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Bristol's music-tech start-up Amplify.link adds to 80,000 users with new launch

Amplify.link, a smart linking tool and digital marketing platform for artists, has released an upgrade to its beta version as it aims to add to its 80,000 users.

This latest version builds on previous capabilities focused at helping artists gain profile in a vibrant independent global music scene. The platform has been used by established stars to boost their profile, including...

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SETsquared Bristol shortlisted as Hottest Accelerator in Europe for second consecutive year

SETsquared Bristol has been announced as a finalist of the Hottest Accelerator Award in The Europas , the premier awards for the hottest tech startups in Europe.

According to the SETsquared Bristol website , this is the tech hub's second year in the shortlist, having seen off stiff competition in 2020 from London and European accelerators.

This year, SETsquared Bristol is...

Bristol's flying taxi start-up Vertical Aerospace close to $2bn merger, Sky News reports

A Bristol-based flying taxi start-up is in "advanced talks" about a $2bn merger deal that would see it listed on a US stock market, according to Sky News .

The report said that Vertical Aerospace, which was started five years ago by OVO Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick, is in talks with Broadstone Acquisition Corp in a deal would see the start-up go public in New York.

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Bristol start-up becomes only company in the South West to be shortlisted for “Best Start-up” at the 2021 UK Digital Growth Awards

A Bristol-based digital marketing start-up, which has beaten the odds and experienced unprecedented growth during the global pandemic, has had its work recognised by being the only agency in the south west to be shortlisted in the 2021 UK Digital Growth Awards .

HdE AGENCY is a Bristol-based performance growth marketing agency based at the Engine Shed , an exciting hub of creativity...

Buymie chooses Bristol for UK headquarters and launches fundraising

One of Ireland's fastest-growing start-ups has chosen Bristol as its UK headquarters as it launches a new fundraising.

Buymie, a grocery-on-demand service, is the only same-day provider with a team of personal shoppers delivering from Tesco, ASDA and the Co-op. The business, which has enjoyed a 500% year-on-year growth rate, has developed a unique algorithm called Jarvis to automate...

SETsquared Bristol's #Idea2Pitch workshop is back to help early startups get pitch perfect

SETsquared Bristol ’s next #Idea2Pitch workshop for tech entrepreneurs is on 15 June 2021.

#Idea2Pitch is a chance for novice entrepreneurs to explore the viability of a new business idea, or an opportunity for early stage companies to enhance and hone their skills before approaching investors.

This free event includes a workshop on what makes a good business idea and...

Bristol's AutonoMe expands business with £400k investment

Bristol-based educational technology developer AutonoMe has raised more than £400,000 in its latest funding round to further enhance its support for vulnerable people in education and social care settings.

The investment, which has been made by City Funds, South East Angels, Bristol Private Equity Club and current shareholders, will help AutonoMe to expand its support for children...

Bristol's Fluoretiq names new CMO

A Bristol-based medical technology company fighting the spread of antimicrobial resistance has announced the appointment of its first chief medical officer.

Fluoretiq , which was founded in 2017 and has developed a diagnostic tool called NANOPLEX, named Kasra Saeb-Parsy to the senior role as the company moves a step closer to clinical studies and regulatory approval in the UK and USA...

Oscar winner awarded Women in Innovation prize

An Oscar-winning entrepreneur behind a pioneering FemTech start-up connected to Bristol’s SETsquared programme has won a Women in Innovation award from Innovate UK.

Dr Chen Mao Davies founded LatchAid in 2018 after facing struggles with breastfeeding following the birth of her first child. The company supports breastfeeding mums and their families through interactive 3D technology,...

Bristol & Bath named as top fintech cluster

Bristol & Bath named among top fintech clusters

The South West is home to one of Britain's fastest-growing fintech clusters, according to an influential new government review .

Bristol & Bath is identified as one of 10 high growth clusters by the Kalifa Review of UK Fintech, which was commissioned by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak.

The report recommends the creation of a £1bn “Fintech Growth Fund” to unlock investment...

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