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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation
Data Analytics

Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation

Objective has been named among the Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for 2025, recognising its innovation and growth in Essex's thriving tech sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci to spearhead UK growth
Software-as-a-Service

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci to spearhead UK growth

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci as COO to lead UK expansion, capitalising on his fintech expertise to grow the firm's AI-driven finance automation platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
Artificial Intelligence

CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform

CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support
Software-as-a-Service

Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support

Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Bloq.it lands EUR €28 million to fuel European locker growth
DHL

Bloq.it lands EUR €28 million to fuel European locker growth

Bloq.it secures EUR €28 million in Series B to expand its smart locker network and acquisitions across Europe, boosting parcel logistics in OOH delivery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation
Software-as-a-Service

Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation

German expense management firm Circula has raised EUR €15 million to boost AI-driven automation, aiming to ease finance teams' workload and expand internationally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Global Stories

Funding stories

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data
Software-as-a-Service

Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data

Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Funding stories

Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach
Data Analytics

Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach

New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Coralogix unveils Olly AI agent after funding at USD $1bn+
Data Analytics

Coralogix unveils Olly AI agent after funding at USD $1bn+

Coralogix launched Olly, an AI agent to simplify observability data access, after securing USD $115 million and a valuation above USD $1 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti
Biometrics

Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti

Krutrim unveils Kruti, India's first agentic AI assistant, launching on 12 June to perform tasks in 11+ Indian languages across Ola ecosystem and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
Cartech

Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
Data Analytics

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
Physical Security

Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel's Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand's innovation sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
EduTech

Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025