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The Sun
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
‘Air Miles Andy' free to end travel ban after FBI closes probe into Prince's links with paedo tycoon Jeffrey Epstein
PRINCE Andrew can end his self-imposed travel ban and return to being 'Air Miles Andy' after a leaked memo revealed the FBI is closing its investigation into his Jeffrey Epstein links. The terrified Duke, 65, has hunkered down at Royal Lodge in Windsor for six years fearing arrest if he left the UK. 3 3 3 A friend said: 'He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted. But without the FBI investigation hanging over his head he will feel it's safe to travel. 'He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he'd always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested. 'Hopefully with this out of the way it means he can at least leave the country. 'What's he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn't been convicted of any crime and can't sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever.' He racked up huge bills while a working royal and UK trade envoy. But his only recent trip abroad was on a private jet to Bahrain in 2022. Earlier this year The Sun revealed he was flogging access to former business contacts around the globe in a commercial deal with Dutch-based firm Startupbootcamp. Under the agreement, Andy gets cash for passing on links he gained through defunct global scheme Pitch@Palace, mainly in East Asia. Arrest fears meant he has been unable to meet his contacts. Andrew had said he would be prepared to speak to the FBI and 'willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency' after convicted paedophile Epstein died in 2019. Six months later US prosecutors said he had 'provided zero co-operation'. The Sun then revealed the Department of Justice applied to the Home Office to speak to Andrew via a mutual legal assistance request used only in criminal investigations. Their investigation was paused last year. Andrew has always denied claims by Virginia Giuffre that he abused her when she was 17.
Entrepreneur
23-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Startupbootcamp India Launches Pre-Accelerator to Boost Clean Energy Startups
The programme is expected to receive over 300 applications by the July 31 deadline. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Startupbootcamp India (SBC India), a newly launched joint venture between Startupbootcamp Australia and BRK Ventures, has announced the launch of a specialised pre-accelerator programme focused on nurturing early-stage clean energy startups in India. The initiative, aimed at catalysing breakthrough innovations in the climate tech space, will support startups working in six high-impact domains: AI-driven energy systems, renewable integration, next-generation energy storage, green hydrogen, net-zero solutions, and blockchain-enabled decentralized energy markets. Trevor Townsend, CEO of Startupbootcamp Australia, said, "We're excited to partner with BRK Ventures to launch Startupbootcamp India and support the next wave of climate tech innovation. India has the talent, urgency, and scale to drive impactful climate solutions that resonate both locally and globally." The programme is expected to receive over 300 applications by the July 31 deadline. It officially begins in August 2025 and will run for three months, culminating in a showcase day in November where participating startups will present their progress to marquee venture capitalists and early-stage investors. Kamal Bansal, Managing Partner at BRK Ventures, stated, "India's energy transition needs a 360-degree approach to tackle challenges like urban pollution, flooding, and climate-induced agricultural disruption. Our belief is to support climate-tech-focused startups in their very early days with strategic partnerships like SBC Australia." SBC India aims to provide participating startups with tailored mentorship, funding access, and exposure to a global network of industry experts and corporate partners. The programme focuses on helping entrepreneurs at the idea and seed stage develop actionable roadmaps and prepare for scalable growth. Startupbootcamp Australia brings a strong track record to the Indian market, having partnered with global corporations such as Shell, Bosch, GE, Microsoft, and AWS to accelerate cleantech ventures worldwide. This venture with BRK Ventures marks a significant step in building a bridge between India's local climate challenges and global innovation ecosystems. "This isn't just about startups," Townsend added. "It's about building a clean energy future, and we believe the best ideas often begin in the earliest stages." With its first cohort set to launch soon, SBC India stands poised to become a key player in shaping India's clean energy startup ecosystem and advancing the country's journey towards a net-zero economy.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PayToMe.co Selected by AWS Strategic Startups Team to Accelerate Fintech Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- an award-winning AI-powered fintech marketplace, has been selected to join the invite-only AWS Strategic Startups Team, a highly selective initiative that publicly supports the world's most promising technology companies. Through this partnership, will receive dedicated technical and strategic support from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to remove infrastructure roadblocks, scale globally, and connect with capital and enterprise partners. "Being selected by AWS is more than a technical milestone—it's a public endorsement of our vision to build the Amazon of fintech," said Mike Ulker, Founder and CEO of "With AWS behind us, we're accelerating global expansion, deepening our partner ecosystem, and advancing toward our next phase of strategic fundraising." Strategic Backing from AWS to Unlock Scale, Capital, and Corporate Partnerships As part of the AWS Strategic Startups Team, gains access to: A dedicated AWS technical and account team AWS Activate credits, funding programs, and technical architecture guidance Strategic introductions to AWS-integrated partners including Vanta, Alloy, Socure, Unit, and Moov, supporting compliance, embedded finance, and infrastructure scaling. Support to consolidate infrastructure and accelerate AI deployment Unified AI Financial Platform for the Future of SMBs delivers an all-in-one financial platform that replaces fragmented systems with an intelligent, integrated solution. Key capabilities include: AI-powered bookkeeping and real-time financial reporting Custom invoicing in over 100 countries and languages Patented Text-to-Pay® technology for SMS-based payments Embedded fraud prevention, compliance automation, and KYC/KYB modules ACH and card processing for merchants in 34+ countries Integration with 12,000+ banks and 7,000+ business applications Built for scale, the platform supports businesses in travel, logistics, SaaS, and e-commerce, empowering them to grow globally with ease and transparency. Backed by AWS, Hatcher+, and Startupbootcamp, is actively expanding its technology and global reach while preparing for its upcoming capital raise. The company is welcoming new investors, corporate partners, and accelerator alliances that align with its mission to redefine embedded finance and