Michael Stothard

News | Fintech | 29 Jul

TransferWise hits $5bn valuation after secondary share sale

The new valuation is up from $3.5bn last year.

News | Digital Health | 27 Jul

New app raises £1m to “democratise access to sex therapy”

"Blueheart caters for an enormous but invisible market which isn't being served by anyone else," said one investor.

News | Mobility | 23 Jul

Uber-backed Lime and Europe’s Dott and Tier win coveted Paris scooter licence

Paris is considered one of the most attractive e-scooter markets worldwide.

News | Fintech | 21 Jul

Robinhood cancels UK launch as it reels from operational problems

The US stock trading app said that "a lot has changed in the world over the past few months".

News | Software | 15 Jul

Slack-rival Element wins largest ever collaborative software deal

The win points to the growing concern about privacy in communications around the world.

News | Hiring | 24 Jun

European tech has a message for President Trump: “Send your immigrants to us”

Europe had a simple message to all those affected by Trump's new visa rules: come to Europe instead.

Analysis | Policy | 23 Jun

How Europe can dominate the next decade of tech

Europe can leverage its expertise in frontier tech, its powerful institutions and its ability to attract talent.

News | Gaming | 3 Jun

Bohemia Interactive ⁠denies report that it’s being acquired by Tencent

Reports that Chinese media conglomerate Tencent has purchased a majority stake in Czech gaming studio Bohemia Interactive have been denied.

News | Environment | 1 Jun

The startup waging war against cows farts

Burp-preventing algae cow feed: Is this the most significant innovation in the dairy industry since pasteurised milk?

News | Fashion | 27 May

Otrium raises €24m to expand its fashion marketplace

There is €160bn worth of clothes unsold in warehouses due to coronavirus.

Analysis | Digital Banks | 22 May

When should startup founders stop being CEOs?

Should they make way for the pros when it comes time to scale?

Analysis | Consumer | 17 May

Clubhouse for “X”

Audio chatroom Clubhouse is now valued at $100m after raising a $10m round from Andreessen Horowitz — and people are already plotting copycats. But for what?

News | Charity | 12 May

Celebrity-backed charity platform launches in the UK — with a £1m house giveaway

The company — supported by the likes of Daniel Craig, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Idris Elba and Emilia Clarke — is teaming up with Teenage Cancer Trust to raise funds.