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| 26.06.2025 | Metaview's $35M Funding: A New Dawn for Hiring Intelligence | In the world of hiring, clarity is often a rare gem. Traditional methods are riddled with biases, gut feelings, and fragmented knowledge. Enter Metaview, a London-based startup that has just raised $35 million in Series B funding, led by Go... |
| 26.06.2025 | Quick commerce sector faces delivery partner shortage amid rapid growth | - |
| 26.06.2025 | Visma to snub Amsterdam for London IPO in rare win for Britain’s stalling market | Norwegian software giant Visma has provisionally selected London over Amsterdam for its upcoming IPO, a rare win for the UK’s shrinking public markets as the country battles to remain a viable home for high-growth tech listings.
The €19bn f... |
| 25.06.2025 | AI hiring startup Metaview raises $35M to automate recruiters’ admin work
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| 25.06.2025 | Metaview Closes $35M Series B Funding | Metaview, a London, UK-based provider of an AI platform that turns job interviews into actionable hiring intelligence, raised $35M in Series B funding.
The round was led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from existing investors in... |
| 25.06.2025 | London-based AI platform Metaview raises €30.1 million dollars to help recruiters in “the war for talent” | British startup Metaview, an AI platform that transforms job interviews into actionable hiring intelligence, has announced a €30.1 million Series B funding round to further develop their suite of AI agents.
The round was led by GV (Google V... |
| 23.06.2025 | The UK: A Beacon for M&A Amid Economic Storms | The UK is shining bright in the murky waters of economic uncertainty. Recent data reveals that it is the top destination for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Europe. This is no small feat. The global law firm White & Case LLP’s M&a... |
| 22.06.2025 | UK a ‘standout’ destination for deals despite economic uncertainty | The UK remains a “standout” destination for dealmaking among European peers despite wider economic uncertainty, new data shows.
Global law firm White & Case LLP’s M&A Explorer found the UK was the top destination for mergers and acq... |
| 20.06.2025 | Inside the UK's Nigerian Tech Boom A new wave of Nigerian tech talent is quietly transforming the UK start-up scene - from AI to fintech, their impact is beginning to show | Across the UK's innovative tech hotspots, a new generation of Nigerian tech professionals are shifting the paradigm and reshaping the future of the UK's digital economy, with determination, innovation and community.
With a growing reputatio... |
| 18.06.2025 | Danish bakery Ole & Steen brews up success with buns on demand | International bakery Ole & Steen has reported a double-digit uplift in sales, boosted by online deliveries to business and consumers.
Turnover grew five per cent last year after a strategy revamp, with revenue increasing to £36m from £3... |
| 16.06.2025 | Стартап Wordsmith AI с украинским сооснователем привлек $25 млн | Раунд финансирования серии A Legal Tech стартапа Wordsmith AI возглавил фонд Index Ventures. Также к раунду присоединилась организация Scottish Enterprise. Благодаря инвестиции оценка Wordsmith превысила $100 млн, что делает ее одной из сам... |
| 11.06.2025 | The Great British Tech Exodus: A Wake-Up Call for the UK Economy | The UK tech sector is at a crossroads. Recent events have sent shockwaves through the industry, highlighting a troubling trend: British tech firms are being swept away by US investors. In a single day, three significant takeovers occurred, ... |
| 09.06.2025 | Bargain basement Britain: Tech takeovers continue with three billion-pound swoops in a day | The frenzy of UK tech takeovers showed no signs of slowing down on Monday after three separate billion-pound M&A moves were made within hours of each other as US tech giants continued their hunt for British bargains.
First to announce a... |
| 09.06.2025 | Alphawave reaches deal on Qualcomm takeover | Alphawave is poised to become the latest tech firm to quit the London Stock Exchange after reaching a $2.4bn (£2.8bn) deal to be acquired by Qualcomm.
The British semiconductor business said its board would now recommend to shareholders the... |
| 06.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI: $25 Million Series A Raised For Scaling Legal AI Agent Infrastructure | Wordsmith AI announced it has secured a $25 million Series A led by Index Ventures to scale its AI infrastructure that deploys legal agents across organisations to guide them to outcomes faster.
