UK tech lobby groups are issuing urgent warnings ahead of the November 26 budget, calling it a “make or break” moment for the sector. With taxes potentially rising to 54% for VCs and founders considering relocation, the government faces pressure to support scaling businesses.
Citi Ventures has built one of Wall Street’s most formidable corporate venture arms over 15 years, making 200+ investments and 30 exits. The operation balances financial returns with strategic technology development for Citibank’s evolving needs.
Stockholm-based Cellcolabs has raised €10.3 million to revolutionize stem cell accessibility through scalable manufacturing. The funding signals growing investor confidence in making regenerative medicine affordable and widely available. This could transform how research and therapies are developed
The UK government has unveiled plans for AI regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation in healthcare, housing and defense. While tech leaders welcome the initiative, experts raise concerns about funding, governance and real-world application post-testing.
The UK government has introduced comprehensive measures designed to facilitate real-world testing of artificial intelligence products without regulatory penalties, according to reports from the Times Tech Summit in London. The initiative, featuring temporary regulatory exemptions through “sandbox” environments, aims to accelerate innovation across multiple sectors including healthcare, housing and defense.
European startups are increasingly adopting AI roll-up strategies to rapidly scale by acquiring and integrating fragmented companies. This approach allows tech founders to leverage existing customer bases while implementing AI-driven efficiencies. The model builds on traditional private equity consolidation tactics but supercharges them with artificial intelligence.
A new growth strategy is gaining traction in the European startup ecosystem, according to industry reports. Dubbed “AI roll-ups,” this approach involves acquiring multiple companies within fragmented sectors and integrating them using artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and accelerate expansion. Sources indicate this model allows tech founders to scale rapidly by applying advanced technology to existing assets including client bases, sales networks, and industry expertise.
A Boston startup is conducting the largest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel for industrial processes. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest thermal battery has been activated, offering new pathways for industrial heat storage and emissions reduction.
A Boston-based startup is preparing to conduct what sources indicate is the largest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel for industrial applications. Found Energy has developed technology that reportedly harnesses energy from aluminum scraps to power industrial processes without fossil fuels, according to company reports.
A Google executive reports that 83% of U.S. small businesses are leveraging AI in their advertising efforts, often without realizing it. The technology is helping level the playing field against larger competitors through advanced targeting and campaign optimization tools.
Recent analysis from Google indicates that artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in small business advertising strategies, with sources suggesting 83% of U.S.-based small businesses currently utilizing AI through advertising platforms. According to reports, this adoption is occurring “whether they know it or not,” as platforms increasingly integrate AI functionalities into their core advertising products.
Veteran investor Klaus Hommels’ Lakestar is reportedly shifting its strategy away from external fundraising. The firm plans to concentrate on maximizing returns from current investments while supporting internal entrepreneurial ventures.
Lakestar, one of Europe’s most prominent venture capital firms known for early investments in Spotify and Revolut, is reportedly planning to stop raising external capital, according to sources familiar with the matter. The firm, founded by veteran investor Klaus Hommels, intends to focus on maximizing returns from its existing portfolio while maintaining flexibility to pursue selective new opportunities.
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