UK tech funding hit $7.5B in Q1 2026, up 32% YoY, second only to the US globally.
But: 89% of it went to London. $5.1B was late-stage. Early-stage and other locations? Barely there.
More details here 👉 150sec.com/uk-tech-fundin…
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- @NttResearch has launched Scale Academy, a new incubator designed to move technologies from the lab to the market, tackling what policymakers call the “valley of death” in innovation. 150sec.com/ntt-researchs-…
- Companies are pulling back on corporate wellness programs while AI-native startups are moving in to fill the gap. From posture sensors to mental health agents, a new generation of tools is reshaping how employers think about wellbeing at work. 🔗 150sec.com/startups-turn-…
- The UK’s debate over AI and copyright is heating up. Earlier this month, the @UKHouseofLords urged stronger safeguards for creative industries, warning that weakening protections could put a £124B sector at risk. What comes next? Learn more below!
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland is using the Winter Olympics to position itself as a global hub for sport tech innovation. From helmet sensors that prevent brain injuries to real-time performance tools, startups and researchers are working directly with elite athletes. 150sec.com/switzerland-sh…