With AI transforming the legal profession and... |
| 05.06.2025 | Whoppers on choppers: Deliveroo launches first drone-delivery service | Deliveroo has announced the rollout of a drone-delivery service for takeaways, with early test flights to be carried out in Ireland.
Launching in Blanchardstown, Dublin, initial flights will be used to see how effective the drones are in de... |
| 05.06.2025 | Nikesh Arora Joins Uber Board Amid Executive Reshuffle "I'm honoured to join Uber's Board at such an exciting time, as the company plays a central role in commercialising autonomous mobility glob... | Uber Technologies has announced that Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, is joining its board of directors. The appointment was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday and comes as part of a significant leadership sh... |
| 04.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI: The Dawn of Legal Tech Transformation | In the heart of Edinburgh, a revolution is brewing. Wordsmith AI, a legal technology startup, has just secured a hefty $25 million in Series A funding. This investment, led by Index Ventures, is not just a financial boost; it’s a signal fla... |
| 04.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI raises $25M to build legal AI for in-house teams
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| 04.06.2025 | Uber adds Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora to its board after executive shakeup | Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora is joining the board of Uber.
He has previously worked at Google, and the move comes as Uber partners with Alphabet-owned Waymo in the face of increased self-driving competition.
Tesla is planning its lon... |
| 04.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI Raises $25M in Series A Funding | Wordsmith AI, an Edinburgh, Scotland, UK-based legal intelligence company, raised $25M in Series A funding.
The round was led by Index Ventures.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.
Led by C... |
| 03.06.2025 | London’s AI Ambitions: A Balancing Act Between Vision and Reality | London is at a crossroads. The city, long hailed as a global tech hub, is now facing a storm of challenges. Mayor Sadiq Khan recently pitched London as a beacon for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. He painted a picture of a “creativ... |
| 03.06.2025 | DoorDash's Bold Moves: The Rise of an Industry Titan | In the fast-paced world of food delivery, DoorDash has emerged as a formidable player. Under the leadership of CEO Tony Xu, the company has transformed from a scrappy startup into a powerhouse valued at nearly $90 billion. This metamorphosi... |
| 03.06.2025 | Scots Startup Wordsmith AI Raises $25M Series A | Edinburgh-based startup Wordsmith AI has secured a $25 million (£18.5m~) Series A, led by venture capital firm Index Ventures.
The Series A funding, which also comes from the likes of Scottish Enterprise, will be used to scale the startup’s... |
| 03.06.2025 | Hospitality ranks bottom for UK wages as sector struggles with costs | Hospitality workers are now the worst-paid employees in the UK as the sector continues to struggle with high costs.
A combination of high energy prices, high wholesale prices and high taxes have squeezed margins in the last two years, makin... |
| 03.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI Raises $25 Million Series A from Index Ventures to Deploy Fleets of Legal AI Agents and Power the Rise of Legal Engineers | Wordsmith AI has secured a $25m series A led by Index Ventures to scale its AI infrastructure that deploys legal agents across organisations to guide them to outcomes faster. With AI transforming the legal profession and giving rise to enti... |
| 03.06.2025 | Wordsmith AI raises $25M for agentic legaltech | Edinburgh-based legal technology startup Wordsmith AI has raised a $25 million Series A round, led by Index Ventures. The company, which builds AI infrastructure to deploy fleets of legal agents across organisations, is capitalising on the ... |
| 02.06.2025 | Sadiq Khan pitches London as AI hub despite sector concerns | Sadiq Khan today championed the capital as an open, “values-led” tech hub, telling international investors that London “will always remain open to talent” and is “resolutely pro-growth”, even as sector voices warn of structural barriers lim... |
| 31.05.2025 | DoorDash CEO Tony Xu is taking on the role of industry consolidator in food delivery | DoorDash CEO Tony Xu has transformed the once-scrappy delivery startup into an industry consolidator worth almost $90 billion.
