Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is setting its sights on innovation beyond football, launching PSG Labs, an accelerator designed to foster groundbreaking projects in the sports industry. This new initiative was unveiled at the Web Summit Qatar, and the first hub will be based in Doha, Qatar.
06.03.2025
New data from B Lab UK reveals that Certified B Corporations (B Corps) are outperforming ordinary businesses across key metrics such as revenue growth, talent acquisition, and social and environmental impact. The data showcases that purpose-led businesses are not only doing good, but also seeing stronger commercial success.
06.03.2025
Quantexa, the global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, has successfully completed a $175M Series F investment round, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG). The latest funding round values the British AI firm at $2.6B, marking a key milestone in its rapid growth trajectory.
05.03.2025
A roundup of key tech, startup, and business events happening around the world in April that you won’t want to miss:
05.03.2025
In 2024, European AI startups secured a record-breaking $8B in funding. A landmark achievement? Certainly. Yet, when juxtaposed with the sheer scale of investment pouring into artificial intelligence across the Atlantic and in China, this figure remains a drop in the ocean. This article examines the challenges and opportunities facing European AI startups amid a global race for AI dominance.
05.03.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Preya Patel, Managing Director Raw Knowledge about uncovering valuable data insights, the creation of Raw Knowledge and the importance of transparency and trust.
05.03.2025
A reset is underway in climate tech. After a significant surge, 2024 saw a more measured approach in the venture landscape. Higher interest rates, a glut in capital for first-of-a-kind solutions, and an unwillingness from customers to pay a green premium in the absence of regulatory mandates has resulted in lower levels of funding to the sector.
05.03.2025
European female founders are embracing AI-driven opportunities and doubling down on solving the world’s toughest challenges, according to the 2025 edition of the Female Innovation Index, launched today by Female Foundry.
04.03.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ari Last, cofounder and CEO of Bubble about redefining childcare, using trusted social networks and building the solution to balance work and parenting.
04.03.2025
Is the UK’s fintech future in peril? The battle for talent, valuations, and innovation could make or break the sector. Nicolai Chamizo, Founder & CEO, Incore Invest explains why UK’s financial landscape needs urgent recalibration to stay competitive on the global stage.
04.03.2025
After CES in Las Vegas, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is one of the major tech events at the beginning of the year. Once again, the French delegation will be strongly represented in the Catalan city.
03.03.2025
North West-based Praetura Ventures has unveiled the return of PraeSeed, its capital-first programme aimed at supporting pre-seed and pre-revenue startups across the North. Now entering its second year, the initiative is set to bridge the region’s early-stage funding gap, providing both equity investment and hands-on support to ambitious founders looking to scale their businesses. Backed by NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, PraeSeed is ready to accelerate the growth of the next generation of Northern tech startups.
03.03.2025
Oussama Ammar, co-founder of The Family, was placed in police custody on Wednesday, February 26, for "breach of trust" and "forgery and use of forged documents," according to Le Parisien. The businessman claims he was only held for "a few hours."
28.02.2025
Blaise Matuidi is leading a new wave of investment clubs on Roundtable, giving the general public the chance to invest alongside the 2018 World Cup champion and other tech figures across from sectors (deeptech, healthcare, proptech, etc.).
28.02.2025