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Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach
Unified Communications

Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach

Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Today
Germany signs Nvidia deal to boost industrial AI
Robotics

Germany signs Nvidia deal to boost industrial AI

The move could help German manufacturers and mid-sized suppliers widen AI use across factories, cars and research, officials said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BY Venture Partners opens Lisbon office with USD $60m fund
Enterprise Resource Planning

BY Venture Partners opens Lisbon office with USD $60m fund

The move gives the Dubai-based investor a European base as it targets AI-native start-ups with a third fund backed by regional institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Othrfund expands into US after European lending push
Fintech

Othrfund expands into US after European lending push

Demand from advisers and fractional finance chiefs has prompted the London-based lender to start targeting American firms after deploying more than £30 million in Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Oracle launches startup growth engine for AI firms
Partner Programmes

Oracle launches startup growth engine for AI firms

Startups on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will gain credits, technical support and marketplace access as the cloud group courts AI developers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Squarespace partners with Titan on small business email
Software-as-a-Service

Squarespace partners with Titan on small business email

The new offer gives entrepreneurs a branded inbox from $3 a month, as Squarespace adds email to its websites and domain bundle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Europe's venture exits slump as zombie sales surge
Software-as-a-Service

Europe's venture exits slump as zombie sales surge

European start-ups face a tougher sales market as more than a fifth of venture-backed exits now fetch less than 1x revenue, per ScaleX data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali
Gaming

Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali

The Bali forum is meant to help Indonesian studios win funding, publishers and overseas distribution as the sector pushes beyond its domestic market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer

The reshuffle is intended to sharpen Outcomex's focus on cyber security, managed services and AI work as it targets further growth.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Your bank statements are now your loan application. Most small business owners don't know it
Fintech

Your bank statements are now your loan application. Most small business owners don't know it

Real-time checks on deposits, overdrafts and even buy now, pay later debts can mean quicker approvals or a loan rejection for owners.

By Nick Lim • 4 min read • Yesterday
Chexy ranks second in Canada fast 50 after 23,183% growth
Fintech

Chexy ranks second in Canada fast 50 after 23,183% growth

Expansion beyond rent payments has helped the Toronto fintech process more than $2 billion and deliver over $35 million in rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
NVIDIA backs five UK startups with USD $250 million
Data centers

NVIDIA backs five UK startups with USD $250 million

The package will support UK research into agentic safety and security as autonomous AI systems spread, with startups also receiving backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders
Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders

Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Colare raises USD $2.5 million for hardware hiring tests
Space

Colare raises USD $2.5 million for hardware hiring tests

Hardware employers could cut hours of senior engineers' time spent on late-stage interviews as Colare raises USD $2.5 million in pre-seed funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms
Software-as-a-Service

Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms

Many Britons still need to look up basic business shorthand, with 65% lacking confidence to start a company and KPI topping searches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
SPhotonix appoints Alex Avramov as Chief Operating Officer
Hyperscale

SPhotonix appoints Alex Avramov as Chief Operating Officer

The optical data storage group is strengthening its push into commercial markets and fundraising as AI-driven data volumes boost demand for cold storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Karnataka, IVCA explore co-investment plan for DeepTech
Manufacturing

Karnataka, IVCA explore co-investment plan for DeepTech

The state wants to close DeepTech funding gaps by backing pilots, first customers and scale-up routes through a new investor partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month