FanDuel co-founder secures largest UK seed funding round for startup venture
The co-founder of one of Scotland’s ‘unicorn’ companies – FanDuel – has raised the largest startup seed funding round ever in the UK for his new venture into the sports…
Edinburgh cyrpto startup decarbonises Bitcoin
A Scottish crypto wallet and payments platform has launched a pilot renewable energy purchase programme which means customers can now buy Bitcoin powered 100 per cent by clean energy. For…
Scotland’s tech trade body makes five appointments to board
Scotland’s digital technologies industry trade body has made five new appointments to its board – to address the skills gap and improve diversity. ScotlandIS has brought in expertise from business…
Four-year-old Freya in pole position for the green transport revolution
It’s always good to start them young, so the saying goes. And when it comes to appreciating how technology is leading the response to climate change Freya Baillie was in…
Former Facebook chief embarks on new Scottish venture
When Varun Nair hopped on a plane from India to Scotland 10 years ago – he never knew he was embarking on a journey that would eventually lead him to…
CodeBase heralds return of in-person events
The UK’s largest startup incubator has heralded the return of in-person events and programmes ahead of one of its major conferences later this month. Edinburgh’s CodeBase will host the NoCode…
Female founders close gap in ‘green tech’ equity funding
Female founders in ‘green tech’ businesses are fast closing the equity funding gap, according to new research. Female representation accounts for just over a third of all businesses in the…
Edinburgh space marketing firm shoots for the stars
An Edinburgh-based space marketing and market intelligence agency has been boosted by the success of Scotland’s emerging space sector. AstroAgency, founded in 2019, has added a number of high-profile new…
Dundee esports league to spark gaming revolution in Scotland
Dundee is set to further cement its place as Europe’s gaming capital by hosting a “groundbreaking” event which will offer a glimpse of a “new era” of sports entertainment. Next…
Global client wins accelerate growth for Scottish sensor startup
A Scottish remote sensor company has secured a series of global customer wins across the aerospace, oil and gas, and energy sectors. The Glasgow-based startup Novosound’s new clients include major…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…