Beauhurst have released analysis showing the top 50 fintech startups and scaleups to watch in 2021. According to Beauhurst's data, a total of 1,373 fintechs have hit at least one of their 8 tracking triggers since 2011. Between them these firms have raised £14.9bn in equity funding. 71% of those firms still operating are based in London. The top 20 from Beauhurst's list of 50 … [Read more...] about UK’s top 50 fintech startups and scaleups in 2021
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Brexit will not slow down VC deals in UK in 2021
PitchBook have released their Q1 2021 analyst note for European Private Capital Outlook. As well as predicting that European private equity (PE) deals will set a new high of €480 in 2021, the report does not expect Brexit to reduce VC deal value in the UK. PitchBook argues that the last 4 years of Brexit uncertainty have not slowed down VC investments and that now there is a … [Read more...] about Brexit will not slow down VC deals in UK in 2021
How to comply with new post-Brexit data rules
As we enter new arrangements for data sharing between the UK and EU, many organisations are struggling to make sense of the new regime. Brexit as well as the recent Schrems II decision are having an impact of data flows from the UK to the US and the EU. Legal firm, Fenwick has produced a brief but timely guide to help organisations navigate these muddy and choppy waters. They … [Read more...] about How to comply with new post-Brexit data rules
Wales launches fast-track programme to attract talented graduates to AI and data
A new graduate programme has been launched by the Welsh Contact Centre Forum in collaboration with industry to help Welsh businesses recruit graduates for data-driven roles including AI. With funding from the European Social Fund and input from industry, the 8 month programme will see 14 graduates from STEM disciplines deployed in businesses including Confused.com, Admiral and … [Read more...] about Wales launches fast-track programme to attract talented graduates to AI and data
Ordnance Survey opens direct access to location data API’s for public sector organisations
Ordnance Survey (OS) has announced its Data Hub APIs are now open to public sector bodies. In a press release, OS stated: "today over 5,500 public sector organisations now have direct and immediate access to OS's most detailed and trusted location data via a suite of APIs which will transform how geospatial data is used to support government policy and underpin public … [Read more...] about Ordnance Survey opens direct access to location data API’s for public sector organisations