This series features conversations between FT journalists and the technology industry’s leaders, innovators, and thinkers. In the latest instalment, Luther Lowe of Y Combinator discusses representation for Little Tech
We are inviting business incubator and accelerator schemes to take part in the third year of our ranking
Careful listening, long-life companies and lessons from a social entrepreneur
New crop of companies are offering artists ability to sell content to big tech firms to train AI
Quantum Systems and Tekever each valued at more than €1bn in latest fundraisings
Anysphere closes $900mn funding round from investors including Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz
Rogo, founded by an ex-Lazard analyst, has raised $50mn from investors led by Thrive Capital
Music samples group Splice agrees deal to acquire London-based Spitfire Audio for its library of orchestral sounds
The FT’s sixth annual ranking by revenue growth. Plus: how healthcare, technology and energy are boosting sales and a deep dive into the Mexican fintech, Canadian oil and the renewables sectors
The much-hyped sector has produced a stream of $1bn companies but regulation has failed to keep up with growth
Former employees and figures such as Geoffrey Hinton warn of dangers of allowing start-up to make corporate switch
In the US, a new breed of start-ups is disrupting the defence industry
After Ukraine, are drones the future of warfare?
A vibe shift is needed to close the gap between the UK and Silicon Valley
Companies building consumer products on top of LLMs are growing fast and attracting investor interest
Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investors
There’s clever technology behind the de-extinction of species but it may have undesired consequences
Testers have raised concerns the technology is being rushed out without sufficient safeguards
Agreement marks a key milestone for autonomous driving start-up as it accelerates global expansion plans
The 2025 ranking of fast growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Including: the Philippines looks beyond call centres, India’s Meesho taps WhatsApp, extending EV battery life, and cameras to keep drivers’ eyes on the road
South-east Asia should look to Japan and South Korea rather than Silicon Valley, research suggests
The sixth annual list is based on revenue growth between 2020 and 2023
New CEO reveals Microsoft-backed company has lowered 2023 sales data and appointed BDO for first group-wide audit
London-based start-up that fell into administration acquired by US rival Willow
Entrepreneurs and investors are rallying behind a call for a voluntary pan-European legal framework for fledgling companies
