NewcastleTechDigest

🗞️ In the final Digest of the year, we reflect on 2024's top tech stories, and assess the year’s news, breakthroughs and wins across the region. Plus, we answer reader’s questions and look ahead to 2025! open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

In this week’s Digest we welcome plenty of North East investment news, including… ▫️ BeamXR secures over £500k funding ▫️ @word_nerdy celebrates a £1.6m raise ▫️ @NewcellsBiotech raises £1.2m from existing investors Plus more news and features >> open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

In this week’s edition of the Newcastle Tech Digest, we reflect on the North East’s tech talent pipeline, explore the region’s skills challenge, and discuss the significance of Monstarlab shutting down its Newcastle office. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

This week in the Tech Digest, we celebrate a £4.6m investment into @Reciteme, and reflect on a busy month of investment activity. Plus, we share news of NEIZ funding for @NETParkUK, and @Kinewell targets growth in new markets. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

Here’s the highlights from this week’s Digest: 🤝 @PervasID seals £3.25m funding round 📈 @Sageuk earnings climb 💸 @Wootzano launches crowdfunding bid 🏆 Celebrating last night’s @dynamonortheast winners More stories and features 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: PervasID

This week in the Tech Digest: ▫️@SalesfireUK to enhance platform and create jobs following £2.75m NPIFII investment ▫️Durham’s @IndigoWMS and Darlington’s HDI both acquired ▫️EverQuest Capital turns to North East 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Mick Merriott Photography

This week in the Digest, we share news of a £2.6m raise for Middlesbrough’s @RadicalForge, alongside exploring a ‘passing the torch’ moment in the North East tech ecosystem. 🎮💼 Catch up on this week’s news and features: open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Mick Merriott Photography

This week in the Digest: ➡️ @Northstarvent announces first Venture Sunderland Fund investment, into @Fat32com ➡️ NPIFII backs Tees Valley’s Southern Asset Management ➡️ iamproperty to create 100 new jobs ➡️ Hirestreet reveals new collaboration with ASOS open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

This week in the Digest, we explore regional cybersecurity developments, including @MeliusCyber raising a further £500k from the North East Venture Fund. Plus, we report on @Maven_CP’s first NPIF II deal and share a tribute to journalist Steve O'Hear. open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

In this week’s edition of the Newcastle Tech Digest… >> Two new companies expanding to Newcastle >> New audiobook recording studio unveiled >> Shortlist revealed for Dynamites24 Plus more news and features, alongside insights into UK tech at large. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

🗞️ This week in the Newcastle Tech Digest, we discuss a ministerial visit to Eldon Square 5G Lab, @Wootzano’s win at @NEBizAwards, plus share features from across the startup ecosystem. Catch up on this week’s stories: open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Sunderland Software City

This week in the Digest… 👉 £10bn investment in Blyth data centre confirmed 👉 Venture Sunderland Fund announced by @NorthStarVent 👉 Major contract wins for @Kinewell 👉 We explore @Insidernwest findings on NE Tech growth 🔗 More news and features: open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

In this week’s edition of the Digest, we discuss the non-visible ecosystem, plus… 🔸 @SunSoftCity and @British_Esports launch accelerator 🔸 @NorthstarVent makes further investment in @NunabioLtd 🔸 @Kromekgroup secures £2m contract with @DefenceHQ open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

🗞️ This week in the Newcastle Tech Digest, we discuss regional ambition, celebrate news of a recruitment drive at @hedgehoglab, and ponder UK tech at large — alongside sharing this week’s stories and features. open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Will Hurrell

In this week’s Tech Digest… ➡️ Major contract win for @TeamOpencast ➡️ @Northstarvent backs Blair West ➡️ @OneUtilityBill celebrates 10 years in business Plus, we discuss underfunded female founders, and a £1.25m donation for a new academy. 📰🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

This week in the Tech Digest, we reflect on the region’s AI credentials — and whether the North East can be a European AI leader. Plus, we celebrate this summer’s community events, and share tech news from around the region. open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Owen Humphreys/PA

This week in the Newcastle Tech Digest… ▪️ @Tharsusltd sees turnover drop as contract with @Ocado ends ▪️ @Advantexuk to grow team ▪️ iamproperty on track for record-breaking year Plus more news and features 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image credit: iamproperty

In this week’s edition of the Digest… 🇨🇦 @KeratoLtd strikes deal with Canadian University 🦔 @hedgehoglab to scale TeachMateAI platform 📱 @SunderlandUK launches Donate Devices campaign 🍻 Looking ahead to @SiliconMingle’s Summer 2024 event open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…

This week in the Tech Digest, we reflect on how what’s happening in the UK at large impacts business as usual for North East tech. Plus, news of the acquisition of @NorthLink_Digi, and semiconductor uncertainty in Durham. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet… Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In this week’s Tech Digest… ➡️ @Luminous_XR lands £1m investment from North East Venture Fund @Mercia_PLC ➡️ @SageUK reports 9% revenue rise ➡️ £25m investment to kickstart creation of Crown Works film studio Image: Far Horizon Images for Mercia open.substack.com/pub/newcastlet…