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SimCare AI raises USD $2m to enhance training platform
Artificial Intelligence

SimCare AI raises USD $2m to enhance training platform

SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Storage

OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets

OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Zeus appoints first CTO to lead AI strategy expansion
Digital Transformation

Zeus appoints first CTO to lead AI strategy expansion

Digital freight firm Zeus has appointed Jan Riethmayer as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to lead its global AI strategy and expand Zeus Command AI.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups
Cybersecurity

Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Treyd launches 'Advance.' to aid brand invoice financing
Fintech

Treyd launches 'Advance.' to aid brand invoice financing

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters
Customer Experience

From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

By Ben Atkinson • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Partner Programmes

TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
Physical Security

Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Artificial Intelligence

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth
Digital Transformation

Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth

Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Leadership

SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

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ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses
Fintech

Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses

Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms
Fintech

Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms

With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Artificial Intelligence

Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025