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The year 2023 saw Europe’s largest ever tech IPO, a flurry of investment in AI startups and a trickle of later-stage rounds, signaling early signs of green shoots for Europe’s tech ecosystem. Even so, the value of venture capital deals in the first half of this year was down 60.8% from 2022, while exits have hit a decade low. But some investors have thrived in this turmoil, and the seventh annual Midas List Europe will highlight the 25 most successful. Submissions for the Midas List Europe 2023, the definitive ranking of the continent’s top private tech investors, are now open…

A recent graduate from the prestigious Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Scotland, UK, Antia has not only made his homeland proud, but also set an inspiring benchmark for aspiring digital marketers worldwide. With a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Digital Marketing, awarded with distinction, and the prestigious title of “Best Overall Student,” Antia has become a beacon of success and inspiration for the digital marketing community. Born and raised in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, Antia had always been intrigued by the dynamic world of marketing, and the immense potential of the digital sphere. Armed with the ambition and quest for…

In the heart of South Africa’s ongoing struggle with poor public fund management, a crisis that has cast a shadow over the nation for years, emerges a leader – Kagiso Lerutla. At the core of South Africa’s predicament lies the pervasive spectre of corruption, estimated to siphon off billions of dollars annually from the nation’s coffers. What’s particularly unsettling is that many of the culprits perpetrating these illicit activities are none other than public officials, leveraging their positions of trust to further their own nests at the public’s expense. Moreover, the lack of accountability has been a critical driver…

Superyacht Alfa Nero finally left the Falmouth harbor after a year. It was not sailing to a new destination with a new owner but undergoing a short sea trial following repairs carried out by the ship’s captain. Looming legal battles weren’t enough that the inclement Hurricane Lee also got added to the list of ordeals. It may be a blessing in disguise as the 269-foot-long abandoned vessel finally stretched her legs after several months. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque said the Alfa Nero was taken on sea trial following repairs carried out by the ship’s captain. It was imperative to check…

Fresh, salty air. The evocative screech of seagulls. Ice cream on every corner. There’s no place quite like the Great British seaside. And if you wanted to make a move to the coast? Happily, Halifax, the bank, has just revealed the cheapest – and most expensive – locations to nab a property by the sea. The majority of the most affordable spots are in Scotland, with Greenock in Inverclyde taking the top spot. The only location in England to make the ‘cheap list’ is Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland. Meanwhile, the list of expensive seaside towns is dominated by the South West, with seven entrants. The spenniest…

Engineers and sector Experts in Trade, Industry, Tourism, Private Sector and Agriculture, met at a Validation Workshop for the Spatial Development Initiative Study (SDI) for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project, which took place in Lagos, Nigeria between 13th and 15th September 2023, marking a significant step forward in the comprehensive development of this vital corridor.  The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway is a six lane Dual Carriageway Highway from Abidjan-Lagos which is approximately 1,028 km long and connects some of the largest and most economically dynamic cities in Africa, namely: Abidjan, Accra, Cotonou, Lomé and Lagos and covers a large…

Elon Musk’s biographer said the most painful thing in the billionaire’s life was his relationship with Amber Heard. Walter Isaacson said on Kara Swisher’s podcast that “nothing hurt him more than that relationship.” Isaacson said the relationship was fraught with “storm and turmoil” that was “part of the attraction.” Elon Musk’s biographer said the billionaire’s relationship with the actor Amber Heard hurt him the most — even more than Musk’s fraught relationship with his father. “The storm and turmoil that both sides tell me about, this is not a matter of dispute, that was part of the attraction,” Walter Isaacson…

Jeremy Corbyn has warned Rishi Sunak’s net zero shake-up will cause “irreparable” damage and “cost thousands of lives”, The former Labour leader tweeted: https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/1704529002713555423