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TechUK launches Scale-up Group to support fast-growing firms

By Emma Woollacott published

News The new group will have around 100 members and builds on the government's recently-announced scale-up support

News
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LGBTQ+ founders face fierce challenges raising capital, but what’s being done about it?

By Ross Kelly published

In-depth Despite great strides being made to improve diversity throughout the tech industry, LGBTQ+ startup founders still face roadblocks

In-depth
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Why today’s economic turmoil will build stronger startups tomorrow

By Ross Kelly published

In-depth Challenging economic conditions mean startups need to be more conscious of cash flow and burn rate than ever before

In-depth
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It’s about time investors paid attention to the ‘north’ of Britain

By Ross Kelly published

Opinion After spending years battling for scraps at the feet of the Golden Triangle, maybe northern startups can start gaining ground

Opinion
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CrowdStrike to acquire application security management startup Bionic

By Daniel Todd published

News Bionic ASPM will be available as an independent offering and as part of CrowdStrike’s Falcon Cloud Security

News
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The best alternatives to VC funding for startup businesses

By David Howell published

Features VC funding has traditionally been a source of money for tech startups, but what other options are available?

Features
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Quantexa announces £200 million for AI R&D, will create new jobs at London hub

By Rory Bathgate published

UK government figures have praised the unicorn for its local investment

Artificial Intelligence