Disruptive Welsh tech firm wants to transform the UK’s rentals market
by Nicholas Fearn , February 28
Anything for Hire wants to transform the British rentals industry by following in the footsteps of successful tech companies such as Uber and Airbnb. The Cardiff-based company has created a platform where consumers can hire any product or service. It works in a similar way to the likes of Uber, but covers all sectors. “The...
Read More >Tech advisory firm appoints new manager
by Nicholas Fearn , February 27
HSJ Strato, a tech advisory company, has appointed experienced accountant Jamie Eddy as its new manager to accelerate the growth of its cloud offering. Just over 10 months ago, the Newport-based company spun out of HSJ Accountants to bring cloud software products from across the globe to Welsh businesses. Leanne Owen, partner at HSJ Strato,...
Read More >New co-working hub launches in Cardiff
by Nicholas Fearn , February 26
A new co-working space catering for high-tech, creative entrepreneurs and businesses is set to open in the centre of Cardiff next month. The Space2B business hub, which is based on East Tyndall Street, is situated within an iconic Grade II listed building and has already become the home of 70 innovative businesses. It’ll open to...
Read More >Cardiff-based AI firm launches crowdfunding campaign to raise £500,000
by Nicholas Fearn , February 23
Cardiff-based artificial intelligence company We Build Bots has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs in a bid to raise £500,000. Founded in August 2017, it’s gone on to achieve a valuation of £2 million. The tech firm, which develops customer service chatbots, has already raised 50 per cent of its funding goal. The company’s flagship...
Read More >Network systems firm raises £500,000
by Nicholas Fearn , February 22
Comtek, a network systems company based in North Wales, has raised £500,000 in its latest funding round to develop a string of new technology products. After receiving financial support from the Development Bank of Wales, the firm said it’s planning to invest funds into creating a new line of fibre-optic transmission technologies. The firm, which...
Read More >Welsh tech entrepreneur scales three peaks to save local school
by Nicholas Fearn , February 21
Technology entrepreneur Brian Stokes and professional boxer Geraint Goodridge recently completed the Three Welsh Peaks Challenge to save a local school. Brian, founder and managing director of tech support firm ITCS, decided to team up with the sports star when he heard that his local school was going through financial struggles. Having been long-term friends, Brian...
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