Cambridge, UK-based Sense Biodetection—or Sense—has raised a $15.8 million Series A funding round, as it scales out its portfolio of molecular diagnostics products. The round, led by Cambridge Innovation Capital and Earlybird…
BGL Group CIO Stuart Walters: AI Will Change Insurance Forever. Rushing it Can be Fatal
BGL Group has spent 27 years becoming European insurance royalty. Now the Peterborough, UK-based fintech unicorn, with offices spread across the continent, the company’s CIO explains that BGL is perfectly positioned to…
U.K. Government Ponders Fines for Harmful Online Videos
Britain’s government is considering emboldening its media watchdog, Ofcom, with powers to issue large fines for tech platforms whose video content is deemed “harmful” to youngsters. The proposal, introduced by U.K. politicians…
London Fintech Firm Yoyo Wins $30m Funding Round
Yoyo, a British mobile payments and loyalty platform, has won $30 million from fintech investor Hard Yaka. The London-based startup, founded in 2013 by Michael Rolphe, David Nicholson and Alain Falys, will…
“Family Tech” Startup Kindaba Wins Seed Funding from Skyscanner Founder Williams
Scottish startup Kindaba, whose secure messaging service is aimed at families, has won a seed funding round ahead of a crowdfunding campaign, from Skyscanner founder Gareth Williams. The undisclosed sum will help…
Adzooma Partners with Google for SME Digital Ad Expansion
Nottingham-based advertising platform Adzooma has partnered with Google, cementing its place in the digital agency landscape two months after receiving investment from British billionaire betting magnate Fred Done. The news allows Adzooma…
Uber’s London License Appeal Begins Today
Uber’s appeal to overturn a ban on its operation in London begins today. The hearing, which opens at Westminster magistrates court, is expected to last several days, and represents the latest chapter…
Micro Focus Shares Tumble Amid Sales Slump and CEO Exit
Micro Focus International is entering a crisis, as it warns revenues will drop by a far greater amount than expected. The company, which is Britain’s biggest tech brand, has seen 56% wiped…
When it Comes to Online Hate Speech, Europe is Struggling for Solutions
Europe has a big hate speech problem. In fact, many of its states aren’t entirely sure what hate speech is. Germany has been the most proactive of all European countries in venting…
“We’re Not Your Traditional Accelerator” – L Marks Bridges the Gap Between UK Startups and Corporates
When Daniel Saunders started out in tech, IT was just a bolt-on department, often to be found in some silent office or building well away from a company’s major functions. Today Saunders…