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STAC Pumps £772K into Glasgow Deeptech Trio
Startup Funding

STAC Pumps £772K into Glasgow Deeptech Trio

1 April 2026 · 9 min read

Detail STAC's second investment round funding three Glasgow firms in national priority tech like AI and cleantech. Cite Digit.fyi for specifics on companies

BrewDog's Administration: What the Rescue Tells Us About UK Scale-Up Exits
Founder Playbooks

BrewDog's Administration: What the Rescue Tells Us About UK Scale-Up Exits

1 April 2026 · 9 min read

BrewDog's March 2026 administration and Tilray rescue reveal structural challenges in UK startup exits. Analysis for founders navigating scale-up hurdles.

Fractile Targets $1bn Valuation in $200M AI Chip Raise
Startup Funding

Fractile Targets $1bn Valuation in $200M AI Chip Raise

1 April 2026 · 11 min read

UK AI chip startup Fractile eyes unicorn status with $200M funding round. What it means for British deep tech and semiconductor competition.

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest
Regional Ecosystems

Flame Retardant Breakthroughs Attract UK Tech Transfer Interest

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Materials science research on ammonium polyphosphate advances safety innovation. UK spinout funding pathways explored.

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap
Regional Ecosystems

Jenson Brook's Britain's Got Startups: Closing the Regional Funding Gap

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Jenson Brook launches Britain's Got Startups platform to bridge the regional funding gap for non-London startups. Explore how founders outside London access capital.

Wise Enters UK Banking: 3.26% Interest Current Account
Founder Playbooks

Wise Enters UK Banking: 3.26% Interest Current Account

31 March 2026 · 8 min read

Wise launches interest-bearing UK current account at 3.26%, challenging high street banks. What founders need to know about fintech disruption.

UK Startup Funding Surge: AI and Fintech Lead Growth
Founder Playbooks

UK Startup Funding Surge: AI and Fintech Lead Growth

31 March 2026 · 8 min read

UK startups raised significant funding in March 2026. AI, fintech, and hrtech sectors drive investment growth despite economic headwinds. Analysis and insights.

London Confidence Surge: 61% Optimistic on Hiring
Founder Playbooks

London Confidence Surge: 61% Optimistic on Hiring

31 March 2026 · 9 min read

Report Lloyds' March data on London confidence hitting 61% with 57% planning staff growth, against UK 55% rise, quoting regional director. Tie to trading pro

SME Funding Drought: 81% Miss Growth in 2026
Founder Playbooks

SME Funding Drought: 81% Miss Growth in 2026

31 March 2026 · 13 min read

Lovey research reveals 81% of UK SMEs missing expansion due to funding gaps. Analysis of regional impacts, hiring trends, and capital access barriers for founders.

Scottish SME Confidence Faces Headwinds in 2026
Founder Playbooks

Scottish SME Confidence Faces Headwinds in 2026

30 March 2026 · 6 min read

Scottish business confidence remains under pressure despite some resilience. Latest data shows hiring caution and viability concerns dominating SME outlook.

Why Only 23% of UK Firms See AI Productivity Gains
Startup Funding

Why Only 23% of UK Firms See AI Productivity Gains

30 March 2026 · 11 min read

Snowflake survey reveals low AI ROI across UK firms despite heavy spending. Explore skills gaps, governance barriers, and what founders should know about AI adoption.