Startups

From working out the strategic value a corporate can bring to scientific innovation to cultivating the right sources in the university ecosystem, here are tips for investing in academic research.

New materials and greater use of renewable energy is bringing down the costs of direct air capture of carbon. Here are eight startups with technology worth watching.

Small but agile startups working on open-source AI could challenge the leading large language model developers. This is why.

The use of AI in defence tech is redefining the modern battlefield, whether on land, sea or air. These are some of the startups attracting attention.

Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies.

From helping blind fans 'watch' games to combatting concussion and updating sports media for the 2020s, these companies are looking to change how sport is played and viewed.

Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.

There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.

The language may be changing but the opportunities and the returns are still there for impact investors.

Indian defence tech startups are seeing greater investor interest, thanks to various government initiatives. Here's what it means for the sector - and 11 Indian defence tech startups to watch.

The deal, set to make OpenAI the world's second most valuable startup, will include up to $30bn from SoftBank and quadruples the previous fundraising record.