Fintech darling Wise set to float in London ‘as soon as this week’ – reports June 15, 2021 One of London’s most prominent fintech firms Wise is set to move ahead with a planned IPO in London this week. Wise has drawn up plans to launch the listing on the London Stock Exchange, according to Sky News, in what will be a closely watched test after Deliveroo’s much-ballyhooed IPO failed to meet expectations. [...]
Deliveroo founder urges PM to back takeaway sector during coronavirus crisis March 23, 2020 The founder of the food delivery app Deliveroo has urged the government to relieve the pressure on supermarkets during the coronavirus crisis by funding a public information campaign explaining the safety of takeaway outlets. Will Shu has written a letter to the prime minister to say that the package of economic support announced by the [...]
London-based Juro snags $23m in Series B funding round January 17, 2022 Legal tech contract Juro has snagged $23m (£16.8m) in its latest Series B funding round, led by the backers of Alibaba and Cazoo. The London-based contract automation platform, whose existing investors include Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, is set to use the extra capital to scale up the business. The latest investment brings Juro’s total raised [...]
Just Eat to create 1,500 new jobs in Sunderland August 25, 2021 Just Eat has announced it will create more than 1,500 new customer service jobs in Sunderland as part of a £100m investment in the North East. The British food delivery giant said that recruitment for the roles is underway with 300 positions already filled. The multi-million pound investment will fund a 20,000 square meter workspace [...]
Founder culture is a form of tyranny April 28, 2022 Elon Musk may or may not buy Twitter. It was revealed this week that the sale, apparently agreed, has a $1bn break clause. If that sounds like a lot, remember that $1bn is small change to Elon. By my calculation, it is to him what the membership fee at my local, council-run swimming pool is [...]
A British Silicon Valley won’t happen with wishful thinking February 21, 2023 Jeremy Hunt wants Britain to be the next Silicon Valley, but the one organisation which might’ve made it true has lost its government funding, the soon-to-be former CEO of Tech Nation gives his experience on a transformation made of nothing but hard work.
How this entrepreneur turned her obsession with beans into a successful start-up June 11, 2024 Entrepreneur Amelia Christie-Miller on why her start-up Bold Bean Co is destined to change consumer behaviour.
The Debate: Have flexible working laws gone too far? May 1, 2024 Will new laws allowing workers to "request" flexible hours culminate in the irreparable breakdown of society?
Market insights: Five forces impacting FTSE 100 today March 11, 2024 Asian markets stumbled while China celebrated its exit from deflation with rising consumer prices. Bitcoin briefly soared to $70,000, attracting global attention. Investors are now closely monitoring the UK GDP and U.S. inflation reports, pivotal factors influencing global economic trends.
Just Eat enters grocery delivery market race with Asda deal December 17, 2021 Just Eat has waded into the escalating market battle over rapid grocery deliveries, unveiling a deal with supermarket chain Asda.