The modern startup founder will tell you work never stops. What they’re far less likely to tell you is that stress, anxiety, panic, and feelings of failure never stop either. From worrying about funding and filling skills gaps in an uber-competitive environment, to simply running out of available working time to clear to-do lists — leaders contend with countless unique and interchangeable stresses on a daily basis. Whether it’s a lack of time, money or talent, these stresses contribute...
A favourite phrase at the Startup Coalition is “there’s no such thing as an SME”. The term too often ends up as a catch-all for very different types of small and medium enterprises – from a single plumber to the mid-market firm where they get their supplies, or a family-owned corner shop to a Series […]
Ever think financial planning and analysis is just for big businesses? Think again! Startups thrive on solid financial planning, which is key to staying ahead of your competitors.
Ramp explains what startup owners need to know before applying for a business credit card.
Electric-vehicle startups Rivian, Lucid and Fisker continue to burn cash at a rapid rate as sales and brand awareness remain elusive.
There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe. There are ways to shore up startup security in macOS. Computer security is an important topic in today's digital world and most electronic devices are at risk to one degree or another. Apple has gone to great lengths to make its platforms secure, but there are still ways attackers can break in, steal data, and compromise Apple systems. Always keep in...
Late-stage funding in Indian startups soared more than threefold in April even as total startup funding declined in the first quarter of calendar 2024, showed data exclusively shared with ET by market intelligence platform Tracxn.Experts say the funding surge may spur hiring by startups.Late-stage funding climbed to $545 million in April from $171 million a year earlier. In contrast, early-stage funding more than halved to $120 million from $259 million during the period.“Though overall funding...
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In the rich and vibrant tapestry of Southeast Asia, where the sun’s rays awaken myriad islands each morning, the Philippines emerges as a standout not just for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for its thriving startup ecosystem.
Edinburgh-based AI startup Malted has raised £6m to turn large language models (LLMs) into focused smaller models for enterprises. The startup was founded in 2023 looking to solve the problem that LLMs like ChatGPT are too broad and general with answers. Malted works with clients looking to benefit from generative AI by distilling the output […]
Norwegian startup 7Analytics has secured €4mn to help predict the next big flood or landslide. The Bergen-based outfit trains machine learning algorithms on vast quantities of data on everything from weather to land use. The AI then learns to predict how natural disasters will unfold with metre-scale accuracy. Whereas the weather forecast tells you when a storm is approaching, 7Analytics will tell you exactly how the water from this storm will travel through your community. These...
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved plans to convert a property of the Federal Government in San Francisco, United States, to a Nigerian Digital Technology Exchange Programme Hub, also known as Nigeria Startup House.