Tech start-up founder donates legendary rugby kit to high school
by Nicholas Fearn , April 30
Former Welsh rugby international and now tech entrepreneur Gemma Hallet has donated the legendary Welsh Colleges Girls Ruby Kit to Hawthorn High School. Having won 35 rugby caps for Wales and spent five years coaching the Welsh Colleges Girls rugby team, Gemma recently backed the Pontypridd-based school by giving them the kit. Gemma is the...
Read More >Chatbot platform secures nearly £600,000 of investment
by Nicholas Fearn , April 27
Artificial intelligence technology start-up We Build Bots has amassed more than £575,000 of investment in a bid to accelerate the growth of its chatbot platform. The company, which has offices in Cardiff and Bristol, had aimed to raise £500,000 through crowdfunding platform Seedrs but surpassed this goal within 50 days. Valued at £2 million, it...
Read More >Blog: Getting technical in Wales
by Dave Sadler , April 26
Thanks to more than £115m of venture capital invested in Welsh tech start-ups since 2012, Wales is currently enjoying unprecedented economic expansion in its digital sector – making it an excellent time to consider starting up a business here. There’s no doubt in my mind that Wales is an ideal location to launch a tech...
Read More >Towergate launches new online travel insurance platform in Wales
by Nicholas Fearn , April 25
Financial services firm Towergate Group has launched a new platform that allows brokers to develop affordable and tailored travel insurance plans. Based in Cardiff, Insure2Travel provides travel brokers, travel agents and tour operators with an online portal to deliver annual and short period travel insurance quickly and easily. Through the website, companies are able to save...
Read More >Cardiff-based fintech firm launches private investment network
by Nicholas Fearn , April 24
Welsh fintech start-up Delio has launched a private investment community that will help its members expand their distribution capabilities and deal flows. Called DelioConnect, the community provides financial companies and professionals with access to trusted partners they can engage, connect and communicate with. They can also use the community to identify potential sources of capital and exciting...
Read More >Wrexham innovation centre announces new appointments
by Nicholas Fearn , April 23
The Wrexham Enterprise Hub has appointed three new team members to develop its facilities and services before launching over the next few months. Carl Turner has joined the centre as its community manager, while Pete Rogers and Victoria Williams will support him as community assistants. Having formerly worked for NatWest Bank as a community manager,...
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