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UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fintech

UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion

Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK tech firms face financial obstacles to scaling growth
Capital Management

UK tech firms face financial obstacles to scaling growth

A report by Menzies reveals 90% of UK tech firms face significant financial hurdles, with high operational costs and funding difficulties limiting growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Funding stories

SingularityNET awards $1 million in global AI grants
Quantum Computing

SingularityNET awards $1 million in global AI grants

SingularityNET has awarded over $1 million in grants to support 16 global projects aimed at developing Artificial General Intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Fuse Vectors secures USD $5.2m for gene therapy tech
Health Technologies

Fuse Vectors secures USD $5.2m for gene therapy tech

Danish biotech firm Fuse Vectors has secured USD $5.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative cell-free gene therapy technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Twine secures USD $1.5m funding for AI-driven platform
Customer Experience

Twine secures USD $1.5m funding for AI-driven platform

Twine has secured USD $1.5 million from Airtree Ventures and investors, aiming to enhance its AI platform that turns customer interactions into actionable business insights.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools
Robotics

Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools

Future AGI has secured USD $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI lifecycle management platform, co-led by Powerhouse and Snow Leopard Ventures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Artificial Intelligence

AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions

AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris
Fintech

Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
SuperOps raises USD $25m to expand AI platform globally
Software-as-a-Service

SuperOps raises USD $25m to expand AI platform globally

SuperOps has raised USD $25 million to enhance its AI platform and boost global growth, aiming to transform IT operations for businesses worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Funding stories

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment
Cloud Security

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment

The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Adjoe expands into APAC with new offices & leadership
Gaming

Adjoe expands into APAC with new offices & leadership

Hamburg-based adjoe has launched new offices in Singapore and Tokyo, marking its ambitious entry into the Asia-Pacific market following a EUR €100 million funding round.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Digital Transformation

UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
EduTech

Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion

Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia
Digital Literacy

auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia

Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech
Unified Communications

Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech

Weebit Nano has struck a significant licensing deal with onsemi, integrating its ReRAM technology into the latter's Treo platform, marking a major milestone.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process
Fintech

Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process

Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025