DoorDash recently bought London-based Deliveroo for $3.9 billion and booking platform SevenRooms for $1.2 billion... |
| 28.05.2025 | The IPO Drought: Why Companies Are Choosing to Stay Private | The landscape of initial public offerings (IPOs) is shifting. Companies are opting to remain private for longer periods. The IPO drought is a reality that investors and businesses must navigate. The reasons behind this trend are multifacete... |
| 28.05.2025 | BGF’s £3bn pledge offers hope amid concerns over UK competitiveness | The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has unveiled a £3bn commitment to back British businesses over the next five years which includes £500m earmarked for early stage start-ups in deep tech and life sciences.
The organisation, which is one of the... |
| 27.05.2025 | Firms ‘staying private for longer’ as listing drought set to continue, Baillie Gifford says | British businesses are set to stay “private for longer” as a drought in IPOs shows no sign of coming to an end, an investor at Baillie Gifford has warned.
Pater Singlehurst, head of private company investments at the Edinburgh-based busines... |
| 27.05.2025 | UK-EU deal triggers strategic AI partnership | A new initiative has been launched to enhance AI collaboration across Europe, building on the recent agreement between the UK and the EU.
This partnership invites leading UK public research organisations to apply to become the UK’s gateway ... |
| 26.05.2025 | 10-Minute meal model faces reality check: Quick commerce cools on meals | - |
| 22.05.2025 | The Rise and Fall of Tech Titans: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy | In the world of technology, fortunes can shift like sand in the wind. Just yesterday, London was a beacon of innovation, a city where dreams took flight. Today, it finds itself grappling with a stark reality. The recent collapse of Builder.... |
| 22.05.2025 | The Cybersecurity Conundrum: UK Tech's Dual Challenge | The UK tech landscape is a paradox. On one hand, it thrives. On the other, it teeters on the edge of chaos. The software mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is booming. A staggering £13.2 billion was invested across 420 deals last yea... |
| 21.05.2025 | London loses Europe tech crown to Paris | Paris has overtaken London as Europe’s leading tech hub for the first time, reigniting concerns over the competitiveness of the UK’s biggest city for a vital sector.
The French capital has been named as the only non-US city in the world’s t... |
| 21.05.2025 | Cyber and AI fuel surge in UK tech M&A deals | The UK’s software M&A market has hit a record high, with £13.2bn deployed across 420 deals over the past year, marking a 27 per cent year on year rise and revealing the nation’s pivotal role in Europe’s tech investment scene.
A recent s... |
| 20.05.2025 | Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say | Blackstone launches Clarion sale as markets stabilise, sources say
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| 15.05.2025 | The Rise and Fall of Cheesegeek: A Cautionary Tale in Entrepreneurship | In the world of business, success often feels like a mirage. One moment, you’re basking in the glow of triumph; the next, you’re grappling with the harsh reality of failure. This is the story of Cheesegeek, an artisan cheese retailer that s... |
| 14.05.2025 | How Steven Bartlett’s first Dragons’ Den investment collapsed | The full story of how the first company that Steven Bartlett invested in when he joined hit BBC One show Dragons’ Den collapsed and was rescued has been revealed for the first time.
City AM reported in March that artisan cheese retailer Che... |
| 13.05.2025 | New immigration plans could reverse the UK’s tech exodus | The UK government’s recently unveiled immigration white paper has triggered cautious optimism across the tech sector, as policymakers aim to reverse a talent bottleneck that many say has long stifled innovation and growth.
As part of a broa... |
| 13.05.2025 | Entrepreneurs! We need YOU to back Britain | Governments don’t create growth, businesses do – and it’s time for Britain’s business leaders to move beyond the negativity and back this great country, says John Caudwell
I’ve always believed in Britain. Through the ups and the downs – fro... |
| 09.05.2025 | Wagestream secures £300M debt financing, DoorDash's £2.4B Deliveroo acquisition, and European tech funding falls 42% in April | This week we tracked more than 70 tech funding deals worth over €1.1 billion, and over 20 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most i... |
| 09.05.2025 | Deliveroo’s sale reignites fear over UK’s tech exodus | When London-headquartered Deliveroo announced in early May that it had agreed to be acquired by US delivery giant Doordash, it triggered more than just a major shakeup in the food tech sector.
