Quantexa boss: ‘Britain can build global AI winners’ Tech Vishal Marria is not short of reasons to be cheerful about Britain. At a time when the UK’s tech sector is once again debating listings, capital flight and whether founders inevitably end up scaling overseas, the Quantexa boss remains notably bullish about building and scaling in London. “Yes, we’re HQ’d in London, in the UK, [...]
UK cannot ‘outsource AI future’, says Netcompany boss Tech The boss of Danish tech firm Netcompany has warned that Europe must build its own AI platforms, or risk handing control of its data to the US or China. André Rogaczewski, chief executive of Netcompany, told CityAM that AI sovereignty is now a strategic issue for businesses and governments. “Technology is a battlefield”, he [...]
OpenAI pauses Stargate UK project over energy costs and regulation AI OpenAI has paused plans to develop a major AI data centre project in the UK, citing high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty. The US firm confirmed that its ‘Stargate UK’ infrastructure initiative, first announced in September, has been put on hold as it reassesses the conditions needed for long-term investment. “We see huge potential for [...]
London AI startup Lupa raises $20m to modernise vet clinics October 2, 2025 Lupa, a London-based startup building modern software for veterinary clinics, has raised $20m (£16.5m) in a Series A round led by European VC Singular, just five months after securing $4m in seed funding. The software firm, founded in 2023, says it is tackling one of the most overlooked corners of healthcare: the $350bn global veterinary [...]