Investment stories
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK in a deal worth up to USD $1.8 billion, deepening its push into on-chain payments.
hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.
SeeBiz launches a social B2B wholesale marketplace, blending product catalogues, ordering tools and feed-based networking for trade users.
Jazz raises USD $61m to launch AI-led data loss prevention platform that slashes alert noise and targets higher-confidence risks.
Edinburgh's Stellar Omada secures five-year HMRC digital testing contract worth more than GBP £10m, bolstering its UK public sector footprint.
Dify secures USD $30m to expand its open-source platform for production-ready AI agent workflows across global enterprise teams.
Amazon to invest up to USD $50bn in OpenAI as the pair deepen AWS ties, expand Trainium use and launch a new stateful AI runtime.
GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
Health AI firm Heidi launches Evidence and Comms tools and buys UK-based Automedica to grow its clinical decision and patient support platform.
Power shortages and grid delays are now threatening UK data centre expansion as AI workloads push electricity demand higher.
Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to expand advisory arm, hiring 12 specialists and targeting EUR €5m revenue amid rising demand for GRC support.
Newcastle tech consultancy hedgehog lab has named Orange Bus Co-founder Julian Leighton as Chair to guide its ambitious expansion plans.
Geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs are clouding New Zealand's 2026 outlook, with economists warning of slower growth and firmer inflation.
CyberNorth unveils refreshed brand and names Jon Holden CEO, as it strengthens its leadership to drive cyber growth in North East England.
Automotive Insights bolsters senior team with three key hires and relocates to a new Manchester base to fuel its next growth phase.
Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.
Holland & Barrett's tech and automation drive lifts revenue 11% to GBP £981m, with digital sales surging towards the GBP £1bn mark.
Tech South West launches a UK-wide marine autonomy accelerator with Babcock and University of Plymouth to fast-track ocean tech startups.
EDP and Start Campus strike Iberian renewables-data pact centred on the SINES hub, a planned EUR €8.5 billion, 1.2 GW green campus.
Willo names Jim Berrisford VP of Partnerships to drive global alliances after GBP £3 million backing and new UK office openings.