To many in the industry, it was a familiar stor... |
| 08.05.2025 | Recraft's Bold Leap: A $30 Million Investment in AI Design | In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation is the lifeblood of success. Recraft, a London-based company, has just taken a significant step forward. They’ve secured $30 million in Series B funding. This investment is not just a number... |
| 08.05.2025 | “Smaller opportunistic” acquisitions likely to follow DoorDash purchase of Deliveroo, says Glovo founder | The co-founder of Glovo, the Spanish food delivery app owned by Germany's Delivery Hero, says future consolidation in the food delivery sector will likely be limited to smaller “opportunistic” acquisitions.
Sacha Michaud, co-founder, Glovo,... |
| 07.05.2025 | Uber's Bold Move: Acquiring Trendyol GO to Expand in Turkey | In a strategic maneuver, Uber is set to acquire an 85% stake in Trendyol GO, a prominent Turkish food delivery platform, for $700 million. This acquisition is not just a financial transaction; it’s a bold leap into a burgeoning market. As U... |
| 07.05.2025 | The Met Gala 2025: A Night of Dazzling Statements and Cultural Reflections | The Met Gala is a fashion feast, a cultural carnival, and a showcase of creativity. Each year, it transforms the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art into a vibrant runway. This year, the theme was "Tailored for You," in... |
| 07.05.2025 | The Trade Tug-of-War: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape | In the grand theater of global trade, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. The United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, is playing a game of high-stakes poker. The cards are trade deals, tariffs, and economic alli... |
| 07.05.2025 | DoorDash's Bold Moves: A $3.9 Billion Bet on Deliveroo and a $1.2 Billion Acquisition of SevenRooms | In a landscape where competition is fierce and margins are thin, DoorDash is making waves. The U.S. meal delivery giant has announced a staggering $3.9 billion acquisition of British rival Deliveroo. This bold move aims to expand its reach ... |
| 07.05.2025 | The Ripple Effect of Tariffs: A Deep Dive into the Economic Storm | The U.S. economy is a ship navigating through turbulent waters. Tariffs, like sudden storms, disrupt the course. Companies are feeling the impact, and the ripples are spreading far and wide. The recent reports from various sectors paint a p... |
| 07.05.2025 | DoorDash's Bold Move: A $3.9 Billion Bet on Deliveroo | In a strategic maneuver that echoes the relentless tide of consolidation in the food delivery sector, DoorDash has announced its acquisition of UK-based Deliveroo for approximately $3.9 billion. This deal marks a significant shift in the co... |
| 07.05.2025 | DoorDash's Bold Move: Acquiring Deliveroo for $3.9 Billion | In a significant shake-up of the food delivery landscape, DoorDash has announced its acquisition of Deliveroo for a staggering $3.9 billion. This move is not just a financial transaction; it’s a strategic play that reshapes the competitive ... |
| 07.05.2025 | The Rise and Fall of Deliveroo: A Cautionary Tale for London’s Tech Scene | Deliveroo’s journey is a rollercoaster ride. It started with high hopes and ended with a crash. In 2021, the company’s IPO was hailed as a beacon of success for London’s tech market. It was supposed to shine bright, but it quickly dimmed. T... |
| 07.05.2025 | Uber купит долю в турецком приложении доставки Trendyol Go за $700 млн | Ожидается, что сделка будет закрыта во второй половине года после одобрения регулирующих органов.
После завершения приложение Trendyol Go продолжит обслуживать клиентов, продавцов и курьеров и, как ожидается, будет способствовать росту Uber... |
| 07.05.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Trump says the U.S. doesn’t need a trade deal — the UK and India have made one without it | U.S. officials will meet their Chinese counterparts later this week in Switzerland to discuss trade matters.
The U.K. and India have struck a bilateral trade agreement that will cut tariffs on most goods within a decade.
Markets fell after ... |
| 06.05.2025 | Uber to buy controlling stake in Turkey's Trendyol GO food delivery business for $700 million | Uber said it would buy a majority 85 per cent stake in Turkish food and grocery delivery platform Trendyol Go for $700 million, as the ride-hailing giant looks to tap new growth markets amid signs of saturation in its mainstay North America... |
| 06.05.2025 | Europe stocks close lower, Germany’s DAX pares losses as Merz elected chancellor; FTSE 100 maintains record run | This was CNBC’s live blog covering European markets.
European stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors monitored corporate earnings, German politics and shifting U.S. trade policy.
The pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 index closed 0.18% low... |
| 06.05.2025 | Американская DoorDash соглашается купить британскую Deliveroo за $3,9 млрд | DoorDash, контролирующая две трети рынка доставки из ресторанов в США, расширит свое присутствие на более чем 40 стран с приобретением Deliveroo. В прошлом году валовая стоимость заказов обеих компаний составила около $90 млрд, а общее числ... |
| 06.05.2025 | DoorDash rings up record first-quarter revenue and expands delivery reach through acquisitions | It also said Tuesday that it had purchased SevenRooms, a New York company that makes hospitality management software, for $1.2 billion in cash. DoorDash said the deal will expand its offerings to merchants and help them grow in-store sales ... |
| 06.05.2025 | DoorDash expands European presence with £2.4B Deliveroo acquisition | DoorDash is acquiring UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo in a deal that values the company at approximately £2.4 billion.
DoorDash is a local commerce platform that connects consumers to the best of their neighbourhoods, helps local b... |
| 06.05.2025 | Doordash announces $1.2 billion SevenRooms deal, misses revenue expectations | Doordash announced the $1.2 billion all-cash acquisition of restaurant booking platform SevenRooms.
British food delivery company Deliveroo also announced a takeover deal from Doordash worth $3.9 billion.
Doordash reported first-quarter rev... |
| 06.05.2025 | Here are the top 10 things we’re watching in the stock market Tuesday | — Jeff Marks wrote today’s Top 10
1. Wall Street is on pace for a lower open this morning. The S&P 500 broke its nine-session win streak yesterday. The market, however, is still dealing with severe overbought conditions, according to th... |
| 06.05.2025 | DoorDash to buy UK's Deliveroo in US$3.9 billion deal for more market share | US meal delivery firm DoorDash will buy British rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion (US$3.85 billion), the companies said on Tuesday (May 6), as they look to expand their reach and take on competition.
The companies rekindled talks last month ... |
| 06.05.2025 | DoorDash to buy British food delivery firm Deliveroo for $3.9 billion in overseas push | British food delivery firm Deliveroo said its board agreed to an offer from DoorDash to acquire all issued and to be issued shares in the company for 180 pence a share.
The transaction values Deliveroo at £2.9 billion on a fully diluted bas... |
| 06.05.2025 | DoorDash, UK's Deliveroo serve up $3.9 billion deal to take on rivals | Previous
FILE PHOTO: A Doordash delivery bag is seen in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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| 06.05.2025 | US meal deliverer DoorDash to buy UK's Deliveroo in $3.9 billion deal | US meal deliverer DoorDash to buy UK's Deliveroo in $3.9 billion deal
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| 06.05.2025 | Palantir falls 12% as analysts raise international growth concerns | Palantir shares dropped 12% despite posting strong revenue growth and lifting its full-year guidance.
Wall Street attributed the post-earnings move to a high bar to clear and deceleration in international commercial revenues.
CEO Alex Karp ... |
| 06.05.2025 | Will London markets regret losing Deliveroo? | Deliveroo’s 2021 flotation had been tipped as London’s hottest IPO. Within days it was rebranded one of the worst in history.
The company had been valued at a whopping £7.6bn, making it one of the top tech firms in Britain and propelling it... |
| 06.05.2025 | UK’s Deliveroo to Be Bought by US’ DoorDash for £2.9 Billion | UK online food delivery company Deliveroo has agreed to be acquired by America’s biggest food delivery app, DoorDash.
Announced today, the deal to buy the London-headquartered firm comes in at £2.9 billion, with DoorDash offering 180p per D... |
| 06.05.2025 | Deliveroo reaches agreement on £2.9bn DoorDash takeover | The board of Deliveroo has said it has “reached agreement” on the terms of a takeover offer by US rival DoorDash as it prepares to exit the London Stock Exchange.
