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UK Tech Funding Hits $15.3B in 2025, Staying Second Globally
UK tech startups raised $15.3B in 2025, ranking second globally despite a funding dip. Late-stage rounds, strong M&A, and growth in enterprise, fintech, and life sciences defined the year.
ITC London Selects Startups for Inaugural Challenge Lab 2026
ITC London has named five startups as finalists for its first Challenge Lab, connecting innovators with Generali to tackle insurance challenges and drive sustainable, low-carbon solutions. The live pitching session will take place at ITC London 2026.
PebblePad Acquires myday to Accelerate Global EdTech Growth
Private equity-backed PebblePad has acquired student engagement platform myday, creating an integrated learning and engagement experience for over 200 institutions worldwide and strengthening its position as a global education technology leader.
Source Partners with ActiveQuote to Streamline Private Medical Insurance
Source Insurance and ActiveQuote partner to enable advisers to offer Private Medical Insurance directly through the Source platform, simplifying holistic protection solutions and helping clients access comprehensive coverage for health, home, and landlord insurance seamlessly.
FreeAgent and Pleo Partner to Simplify SME Expenses
FreeAgent integrates with Pleo to automate expense tracking for UK SMEs, syncing card transactions, receipts, and VAT in real time. The partnership reduces manual data entry, giving business owners clearer visibility and more time to focus on growth.
PayPal Launches PayPal+ in UK
PayPal unveils PayPal+ loyalty programme in the UK, integrating debit and credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later, and in-store payments. Customers earn points redeemable online, enhancing flexibility, rewards, and seamless omnichannel payment experiences.