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Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Vijil secured USD $17 million to enhance enterprise AI resilience, addressing security and governance challenges with a platform using continuous learning.
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UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
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UK tech leaders see home market outshining US, Europe, Asia-Pacific

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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UK tech leaders now view the domestic market as more attractive for growth than the US, Europe, or Asia-Pacific, citing strong opportunities and talent.
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ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ANS has earned top Microsoft partner statuses, enhancing UK firms' access to AI tools and expertise to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Eighty-eight percent of UK tech firms use AI and remain optimistic, yet 78% call for stronger government support to bridge talent and funding gaps.
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RISA Labs raises USD $3.5m to automate cancer workflows

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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RISA Labs has raised USD $3.5 million to advance its AI-driven platform, aiming to cut delays in cancer care by automating prior authorisations across 100 centres.
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Prompt Security raises USD $18m for GenAI protection

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Prompt Security has secured USD $18 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its platform aimed at safeguarding enterprises from generative AI threats.
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Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Transreport secures £10 million in funding, appoints new leadership to drive global expansion, aiming to make public transport more accessible for Disabled and older individuals.
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AI platform boosts VC funding chances for women of colour founders

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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R/GA EMEA and Founderland have launched PAM, an AI-powered platform, to help women of colour founders secure venture capital (VC) funding, addressing the stark disparity in the industry.
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Pimberly secures additional £4m funding for US & European expansion

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Pimberly, the UK-based PIM and DAM software provider, has secured an additional £4m ($5m) for expansion into US and European markets, raising its total funding to over £14m ($17.8m).
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Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.
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Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.
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Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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The company intends to use the funds from new investor Bain Capital Ventures will go toward future innovation and expansion.
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Centec Networks' $47 million funding to drive global expansion

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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Centec Networks secures $47m in funding to expand its ethernet silicon switching for data centers, enterprises and carriers.