Darktrace raises $50m in Series E funding and is now worth $1.65bn
Darktrace, the world’s leading AI company for cyber defence, has announced that it has raised $50 million in Series E funding at a valuation of $1.65 billion. The investment is led by Vitruvian Partners with participation from existing investors KKR and 1011 Ventures.
Plan for thousands of new jobs and homes given final approval
A plan to deliver 22,000 jobs and 19,500 new homes by 2031 in South Cambridgeshire has been given final approval.
KEEP+ grants available to SMEs developing new products and services
If you are an SME developing a new product or service aimed at the B2B market, you could be eligible for a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant via the KEEP+ programme.
Ed Sheeran clothes to be on sale when EACH opens shop in Ely
Thirty-three items of clothing previously owned by Ed Sheeran will be up for sale when East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) starts trading in Ely.
Child protection must stay top of world agenda, says UK charity
The Cambridge-based Internet Watch Foundation(IWF) Statement on the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Day of General Discussion...
The long awaited release of KC8
Strem Chemicals UK is now distributing a very exciting product - potassium graphite KC8, an excellent reducing agent of which the electronic properties of potassium intercalated graphite promote a variety of uses in chemical synthesis
Royal Academy of Engineering announces 2018 Fellows
Three Cambridge researchers are among the new Fellows announced by the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
Thales report: IoT is the fastest growing force affecting PKI planning and evolution
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces that the Internet of Things (IoT) is the fastest growing trend driving the deployment of applications that use public key infrastructure (PKI) as evidenced by its latest annual 2018 Global PKI Trends Study.
Meet Cambridge showcases venues’ facilities for conferences and events
Event organisers can sign up for two forthcoming events in October to visit local venues showcasing their facilities for meetings, conferences and corporate dining.
Rare genetic disorders more complex than thought
Researchers have found that the genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders vary more than previously thought. The study from Wellcome Sanger Institute scientists and their collaborators discovered that serious rare disorders can be affected by combinations of common genetic variants, rather than solely individual rare variants that damage single genes.
'Brief Answers to the Big Questions' - a unique celebration of Stephen Hawking's final book
This October sees publication of the final book by Stephen Hawking: world-famous cosmologist, number one bestselling author of A Brief History of Time and one of the greatest minds of our time. An event to celebrate the publication, organised in conjunction with the Stephen Hawking Foundation, takes place in Cambridge on October 17th.
ExpedeonAG signs agreement with Reszon Diagnostics for proprietary colloidal gold technology
Expedeon AG announced that the company has signed a three year supply agreement for its colloidal gold with Malaysia-based Reszon Diagnostics International Sdn. Bhd. (part of Revongen Corporation), a developer and manufacturer of innovative in vitro diagnostics (IVD) rapid test kits, and ELISA kits.
Battery Ventures acquires TTP Labtech Limited
TTP Labtech Ltd, an international leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science research is pleased to announce that investment from Battery Ventures has underpinned their aggressive growth plans.
Concirrus closes £5m funding round to service customer growth
Concirrus, the London based InsurTech company leading the Marine and Motor Analytics market change, has raised £5 million in equity funding, bringing the total raised to £12 million. The raise was co-led by Cambridge-based deep tech venture capital firm IQ Capital and specialist InsurTech investor Eos Venture Partners.
Downing College wins Best Customer Service at the BID Awards 2018
Downing College is delighted to announce that it haS been named the winner of the Cambridge BID ‘Best Customer Service’ award in the ‘University B&B’ category.
Lighthouse Advisory Partners features in Raconteur's special report on M&A
Lighthouse Advisory Partners is delighted to be able to contribute to Raconteur's special report on Mergers, Acquisitions and Exit Strategies, published in The Times.
Mobas enhances team with two new appointments
Leading brand transformation agency Mobas is delighted to be supporting ongoing growth with the appointments of Chris Duncan and Harriet Hunt in the digital and social media teams, based in Cambridge.
Social innovation through housing
Housing associations are now rediscovering their radical and ambitious roots to make a big difference, says Belinda Bell, Director of the Cambridge Social Ventures programme at Cambridge Judge.
Without safety, there is no future for autonomous driving
Arm is leading the charge for safety to accelerate mass-market autonomous driving.
Flexera acquires top multi-cloud management provider RightScale
Flexera announced it has acquired RightScale, the recognised industry leader in multi-cloud management and cost optimisation. This gives Flexera the top technology asset management offering across software, hardware, SaaS and cloud services.
The Cambridge makes the difference for First Time Buyers
As part of its commitment to making a difference The Cambridge Building Society today announces ambitious plans to focus on partnerships and initiatives to benefit people who need extra help with having a home of their own.
Cambridge to showcase local brain research at public event
Members of the public who are interested in research into brain-related conditions are invited to a free open evening from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) on Thursday 1 November.
400 places already snapped up for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's 2018 Ely Festive 5K
Join hundreds of festive fun lovers and sign up now for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Seasonal 5K Fun Run through the picturesque City of Ely on Sunday 25 November.
Rural Spectator: The Agriculture Bill 2018 and its impact in the industry
The government’s long-awaited Agriculture Bill, which sets to train the biggest reform to the farming subsidy system for a generation, received its first reading on 12 September. But disappointingly, it fails to articulate a coherent food and farming policy for the post-Brexit United Kingdom, offering only a series of ambitions.
Introduction to China: all you want to know but were afraid to ask
There are more links between Cambridge and China now than ever. Are you aware? Come along to the Bradfield Centre for an evening with Tuspark and Cambridge Science Park on Wednesday 3 October.