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How Manufacturing Businesses Can Reduce Energy Costs
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th August 2023
Got a business in the manufacturing sector? These tips on how you can reduce energy costs while being more sustainable are well worth a read...
Energy is expensive these days, both for businesses and consumers. Sadly, the manufacturing sector utilizes a lot of energy, which can affect a business’s bottom line. When energy costs go up, your profit margins go down.
This is a signific...
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Thingtrax Secures £4.3M
by: Startacus Admin ~ 20th July 2023
Thingtrax Secures £4.3M to Empower Manufacturers to Build the Factories of the Future
IoT SaaS startup Thingtrax has raised £4.3M in a Pre-Series A round co-led by Concentric, Superseed and Puma Private Equity. The investment was also supported by Haatch, Portfolio Ventures, Vinci Venture Capital and several well-known angel investors, including super angel Charlie Songhurst. T...
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New partnership between British Design Fund & Made in Britain set to encourage UK startup innovation
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th December 2022
Made in Britain and the British Design Fund launch joint initiative to champion manufacturing innovation, collaboration and growth in 2023.
Made in Britain and the British Design Fund have announced a partnership aimed at championing innovation, growth and collaboration between UK design and manufacturing. The initiative will kick off in January 2023 with the launch of a series of joint webinar...
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BT pushes ahead with new sustainable digital solutions through its Green Tech Innovation Platform
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st December 2022
BT reveals new cohort of innovative startups aiming to help solve sustainability challenges in the manufacturing sector.
BT has just announced phase two of its Green Tech Innovation Platform (TIP), to fast-track cutting-edge new digital solutions to help manufacturers cut their carbon emissions and progress towards a circular world.
Following the initial scouting phase supported by Plug and Pl...
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About:Energy - transforming physical batteries into digital tools
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th July 2022
The lowdown on About:Energy, the innovative startup that's accelerating and enhancing battery development for the manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
With the rise of cleaner, electric-based energy comes the need to store that energy. Electric vehicles and the like require batteries, and with the UK’s ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles coming ever closer, those batteries...
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5 Tips to help your alcoholic drink Startup succeed
by: Startacus Admin ~ 14th January 2022
Creating an alcoholic drink startup? Richard Horwell from Brand Relations shares advice on how to overcome some of the key challenges when doing just that.
If you are thinking of developing and launching a new alcoholic drink, buckle up, you’re in for a long, bumpy ride. You’re also going to need deep pockets. The sale of alcohol is far more restrictive in the UK than anywhere else ...
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Scanmatix wins inaugural Work: In Progress startup pitch competition
by: Startacus Admin ~ 15th November 2021
The innovative NI startup Scanmatix wins over the judges to secure the Work: In Progress startup pitch accolade and the £1500 cash prize.
After a competitive startup pitching event at Work: In Progress, with 8 early stage startups from across the island of Ireland taking part, Scanmatix, the NI-based complementary retail technology platform was selected as the overall winner, taking home ...
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Smart Nano NI awarded £42.4m funding from UKRI
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd July 2021
Major boost for the NI economy as nanotechnology consortium, Smart Nano NI awarded £42.4m by the Strength in Places Fund to support development of new technology for medical devices, communication and data storage.
Fantastic news for Northern Ireland nanotechnology consortium, Smart Nano NI with the announcement that they’ve just been awarded £42.4m by the UK Research a...
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Best practices for OEMs within the first year
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th July 2021
Starting up as an OEM enterprise? These tips will help you lay strong and stable foundations for the years ahead...
The first year of business is full of major events. From your first contract and chosen product line to developing your branding and hiring and investing in employees across a multitude of departments. And while all these milestones are considered to be exciting, in reality, durin...
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FourJaw’s six figure venture capital boost
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st March 2021
The Yorkshire-based tech spin-out, FourJaw secures major funding to assist with developing its technological solutions for the manufacturing sector
Fantastic news for Northern tech company, FourJaw, which has just secured a significant six-figure investment from a combined Angel and Venture Capital syndicate, valuing the company at £2m.
The innovative tech spin-out helps unlock productiv...
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- SureIn Secures €4M to Close the SMB Insurance Gap 15th Aug 2023 Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs.
- SuperFi raises $1M pre-seed funding round 28th Jul 2023 SuperFi, the debt prevention platform, has announced a $1m pre-seed funding round to support people during the cost of living crisis.
- Startups rely on AI & sustainability for new partnerships 27th Jul 2023 41 startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms.
- Another Round closes £300k Seed round to revolutionise personal training 21st Jul 2023 Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community.