The offer of 180p per share represents a premium of 44 per cent on Deliveroo’... |
| 06.05.2025 | EA issues strong bookings guidance as CEO touts ‘Battlefield’ reveal | Electronic Arts posted stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.
The video game maker said it expects bookings to range between $7.60 billion and $8 billion for fiscal 2026.
CEO Andrew Wilson said EA’s FC and College Football g... |
| 02.05.2025 | Prosus CEO Aims to Ignite Europe's Tech Revolution | In the heart of Europe, a storm brews in the tech sector. Fabricio Bloisi, the CEO of Prosus, stands at the helm, ready to steer the ship through turbulent waters. His mission? To reshape the European technology landscape, a patchwork of sm... |
| 29.04.2025 | Dex Raises $3.1M in Pre-Seed Funding | Dex, a London, UK-based developer of AI voice talent agent and Machine Learning recruitment matchmaking engine, raised $3.1M in Pre-Seed funding.
The round was led by a16z speedrun and Concept Ventures with participation from angel investor... |
| 29.04.2025 | Prosus boss Fabricio Bloisi targets European tech shake-up | Fabricio Bloisi
Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi was given a mandate when he started the role a year ago to find new growth and a cohesive strategy for the firm, a hodgepodge of investments in more than 100 companies spread across five continents... |
| 29.04.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: The real victims of Trump tariffs — U.S. consumers? | European stocks outperformed those in the U.S.
China denied that it is in talks with the U.S. over a tariff deal, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “it’s up to China to de-escalate.”
Chinese e-tailer Temu has started adding “import c... |
| 29.04.2025 | Prosus CEO Sees Shakeup Coming for Europe’s Delivery Apps | (Bloomberg) -- Prosus NV’s Chief Executive Officer Fabricio Bloisi was given a mandate when he started the role a year ago to find new growth and a cohesive strategy for the firm, a hodgepodge of investments in more than 100 companies sprea... |
| 28.04.2025 | European stocks rise; FTSE 100 notches best winning streak in over 5 years | This was CNBC’s live blog covering European markets.
European markets closed higher on Monday, as investors began digesting a slew of major earnings and data releases both in Europe and the U.S. this week.
The Stoxx 600 index provisionally ... |
| 28.04.2025 | Deliveroo suspends share buyback programme amid Doordash offer | Deliveroo has suspended its £100m share buyback programme after receiving a proposal from US-rival Doordash.
The takeaway giant had unveiled the programme, which would have brought its shareholder returns to £550m since 2023, in its March f... |
| 28.04.2025 | Deliveroo shares soar to three-year high after U.S. giant DoorDash makes takeover bid | Shares of British food delivery firm Deliveroo jumped to their highest level in more than three years, after the company confirmed it had received a $3.6 billion takeover offer from U.S. firm DoorDash.
In a follow-up update Monday, Delivero... |
| 26.04.2025 | UK's Deliveroo gets $3.6 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash | British meal delivery company Deliveroo said on Friday it received a proposal from U.S. peer DoorDash on April 5 to buy all of its shares for 2.7 billion pounds ($3.60 billion).
Deliveroo announced that its board has reviewed DoorDash's pro... |
| 25.04.2025 | Deliveroo and Beryl: A Tale of Growth and Challenges in the Gig Economy | The gig economy is a double-edged sword. On one side, it offers flexibility and convenience. On the other, it presents challenges that can undermine its very foundation. Two companies, Deliveroo and Beryl, illustrate this dynamic perfectly.... |
| 24.04.2025 | Branson-backed bike sharing firm Beryl more than doubles losses | Losses at Beryl, a bike sharing company backed by two of Sir Richard Branson’s children, have more than doubled despite an uptick in its turnover.
In accounts filed almost four months late with Companies House, the business has posted a pre... |
| 24.04.2025 | Deliveroo to crack down on badly-behaved riders with policy hire | Deliveroo is ramping up its efforts to crack down on badly-behaved drivers with a new senior hire.
The London-based food delivery app has posted a job ad for a “rider policy manager” who will be tasked with creating policies “to address bre... |
| 17.04.2025 | Deliveroo shares tick up after growth beats market expectations | Shares in food delivery firm Deliveroo rose by more than two per cent this morning after the company announced strong quarterly growth.
