UK SMEs hold off on investment due to market uncertainties
New research from Bibby Financial Services shows how a combination of a lack of clarity around Brexit negotiations and bad debt are holding back UK SMEs
Brent Hoberman’s Firstminute Capital has raised $60m to invest in European deep-tech startups
The Lastminute.com and Founders Factory co-founder is looking for promising ventures in robotics, AI and the internet of things
The rise and rise of contactless payments: identifying the early adopters
Bakeries, bars and pubs are leading the way when it comes to offering customers the chance to pay using contactless machines
Investor insights: Patrick Reeve is an expert at judging people
Having successfully spearheaded the launch and growth of VC firm Albion Ventures, the founder reveals how investing in startups is all about people
Will blockchain be the building blocks of a better finance industry?
Can distributed-ledger technology restore confidence in financial services or is the house destined to come crumbling down?
Bank customers don’t trust robo-advisers
Financial advisors probably aren’t at risk of having their jobs nabbed by robots just yet, given that a new survey from ING has revealed that only 4% of customers trust AI consultants
Investor insights: MMC Ventures’ Jon Coker on placing people first and the potential of AI
The VC reveals why he thinks AI presents a massive opportunity and the classic mistake most entrepreneurs make when seeking investment
Silk Ventures has raised a $500m fund to invest in European and US scaleups
The VC firm, which is backed by the Chinese government, is looking to invest in AI, the internet of things, fintech, robotics and medtech companies
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