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A new monthly video news roundup focused on key startup and tech news to impact Northern Ireland, aims to offer a handy, all-in-one overview of key Northern Irish technology and startup news from the previous month.  Filmed in various locations in Northern Ireland, the video news roundup is a new initiative led by leading startup media platform Startacus (that's us) in collaboration with Rea...
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Northern Ireland company Bubblebum has had its flagship product named as one of the ‘Most Innovative’ and ‘Most Attractive’ at the world’s largest trade fair for child, baby, and maternity products & services.  Appearing at the Child Baby & Maternity Expo (CBME) in Shanghai at the end of July, Derry-based BubbleBum UK Ltd introduced its flagship product ...
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From the future of airport operations and logistics, innovative travel management tools, future cargo logistics solutions, through to tech solutions and platforms that can offer innovative travel, loyalty and payment options to customers, the International Airlines Group (IAG) Hangar 51 innovation programme is on the hunt for tech startups with a broad range of aviation industry solutions, enablin...
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10 FMCG startups have been selected for the first Seedrs FMCG accelerator, which aims to help FMCG startups raise capital on the platform, giving the founders access to VC investors, supermarket buyers, branding experts and more through a series of workshops. Running over 7 weeks, the accelerator ends with the startups launching a funding round on the Seedrs platform.  Fast becomin...
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NI-based medical technology company, axial3D, has raised £2.4m of investment following a successful ‘Series A’ funding round. Based in Belfast, axial3D is a pioneering medical 3D printing company specializing in the use of patient-specific medical models to advance both standards and efficiency of surgical intervention. Creating precise 3D models generated from patient CT, ...
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London-based Fintech Commuter Club, the leading independent UK retailer and financing provider of commuter season tickets, has raised £2.2 million in an investment round led by the Coutts Investment Club, in tandem with a fundraise on leading European investment platform Seedrs. Aiming to save cash strapped consumers time and money by offering tickets as a digital subscription service, Comm...
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SupplyCompass, a design-to-delivery sourcing platform that provides an efficient and sustainable solution for global supply chains, agrees a £1.5m seed fund deal. SupplyCompass, a design-to-delivery sourcing platform that provides an efficient and sustainable solution for global supply chains, has agreed a £1.5m seed fund deal led by early-stage venture capital investor, Episode 1. Th...
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Apprenticeship startup WhiteHat raises $16m Series A led by Index Ventures, signs up 250 employers and prepares to expand its alternative to University. WhiteHat, a tech startup building an outstanding alternative to university through apprenticeships, has today announced a $16m fundraise and substantial growth, with over 250 employers including BP, Facebook, Salesforce, Publicis, Santander, Ka...
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Now with a global network of nearly 4,000 entrepreneurs, $700 million raised by fellows and successfully completing a pilot program with the NHS, the Startup Leadership Program continues to grow, inviting applications for its 9th London cohort. During the six-month program, 18 face to face classes, workshops and simulations are peer led with small classes of 20 successful applicants being taught ...
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Do you want to build a new purpose-driven startup with support from a world-class network of experts? Are you looking to have an impact in healthy ageing? Step forward for the Zinc Company Builder Programme, a unique opportunity for talented and ambitious individuals to find a co-founder, work with leading experts, design and test new ideas, build a purpose-driven business from scratch and access...
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Does your healthtech startup have a solution that improves the experience of those with dementia or frailty, the delivery of primary care and outpatient services, or the improvement of health prevention and public health? If so, the 12-week Greater Manchester Future of Health Challenge, could be for you. Led by UP Ventures, the Greater Manchester Future of Health Challenge will shortlist a number...
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Seedrs have launched their first FMCG Accelerator Programme dedicated to helping up to 10 UK-based FMCG businesses raise capital through equity crowdfunding. But be quick and apply as applications close 17th July 2019. Seedrs allows all types of investors to invest as little or as much as they like in businesses they believe in and share in their success. And it allows ambitious businesses in all...
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