Welcome to our weekly South West Tech News roundup, where you can get all the headlines from the past week in one place.
What has our busy tech and digital community been up to this week? From award wins and innovative breakthroughs to unmissable events and capital raised, take a moment to reflect on the hive of daily activity taking place in our region.
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Bristol-based Exacta Group has posted its strongest-ever Q1 performance, with revenue exceeding £8.5 million and growing more than 60% year-on-year.
Driven by demand for high-performance server technology, the company also reported a record order book, positioning it for continued growth into the rest of the year.
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More than half of UK venture capital investment is now going to companies outside London, highlighting the growing strength of regional tech ecosystems.
New analysis shows particularly strong activity in sectors such as life sciences, clean tech and energy, with early-stage and spinout-driven innovation playing a key role.
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The latest techSPARK Easy Social saw the South West tech community come together for an evening of axe throwing in Bath.
From first-timers to seasoned throwers, the event created a relaxed space for genuine conversations, new connections and a different approach to networking.
Stay tuned for our next Easy Socials!
Fraudsters using AI-generated identities and forged documents are posing a growing risk to local councils, with South Gloucestershire Council warning that this type of fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent.
While the authority is adopting AI tools to help detect and prevent scams, officials say the pace of innovation is challenging councils’ ability to keep up with emerging threats.
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Today is your final opportunity to be part of two of the South West’s biggest tech moments. Nominations for The SPARKies and applications for Silicon Gorge close today.
Whether you’re looking to showcase your work, celebrate your team, or gain recognition across the region, this is your moment to step forward.