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OpenAI shakes up leadership: Brad Lightcap takes the helm of global growth

OpenAI announced a major leadership restructuring on March 24, 2025, positioning COO Brad Lightcap to lead global expansion, strategic partnerships, and infrastructure while CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus to research and

March 26, 2025

by Fabrice Iranzi

OpenAI and CoreWeave Ink a massive $11.9 billion deal: What It means for AI’s future

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just signed a $11.9 billion, five-year deal with CoreWeave, a rising star in AI data center tech. This isn’t just a handshake and a check; it’s a game-changer that’s got everyone from Wall Street to

March 12, 2025

by Fabrice Iranzi

Why everyone is talking about “Browser Use” the tool helping AI to navigate the web like humans?

Browser Use, a startup focused on making websites more accessible for AI agents, has raised $17

The story behind EI-FLEX: A Sheffield-born innovation making ‘Single-Molecule” detection easy for labs

The fluorescent-lit lab smelled faintly of burnt solder and stale coffee, telltale markers of sleepless nights

BNVT Capital launches $150M fund for AI startups

BNVT Capital has launched its debut $150 million fund to invest in AI-first and technology-driven startups tackling major global challenges, combining purpose with profit. Founded by Rory Mounsey-Heysham, formerly of the Gates

September 17, 2025

Business

EvoluteIQ raises $53M for global AI expansion

London-based automation startup EvoluteIQ has raised $53 million in a minority growth round led by Baird Capital to accelerate its global expansion. Founded in 2019, the company offers a unified low-code/no-code platform

September 17, 2025

Business

Amazon rolls out agentic AI to assist sellers

Amazon has unveiled a major upgrade to its Seller Assistant, now powered by “agentic AI” through Amazon Bedrock, designed to act as a proactive, always-on business partner for the millions of independent

September 17, 2025

Business

This is why 95% of companies are getting zero return on AI investments

A recent study by MIT’s Project NANDA reveals a stark divergence in enterprise generative AI (GenAI) outcomes: despite $30–40 billion in corporate spending, 95% of organizations report no measurable financial return from

August 26, 2025

Business

Aircards raises £3m to scale immersive tech for global brands

Newcastle-based technology firm Aircards has raised £3 million in funding from Foresight Group to scale its suite of immersive brand experience tools, the company announced today. The investment will accelerate the development

August 21, 2025

Business

UK markets steady amid inflation surprise, housing shifts, and rate cut doubts

It’s been a day of contradictions in the UK’s financial markets. On the surface, things look calm: the FTSE 100 is up 0.3%, the pound is holding steady just below $1.35, and

August 20, 2025

Business

Swedish teletherapy firm Mindler expands UK footprint with Ieso acquisition

Swedish digital mental health provider Mindler AB has acquired Ieso Digital Health, a UK-based online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) platform, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, confirmed on 5 April 2024, strengthens

August 20, 2025

Business

UK statistics office delays retail sales data amid ongoing quality concerns

The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on August 19 that it would postpone the release of July retail sales data by two weeks, citing the need for additional quality assurance.

August 19, 2025

Business

Clean growth fund secures £49m for second climate-tech vehicle

The Clean Growth Fund (CGF), a UK-based climate-focused venture capital firm, has raised £49m at the first close of its second fund, which targets a total of £150m. The fresh capital will

August 18, 2025

Business

Sam Altman is co-founding a brain-computer interface startup called Merge Labs

Sam Altman is co-founding a brain-computer interface startup, Merge Labs, with funding support from OpenAI’s venture arm.According to a Financial Times report published on May 14, 2024, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI,

August 13, 2025

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Business

OpenAI shakes up leadership: Brad Lightcap takes the helm of global growth

OpenAI and CoreWeave Ink a massive $11.9 billion deal: What It means for AI’s future

Why everyone is talking about “Browser Use” the tool helping AI to navigate the web like humans?

The story behind EI-FLEX: A Sheffield-born innovation making ‘Single-Molecule” detection easy for labs

BNVT Capital launches $150M fund for AI startups

EvoluteIQ raises $53M for global AI expansion

Amazon rolls out agentic AI to assist sellers

This is why 95% of companies are getting zero return on AI investments

Aircards raises £3m to scale immersive tech for global brands

UK markets steady amid inflation surprise, housing shifts, and rate cut doubts

Swedish teletherapy firm Mindler expands UK footprint with Ieso acquisition

UK statistics office delays retail sales data amid ongoing quality concerns

Clean growth fund secures £49m for second climate-tech vehicle

Sam Altman is co-founding a brain-computer interface startup called Merge Labs

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