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Sunhat secures €9.2 million to boost AI proof platform

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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German AI platform Sunhat raises €9.2 million to advance its Proof AI tool, automating validation of ESG and compliance data for large enterprises.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
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Tech giants to invest USD $2 billion in nuclear energy by 2026

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.
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Marketers struggle to deliver on AI promise despite big investment

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in AI, marketers face challenges delivering results, with US teams favouring fast trials while Europeans prioritise compliance and data skills.
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Steve Varley named Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus in Europe

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.
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HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.
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Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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sustainability
Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
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Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.
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Komerz appoints Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Komerz has named Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer to boost its global eCommerce reach and support challenger brands worldwide.
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Vector Capital to merge Showpad & Bigtincan in global AI push

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Vector Capital will merge AI firms Showpad and Bigtincan under the Showpad brand to create a global AI-driven revenue enablement platform by 2025.
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Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.
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Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
Boxphish has leased a new 4,165 sq. ft. office in Leeds to support staff doubling, reinforcing its growth and commitment to Yorkshire's cyber security sector.
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From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.
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Yaspa opens Leeds tech hub, recruiting 20 software engineers

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Fintech firm Yaspa has launched a tech hub in Leeds, aiming to recruit 20 software engineers to boost its payments and AI services by 2025.
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Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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erp
Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.
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WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.
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Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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personalisation
Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.
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Triple Point backs Pelican Capital's investment in Capacitas

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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financial services
Triple Point's Private Credit team has backed Pelican Capital's investment in cloud optimisation firm Capacitas via a senior loan, enabling growth plans.
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M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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emergency services
M Group has completed its acquisition of Telent, boosting its digital infrastructure expertise across the UK and Ireland with new growth and technology capabilities.
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.