compliance infrastructure for SMBs worldwide. About in Silicon Valley, is an AI-driven fintech marketplace transforming how businesses manage payments, compliance, and financial automation. The platform supports scalable invoicing, KYC/KYB, and cross-border payments in over 100 countries. For more, visit Startupbootcamp:Startupbootcamp is a top-ranked global accelerator focused on innovation, investment, and impact. With 5,000+ mentors and partners across 20+ countries, the program supports startups through growth stages in fintech, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Recognized by the Financial Times as Europe's top accelerator, Startupbootcamp drives global transformation through collaboration. About Hatcher+:Hatcher+ is a leading global venture capital firm that partners with accelerators, family offices, and institutional investors across five continents. Using its proprietary FAAST™ platform, Hatcher+ leverages AI to drive capital deployment, portfolio construction, and real-time financial insights. Media Contact: Mike Ulker (650) 963 4969 395229@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
Arabian Business
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Meta, Startupbootcamp to accelerate agentic AI startups in MENA with Llama design drive
Meta, the global technology leader, and leading startup accelerators Startupbootcamp announced a partnership to launch a new edition of the 'Llama Design Drive' programme in the Middle East. The three-month initiative will equip MENA-based startups with tools, mentorship, and offer compute сredits to build agentic AI applications — intelligent assistants and chatbots that autonomously solve real-world problems. Empowering MENA's AI startups The programme centres on Meta's Llama models, the latest open-source natively multimodal large language model. Startups will use this technology to address regional challenges in mobility, aviation, healthcare, energy, retail, education, and public services. The initiative will conclude with the Llama Summit, where selected startups showcase their solutions to regional and global audiences. 'At Meta, we believe in the transformative power of open-source AI. Through Llama Design Drive, we're co-creating it with the region's most promising founders, building AI agents that reflect the priorities, challenges, and opportunities of the MENA region,' said Joulan Abdelkhalek, Policy Programs Manager at Meta. This year's focus on agentic AI reflects the region's growing appetite for digital transformation and scalable automation. With governments across the MENA region actively investing in digital infrastructure and AI capabilities, there is an increasing demand for AI agents that provide smart, self-directed support in public services, online learning, digital healthcare, and green mobility. Startupbootcamp said it views this as a natural evolution of AI in the region. 'From conversational healthcare bots to digital tutors and public service assistants, agentic AI is uniquely positioned to unlock regional potential. We've seen startups in our past cohorts deliver impactful solutions, and this year we're doubling down on that vision,' said Hani Murad, CEO of Startupbootcamp. Selected startups will receive a comprehensive support package, including up to $25,000 in AWS credits for compute-intensive development, as well as technical mentorship from Meta's engineering teams and AI experts. The programme will collaborate with industry leaders to design challenges and provide real-world problem statements.
Hi Dubai
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Meta and Startupbootcamp to Accelerate Agentic AI Startups in MENA with Llama Design Drive
Meta, the global technology leader, has partnered again with Startupbootcamp, one of the world's leading startup accelerators, to launch a new edition of the Llama Design Drive program. This three-month initiative equips MENA-based startups with tools, mentorship, and offers compute сredits to build agentic AI applications — intelligent assistants and chatbots that autonomously solve real-world problems. The program centres on Meta's Llama models, the latest open-source natively multimodal large language model. Startups will use this technology to address regional challenges in mobility, aviation, healthcare, energy, retail, education, and public services. The initiative concludes with the Llama Summit, where selected startups showcase their solutions to regional and global audiences. At Meta, we believe in the transformative power of open-source AI. Through Llama Design Drive, we're co-creating it with the region's most promising founders, building AI agents that reflect the priorities, challenges, and opportunities of the MENA region, said Joulan Abdelkhalek, Policy Programs Manager at Meta. This year's focus on agentic AI reflects the region's growing appetite for digital transformation and scalable automation. With governments across the MENA region actively investing in digital infrastructure and AI capabilities, there is an increasing demand for AI agents that provide smart, self-directed support in public services, online learning, digital healthcare, and green mobility. Startupbootcamp views this as a natural evolution of AI in the region. From conversational healthcare bots to digital tutors and public service assistants, agentic AI is uniquely positioned to unlock regional potential. We've seen startups in our past cohorts deliver impactful solutions, and this year we're doubling down on that vision, said Hani Murad, CEO of Startupbootcamp. Selected startups will receive a comprehensive support package, including up to $25,000 in AWS credits for compute-intensive development, as well as technical mentorship from Meta's engineering teams and AI experts. During the three-month program, founders will engage in intensive workshops, capacity-building sessions, and ongoing guidance to develop, deploy, and scale agentic AI products for the local market. The program is collaborating with industry leaders to design challenges and provide real-world problem statements. Previous partners include RTA, Chalhoub Group, Dubai Holding, Emirates Airline, and MBC Group — organisations that gained early access to innovative AI solutions, aligned with their digital strategies, and deepened their engagement with regional startup ecosystems. The program builds on its successful 2024 edition, which attracted over 200 startup applications from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Forty-three startups were selected across two cohorts, comprising 30 in the UAE and 13 in the KSA, spanning sustainability, content creation, accessibility, and predictive analytics. The UAE cohort winners included Indigo Hive, Transcend Technologies, Fitch Technologies, Carbon Sifr, and Ahmad Joudi, while the KSA cohort featured Labib Technologies, Mugafi, and Musajjel. The MENA region is emerging as a hub for AI innovation, with the agent market projected to grow from $213.1 million in 2024 to $2.2 billion by 2030. The UAE's Falcon and Saudi Arabia's ALLaM models highlight regional leadership, while government investment in skills prepares the workforce for AI transformation. With 86% of professionals anticipating that AI will reshape their roles by 2029, the MENA region is positioning itself as a global leader in AI. News Source: Startup Boot Camp
