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UK Stories

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British Business Bank backs 10 first-time venture funds

The move aims to widen access to early-stage funding as 57% of the selected general partners are women and 43% are from ethnic minorities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Data Protection

FaceUp raises USD $5 million to expand compliance suite

The funding will help the Czech software group widen its whistleblowing tool into investigations and disclosure management for larger employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Human Capital Management

Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance

For employers facing skills shortages, the report argues neurodiverse hiring can improve culture, retention and project outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

Artificial Intelligence

KPMG launches challenge to reward eco startups with AUD $370,000

KPMG Australia launches AUD $370,000 Nature Positive Challenge 2025 to back eco startups in Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea advancing AI and circular economy solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Supply Chain

allegro energy raises AUD $17.5m in series A funding round

Allegro Energy has secured AUD $17.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by The Grantham Foundation, to advance its water-based energy storage technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024