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With new arrivals, more investment pours into London startups
New sources of investment are setting up to serve London’s tech entrepreneurship scene. London is rapidly solidifying its place among…
London is great for startups, says former adviser to UK PM
Rohan Silva, former adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, has spoken of the benefits London offers for tech startups. London…
Europe’s top tech startups showcase talent in London
TechCrunch has launched its Disrupt Europe conference in the capital, highlighting some of Europe’s top tech talent. TechCrunch opened the…
Startups: the investments keep coming
BSkyB is just one of the big investors injecting cash into promising startups as the outlook for tech entrepreneurship grows…
Access to finance will enhance entrepreneurship opportunities
Entrepreneurs find that access to finance is still the biggest barrier to succeeding in business, a study has shown. The…
UK SME confidence levels are at their highest in 4 years
New figures show that small businesses in the UK are at their most confident in as long as four years.…
Great Tech Expedition: UK startups showcase achievements in the US
The Great Tech Expedition has taken some of the UK’s best new tech businesses to showcase their achievements in the…
“Just do it”, says Richard Branson to young entrepreneurs
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has told young people who want to set up their own businesses to go for…
UN and EU to create support network for startups and SMEs
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) director-general Li Yong has said the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU)…
London hosts Europe’s first property tech accelerator for startups
Property tech has got its first dedicated accelerator scheme in Europe – and London is the host. Lots of attention…
Virgin founder Richard Branson offers unlimited holidays for staff
Sir Richard Branson says Virgin will stop tracking annual leave for some employees as new working practices look to boost…
Why are tech startups moving to the megacities?
Silicon Valley might be the global hub of the tech world, but more and more new firms are looking to…