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Levels Technologies secures £0.5m backing to expand data-driven sports platform

The FSE Group has led a £0.5m investment round into Bristol-based Levels Technologies, investing £250,000 through the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The round includes participation from Akira Financial, the Professional Squash Association (PSA), and the Haley Family Office, supporting the company’s next phase of growth as it expands its platform across global racket sports....

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Bristol startup makes a splash with urine-derived plant fertiliser

A Bristol-based startup is transforming human urine collected from events into sustainable plant fertiliser.

NPK Recovery, based at the University of the West of England (UWE), is pioneering a process that converts waste urine into ammonium nitrate—a key nutrient for plant growth. The company’s approach uses bacteria to break down the urine, mimicking wastewater treatment but with a...

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From Bristol to Barcelona: healthtech pioneers forge international partnership

Bristol-based healthtech firm Neuronostics has partnered with Neuroelectrics, a Barcelona-based pioneer in high-definition brain stimulation and EEG technology, to deliver an integrated EEG solution tailored for the pharmaceutical, contract research organizations (CROs) and academic partners.

EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a medical test used to measure the electrical activity of...

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South West cyber security conference BSides Exeter returns for 2025

After its inaugural conference in 2024, cyber security event BSides Exeter is set to return at an even greater scale in 2025.

Hosted at the University of Exeter on 26 April, the community-driven cyber security event aims to attract over 400 attendees, following last year’s turnout of 325 people. Attendees came from a diverse range backgrounds, making the event an inclusive platform...

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Robotic manufacturing firm receives £500,000 investment from Maven

A robotic manufacturing company based in Portishead has secured £2m in funding, led by Maven Capital Partners, through the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund.

Q5D Technologies, a leader in robotic additive manufacturing, has received £500,000 from Maven as part of a larger £2m investment round aimed at revolutionising wire-laying processes across industries such as...

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Kelpi wins prestigious Barclays Entrepreneur Award

South West cleantech firm Kelpi has been recognised at the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2024 in London.

The Bristol company's CEO and co-founder Neil Morris was crowned the winner of the Start-Up category, receiving the prestigious award from Dragons' Den star Sara Davies and unanimous plaudits from the judging panel.

Kelpi emerged victorious from a competitive field of more...

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South West Business Council to host ESG conference in February

The South West Business Council will host a comprehensive conference on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the University of Exeter's Great Hall.

Keynote speaker Jonathan Porritt CBE, renowned sustainable development expert and former co-founder of Forum for the Future, will lead discussions on ethical business operations and...

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Optimising IT partners with Data Cubed

Gloucester-based IT consultancy Optimising IT has announced a strategic partnership with Data Cubed (DATA3) to help businesses leverage data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) for transformative growth.

The collaboration combines Optimising IT's comprehensive managed IT expertise with DATA3's innovative data solutions, addressing critical business challenges including:...

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Local impact venture wins Gold at Tech South West Awards

Devon-based Additive Catchments has been recognised for its exceptional contributions to innovation and sustainability, securing a prestigious award for its use of AI at the Tech South West Awards at a ceremony in Bristol on Thursday 21 November.

The Tech South West Awards celebrate the best in tech from across the South West of England including Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles...

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Illumo Digital at the Tech South West Awards

Tech South West celebrates regional tech superstars at annual awards

3D printing materials made from recycled fishing nets, yield-boosting self-tinting greenhouse glass materials and world-leading printed circuit board technology for the aviation industry were among the innovations celebrated at the Tech South West Awards 2024.

Now in its sixth year, the Tech South West Awards showcase and celebrate the most innovative, impactful and forward-thinking...

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British Business Bank responds to the Chancellor’s Mansion House Speech

At today’s Mansion House speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, announced that Aegon UK and NatWest Cushon, have agreed to work with the new British Growth Partnership with a view to making investments in the initial fund, as the Partnership prepares for launch in 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Announced at the International Investment Summit,...

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