Startup ecosystem stories - Page 5

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.

Accel launches fifth Atoms programme, offering Indian founders up to USD $1 million funding and support in AI and LeapTech innovation.

Swiss Deep Tech startups have surpassed USD $100 billion in value, boosted by strong venture capital and academic innovation in AI, biotech, and space sectors.

Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.

Superlab Suisse will open its fourth Swiss lab at Geneva's Campus Biotech by January 2026, offering flexible space for biotech startups in the growing life sciences hub.

UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.

French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe's AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.

Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.

NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.

Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget could hinder UK's tech innovation, warns expert Adam Chick, driving entrepreneurs to sell prematurely.

A global survey reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software firms, and farms as the top ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting diverse opportunities.

Report reveals 68% of European tech startups are leveraging AI, with investments in emerging technologies like ML and 5G shaping the future landscape.

Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.