Growth transaction value (GTV) – a measure of revenue – rose by nine per cent year-on-year in the first ... |
| 14.04.2025 | UK surges ahead of France and Germany as Europe’s ‘innovation powerhouse’ | HSBC Innovation Banking, a subsidiary of Europe’s biggest lender, hailed the UK’s enterprise value in its latest innovation report.
UK innovation firms raised £3.2bn of venture capital in the first three months of the year – an eight per ce... |
| 08.04.2025 | Deliveroo exec: London restaurants can’t take more tax hikes | London’s restaurants can’t take more punishing tax hikes, writes Carlo Mocci, chief business officer at Deliveroo, in today’s Notebook, as well as the inside scoop on what City workers are ordering…
There’s no doubt that London’s dynamic cu... |
| 01.04.2025 | The Summit to Combat Illegal Migration: A Global Call to Action | On March 31, 2025, the United Kingdom hosted a pivotal summit aimed at tackling the complex issue of illegal migration. This gathering, the first of its kind, brought together representatives from over 40 countries and organizations. The st... |
| 31.03.2025 | Poor co-ordination was ‘open invitation’ for small boats, Starmer says | Poor co-ordination between policing and intelligence agencies was an “open invitation” to people smugglers transporting arrivals in small boats, Sir Keir Starmer has claimed.
The Prime Minister has said his government “inherited this total ... |
| 28.03.2025 | Would AI super agents mean goodbye to apps as we know them? | In the Western world, we now have an app for everything. Shopping, banking, gaming, and even controlling the temperature in your home - you name it, there’s an app for it. The iOS app store began in 2008 with 500 apps, yet, now there are ov... |
| 25.03.2025 | UK Unicorns Lead Europe in Producing More New Startups | The UK’s unicorns have nurtured the most tech founders across Europe, with 45 UK-founded unicorns fuelling 393 startups across the region.
According to data from Accel and Dealroom, the the UK outperformed other countries in Europe in terms... |
| 20.03.2025 | Deliveroo: Will Shu lined up for massive pay day | The founder and chief executive of Deliveroo could be in line for massive pay day in the wake of the FTSE 250 delivery giant making its first annual profit.
The company could hand Will Shu a pay packet of more than £5.6m after adding the CE... |
| 13.03.2025 | The Rollercoaster of Profits: Savills and Deliveroo Navigate Market Turbulence | In the world of business, profits can be as fickle as the weather. Two companies, Savills and Deliveroo, recently showcased this volatility. Both reported significant financial shifts, yet their stock performances tell a different story. Sa... |
| 13.03.2025 | Europe markets close lower as shares of alcohol companies slide after Trump threatens 200% tariffs | This was CNBC’s live blog covering European markets.
European markets closed lower Thursday as further threats from U.S. President Donald Trump pressured global trading relationships.
Wine and spirits firms Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau and... |
| 13.03.2025 | TastyUrban raises €6.5 million to create the largest digital-first restaurant franchise | Berlin-based TastyUrban, an asset-light digital-first restaurant franchise, has raised €6.5 million in funding to roll out additional brands, with an international expansion planned.
The lead investor was IBB Ventures, with participation fr... |
| 13.03.2025 | Deliveroo reports first full year of profit | A bump in the number of people ordering takeaways and groceries in the UK and Ireland helped Deliveroo swing to a profit last year.
The food delivery company told markets this morning that gross merchandise value (GTV) increased by five per... |
| 12.03.2025 | Uber Terminates Deal to Buy Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Business | (Bloomberg) -- Uber Technologies Inc. has terminated its deal to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan, after the island’s antitrust regulator rejected it in December.
Uber is required to pay a termination fee that is esti... |
| 10.03.2025 | Deliveroo ‘underappreciated’ after Hong Kong exit | - |
| 02.03.2025 | The Evolving Landscape of Wealth Management in Central and Eastern Europe | Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is experiencing a seismic shift in wealth management. High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are no longer just guardians of family fortunes. They are becoming architects of their financial futures. With nearly ... |
