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UK’s top 50 fintech startups and scaleups in 2021

January 15, 2021 by Information Matters

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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

Is 2021 the year of European Deep Tech startups?

January 8, 2021 by Martin De Saulles

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Dealroom has published its annual European startups report with a focus on companies operating in the "Deep Tech" area. They define Deep Tech firms as those incorporating significant science or engineering elements to their products and services with an associated higher level of risk of not succeeding due to technical and market issues. Although the risks may be higher, there … [Read more...] about Is 2021 the year of European Deep Tech startups?

London tech startups worth watching in 2021

January 8, 2021 by Information Matters

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Beauhurst, a leader in tracking UK scale-ups, has published data on what it sees as the Top 10 tech startups in London to watch this year and beyond. Their research reveals 276 UK-based tech firms announced equity fundraising for the first time in 2020. 141 of these startups are in London with 41 of the companies raising over £1m. Beauhurst's graph below shows the evolving … [Read more...] about London tech startups worth watching in 2021

Tech Nation shows UK tech sector is in good health

January 7, 2021 by Martin De Saulles

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Tech Nation, which promotes the UK as a hub for techology firms, has published data showing the UK's tech sector has weathered the COVID-19 storm better than most sectors. Since July, technology job vacancies have risen 50%, reaching 75,353 in November. According to Auzuna co-founder, Andrew Hunter:  "Specialist tech workers are very much in demand and the high salaries … [Read more...] about Tech Nation shows UK tech sector is in good health

IoT and 5G predictions for 2021 from Analysys Mason

January 7, 2021 by Information Matters

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Telecoms, media and technology consultancy, Analysys Mason, have released a set of predictions for what they see happening in the 5G and IoT landscape over the coming year. Among the highlights are: "5G will not provide any meaningful ARPU increase in 2021. 5G is not a ‘game changer’ for consumers. Many operators have still to demonstrate that 5G can significantly improve … [Read more...] about IoT and 5G predictions for 2021 from Analysys Mason

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UK’s top 50 fintech startups and scaleups in 2021

January 15, 2021 By Information Matters

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 Read more

Brexit will not slow down VC deals in UK in 2021

January 15, 2021 By Information Matters

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 Read more

How to comply with new post-Brexit data rules

January 15, 2021 By Information Matters

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 Read more

Wales launches fast-track programme to attract talented graduates to AI and data

January 14, 2021 By Information Matters

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 Read more

Ordnance Survey opens direct access to location data API’s for public sector organisations

January 13, 2021 By Information Matters

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 Read more

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