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The New Rules of Digital-First Scaling: Lessons from Gymshark & Airbnb
Digital-native brands like Gymshark and Airbnb reveal how purpose, community, and culture-driven strategies power scale-up success in today’s innovation-driven landscape.
Multiplier Launches with $27.5M to Build AI-Native Professional Services Platform
Backed by Lightspeed and Ribbit, Multiplier is transforming professional services by acquiring boutique firms and embedding custom AI to boost efficiency and client outcomes.
Cologne FinTech NaroIQ Raises $6.5M to Disrupt ETF Infrastructure
NaroIQ secures $6.5M to modernise Europe’s ETF and fund infrastructure, empowering smaller providers with cost-efficient digital solutions.
UK Tech Funding Hits $7.8B in H1 2025, Ranks 2nd Globally
Tracxn reports $7.8B in UK tech funding for H1 2025, driven by strong late-stage deals and sectoral growth in FinTech, Media, and Enterprise. London led funding, with notable acquisitions and global investor interest.
Salmon Raises $88M to Transform Fintech Access Across Southeast Asia
Philippines-based fintech Salmon secures $88M in equity and bonds to expand AI-driven credit solutions, marking a milestone Nordic bond issuance in Southeast Asia.
The Human Edge: Resilience Beyond Data
In an age ruled by data, resilience comes from human connection, creativity, and storytelling — not just metrics. Margaret Heffernan reminds us that thriving in uncertainty demands more than analysis; it requires the human qualities that can't be quantified.