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Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
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UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.
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Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner for APAC expansion

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner, bringing over 30 years of asset management experience to bolster the firm's global expansion efforts.
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Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.
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ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.
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Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.
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Paladin appoints Nazo Moosa as UK Managing Director

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.
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Wolt celebrates 10 years with EUR €19 billion impact report

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.
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CryptoLab & Niobium partner to enhance AI privacy & speed

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.
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Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.
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QuantumLight, Revolut CEO release guide for startup founders

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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QuantumLight, led by Revolut's CEO Nik Storonsky, releases a playbook for tech startup founders on building high-performance teams, based on Revolut's success.
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Redalpine closes largest fund at USD $200m, opens London office

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Redalpine closes its largest fund to date, the USD $200 million RAC VII, bringing total assets to over USD $1 billion and opens a new office in London.
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TanX hits USD $1 billion in quarterly trading volume

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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TanX has hit a quarterly trading volume of USD $1 billion, marking a 70% rise and underscoring the growing reliance on decentralized trading platforms.
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Check Point welcomes new CEO as Q2 reports strong results

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Check Point names Nadav Zafrir as new CEO amid strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues up 7% to USD $627 million. Founder Gil Shwed to become Executive Chairman.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
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Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.
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Evexus launches advanced event management software solution

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Evexus has launched a cutting-edge event management software, set to revolutionise event planning globally with advanced AI and innovative features.
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Illumio included in prestigious Cyber 66 report for the second year

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Illumio, a Zero Trust Segmentation company, has earned a spot on the Cyber 66 report for the second year in a row, cementing its crucial role in transforming organisational security postures amid a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
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Buddy aims to digitise recycling trade, transforming $348B market

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Buddy, a global marketplace aimed at digitising the $348B metal recycling industry, connects buyers and sellers directly, aiming to streamline the industry and greatly reduce carbon emissions.