Catalyst has formally launched its new inclusive innovation project STRYVE, which is aimed at young people aged 16-25 years old seeking to gain skills, qualifications and experience that will provide them with a pathway towards employment.

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BELGIUM: Aikido Security, a developer-first software security app for growing SaaS companies, has raised €5m in a Seed round co-led by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures, with further investment from Inovia Capital, as well as an impressive roster of angel investors including Christina Cacioppo, CEO of Vanta.

Green Angel Ventures has completed an investment in LIND Limited, a pioneer in alternative battery storage systems. LIND is reaching a critical development period, leveraging this investment to drive research, innovation, and production scale-up. This substantial investment will drive innovation and commercialisation efforts, mainly focusing on introducing groundbreaking battery technology designed to operate efficiently at elevated temperatures.

SETsquared has held its 20th investment event – an annual high-profile occasion that has showcased hundreds of the best UK technology, science and innovation-led start-ups and helped raise more than £160m.

Lakmal Walawage, a Partner specialising in intellectual property at JMW Solicitors, looks at the impact of generative AI on IP and what investors should consider.

Cellexcel, a Norwich business developing a unique technology that can enhance the water resistance of biomaterials has secured an investment from Anglia Capital Group, alongside the New Anglia Capital fund.

Crossip, a Suffolk business creating a stir in the growing non-alcoholic drinks sector, has received investment from Anglia Capital Group, alongside New Anglia Capital.

Renovos Biologics, a biotechnology company that is developing a proprietary nanoclay gel carrier system to precisely deliver therapeutic agents for regenerative medicine, has received investment from five Henley Business Angels members, contributing towards a funding round, which together with non-dilutive grants, amounts to £2.3 million.

The independent review of university spin-out companies requested by Government has been published.

The Development Bank of Wales and a syndicate of nine business angels are backing Academii, a Cardiff start-up with an equity investment of £370,000 that will help transform workplace training.

Winefi, a UK-based start-up, has successfully raised £400,000 to build a nextgeneration wine investment marketplace.

London robotics startup, Samudra Oceans, has secured a £150,000 investment from British Design Fund, as part of a £800,000 pre-seed funding round, for its technology that aims to positively impact sea farming and the blue economy.

Samudra Oceans’ innovative AI-powered static monitoring robots use powerful sensors and cameras that enable farmers to actively monitor and predict their seaweed yield. They are designed to support the growth of sustainable seaweed farming by reducing unnecessary and costly boat trips and labour – something which can often far outweigh sale prices.