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In the key hubs of European tech, everyone is talking about one thing: AI, and the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence taking place in Paris next month. Will Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend? What are the summit's key highlights? And how can attendees plan their schedules for business opportunities? The First step is to attend French Tech London’s event this week…
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David Johnson
27.01.2025
I watched TikTok closely the days before the impending ban. I’m an anthropologist who studies paradigm shifts, and I knew I was witnessing one in real time. One week before the inauguration of President Trump’s second term, the Supreme Court was deliberating on the legality of the American law that would shutter (or force a sale) of the popular video platform. In the final days, the online community was a-bustle — what would happen, and what should we do?
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Veronica Zora Kirin
25.01.2025
Founded in 2018, the electric bike startup Angell, created by French entrepreneur Marc Simoncini, is shutting down. The company succumbed to recurring manufacturing issues that prevented it from meeting its commitments to customers.
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Julien Khaski
24.01.2025
With Donald Trump taking office as President of the United States, a leading UK-based venture capital firm has predicted that $33B is ‘up for grabs’ in Chinese Investment due to the shift in US leadership, based on data from Trump’s first presidency.
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David Johnson
24.01.2025
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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David Johnson
24.01.2025
The London AI Hub has officially found its home in the heart of Farringdon. Developed by Techspace, this groundbreaking partnership establishes a new epicentre for AI collaboration and innovation and cements London and the UK in the race for AI dominance.
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David Johnson
23.01.2025
Riding the wave of success with its communication app tailored to construction professionals, Kraaft is aiming for international growth following a €13 million funding round. The investment will also support the development of new features for the platform.
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Nadege Hubert
23.01.2025
Tech Nation, part of Founders Forum Group, has launched the 2025 edition of its iconic Rising Stars competition. In partnership with Rigby Group, Haatch, and Wealth Club, the revamped initiative will accelerate the UK’s most innovative early-stage startups, giving them the exposure, resources, and funding needed to scale. Now merged with OneToWin, the enhanced programme aims to uncover the UK’s most promising tech startups, offering a record-breaking £3M prize pot.
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David Johnson
22.01.2025
The 2025 edition of NRF, the global tech expo for retail, has just concluded. Once again, it brought together the world’s biggest players in the sector in New York with French Tech present in force.
20.01.2025
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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David Johnson
17.01.2025
To support the transformation of billing systems by introducing a new level of flexibility that meets client expectations, Hyperline has announced a new funding round, raising €10M. This funding will allow the company to strengthen its sales teams and expand across Europe.
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Nadege Hubert
16.01.2025
Tech Nation, Merantix, and Onfido Founder Husayn Kassai team up to unveil a cutting-edge AI hub in partnership with Techspace. In a bold move to crown London as a global AI powerhouse, this initiative aims to galvanise the UK’s thriving AI ecosystem through collaboration, community, and innovation.
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David Johnson
16.01.2025
As the adage goes, sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know. Professional networking probably springs to mind as the most obvious way to broaden your horizons but attending big conferences or being invited to fireside chats will only get you so far. Being a connector is where it’s really at. But what does being a connector mean and what does it entail?
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Aoibhinn Mc Bride
14.01.2025
As we step into 2025, the venture capital landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. For General Partners (GPs), standing out has never been more critical. Limited Partners (LPs) are more discerning than ever, seeking strong returns in a climate where only VCs with a clear competitive edge get access to the best deals.
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Issie James
13.01.2025
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