Keir Starmer hands ex-Darktrace boss investment minister gig

October 11, 2024 at 07:24AM Keir Starmer appoints Poppy Gustafsson as the UK’s new investment minister, receiving widespread praise despite her mixed tenure at Darktrace. Gustafsson, with extensive business experience, aims to enhance the UK’s investment appeal. Her new role includes overseeing the Office for Investment’s expansion and collaboration with government departments to attract investment. … Read more

Ballistic Ventures Closes $360 Million Cybersecurity-Focused Fund

March 14, 2024 at 01:09PM Ballistic Ventures has closed a $360 million fund to exclusively support and nurture entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity. Led by experienced founders, the firm has previously invested in 18 companies addressing challenges including AI security and disinformation mitigation. The fund will continue to focus on addressing critical cyber challenges and … Read more