Ineffable, Recursive and Fractile back UK limits on non-competes
More than 20 UK startup figures have urged ministers to curb non-competes, long notice periods and garden leave as a policy review...
By Ingrid Halvorsen 2 weeks agoVenture Capital Reporter
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By Ingrid Halvorsen 1 month ago
Mistral’s €3bn round expands Europe’s AI options, not full sovereignty
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By Ingrid Halvorsen 1 month ago
CloudNC $20m funding backs AI machining software and new quoting tool
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By Ingrid Halvorsen 1 month ago
The Exploration Company raises $450m for Nyx capsule and Storm engine
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By Ingrid Halvorsen 1 month ago
Neko Health leads Sifted’s 2026 Nordics growth ranking
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AMD targets up to $5B bond sale as AI spending rises
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Sarah Buchner built Trunk Tools from a carpenter’s view of construction data
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