DEScycle secures £10.5M to improve e-waste recycling
DEScycle, a London-based deep tech startup focused on innovative metal recycling solutions from electronic waste, has raised £10.5 million in a Series A funding round. DEScycle’s groundbreaking approach leverages Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) to address the inefficiencies and environmental impact of traditional e-waste recycling methods. By utilising this cutting-edge chemical solution, DEScycle aims to establish […]
New AI venture, Tessl, raises £96.5M to disrupt software development
Guy Podjarny, the mastermind behind cybersecurity giant Snyk, has once again made waves in the tech world. His latest venture, London-based AI firm Tessl, has secured £96.5 million for software development. Guy Podjarny previously held the CTO position at cloud services company Akamai, which acquired his first enterprise, Blaze. io, in 2012. Now, with this […]
London crowned global AI hub as investment and jobs soar
London has emerged as the world’s leading city for artificial intelligence businesses, according to a new report by London & Partners. Released ahead of the GROW Summit, the analysis reveals that more AI companies (75) have expanded internationally from London than any other city globally since the pandemic. Additionally, the UK capital has welcomed the […]
London’s sports grounds get a tech makeover
London’s sports venues, from Premier League stadiums to local community pitches, are undergoing a technological makeover thanks to smart solutions transforming the way these facilities are maintained, making them more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. One of the most significant advancements is the introduction of automated line marking robots, but beyond line marking, smart sensors […]
Cohesity launches AI-powered visual data explorer
London-based Cohesity, an AI-powered data security and management company, has unveiled a mew patent-pending visual data exploration tool, integrated into its Cohesity Gaia platform. Cohesity Gaia is Cohesity’s first-to-market AI-powered search assistant, launched in February this year. The tool aims to help businesses unlock insights from unstructured data by visually categorising themes and suggesting relevant […]
Bucks tech firm buys highways software specialist
Buckinghamshire construction software company Causeway Technologies has acquired Buchanan Computing, a London-based provider of permanent traffic management and highway maintenance solutions. Causeway, founded in 1999, boasts over 3,000 customers worldwide and employs more than 500 staff. The firm specialises in enterprise and cloud-based software designed to streamline the digitalisation of construction and infrastructure maintenance projects. […]
Bendi raises £800k for AI supply chain risk management platform
AI startup, Bendi, has secured £800,000 in pre-seed funding led by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of Bendi’s flagship platform, Prism, which automates supply chain mapping and ESG risk assessments. Bendi’s AI-powered platform addresses challenges such as increasing complexity, evolving sustainability standards and tighter regulations […]
ImmuniWeb expands globally, opening new London office
Cybersecurity firm ImmuniWeb has announced the opening of three new regional offices in London, Washington D.C. and Dubai. This expansion follows a record-breaking year in 2024 in which the company celebrated its fifth birthday with year-over-year sales growth while maintaining profitability. The opening of the London office marks a significant milestone for ImmuniWeb and will […]
NTT DATA partners with Palo Alto to deliver AI-driven cloud-to-edge cybersecurity
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, has announced an expanded partnership with Palo Alto Networks to enhance cybersecurity for global enterprises. Both companies have significant operations in London, with offices that serve as a hub for European operations, but Palo Alto Networks also has a London-based team of cybersecurity experts […]
SW England selected as pilot for smart heat tech delivery
The UK government has announced the selection of Plymouth and London as two of the six towns and cities to develop England’s first heat network zones. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for businesses and building owners, while creating tens of thousands of green jobs across the country. Heat network […]