Entrepreneurship stories - Page 2
Why closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is key to unlocking growth
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With women-led start-ups securing just 2.3% of 2024 VC funds, Cristina Fonseca says closing tech's gender gap is vital for growth.
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
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From gaming roots to AI-era PR, women in tech can turn media visibility into authority, unlocking investors, customers and influence.
Manchester & Galway hubs forge start-up expansion pact
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Manchester's GBP £1.7bn Sister hub and Galway's Platform94 sign a 12-month pact to ease cross-Irish Sea expansion for start-ups.
SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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hybrid & remote work
Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data privacy
Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.
Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
Global fintech funding jumped 21% to USD $53 billion in 2025, as the UK secured second place worldwide with USD $3.6 billion.
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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entrepreneurship
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succession planning
Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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entrepreneurship
UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.
Meliora invests in five new generative AI startups worldwide
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.
Treyd launches 'Advance.' to aid brand invoice financing
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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fintech
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supply chain
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payment technologies
Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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data protection
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biometrics
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software development
Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.
NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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commerce systems
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supply chain
New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.