The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s potential answer to the opioid crisis
Agencies providing overseas-based staff for US clients have prospered
TLcom Capital doubles previous amount to raise $154mn for continent’s start-ups in a move that could help ease sector gloom
One-year-old French start-up approached by multiple investors who view it as Europe’s answer to OpenAI
Silicon Valley venture capital group hauls in one of the largest funds since downturn in tech sector
As the start-up downturn continues, it has become difficult to persuade investors to part with their money
Ex-Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg thinks advanced AI can help
This fifth annual list is based on revenue growth achieved between 2019 and 2022
The sixth annual ranking of companies in the region with the highest growth. Health tech businesses thrive post-pandemic even as VC funding drops. Plus: Singapore draws in start-ups; new models of corporate success in Japan; India’s EV expansion
The city-state’s location, high reporting standards and reputation for stability make it an attractive base in the region
Data shows a ‘sustained slowdown’ has persisted in the first quarter of 2024 as a lack of exit options weighs on fundraising efforts
Scheme is designed to support companies that work on cutting-edge projects
Emad Mostaque’s resignation from group valued at $1bn came after legal skirmishes and battles with investors
Once country’s most valuable start-up, the company is beset with allegations of mismanagement and governance failings
Financial services among biggest spenders as higher rates lead to bigger margins and surplus cash for tech
Shanghai-based unicorn known as ‘little red book’ brought in $500mn in net profit last year
Court documents show Sachin Dev Duggal and Saurabh Dhoot face questions from authorities over past business dealings
Satya Nadella’s appointment of Mustafa Suleyman continues strategy of developing ties with fledging AI companies
Canada and UAE lobby companies as global competition over developing cutting-edge technology heats up
One-year-old healthcare start-up gains investment from venture groups including General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz
Companies and their backers are starting to show more signs of acceptance of valuation cuts in ‘down round’ financing
The inaugural list covers 125 hubs in 21 countries. Plus: how a Munich lab helps businesses grow; Barcelona’s welcoming and accessible programmes; UK advice networks counter fall in funds; the value of university-business links; and how to flourish beyond the capital
The UK heads the FT/Statista/Sifted ranking with the most hubs, followed by Germany and Spain
SETsquared, the number three start-up centre in Europe, follows a low-pressure approach to nurture a business
Knowledge intensive companies can benefit from their co-location with strong academic centres
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