Intelligent SME.tech Issue 47 | Page 9

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Fireblocks for Start-ups launches to provide builders with seamless and secure Blockchain technology

Fireblocks , an easy-to-use platform for building Blockchain applications and managing digital asset operations , has launched Fireblocks for Start-ups , a suite of self-service tools designed specifically for start-ups to easily build Blockchain-based products .

Fireblocks for Start-ups offers easy-to-implement technology and battle-tested security to power the next generation of start-ups looking to quickly bring to market innovative digital asset solutions . These companies will gain access to the following features :

• Treasury management – Start-ups can secure their digital assets , manage dayto-day treasury operations , connect to exchanges , access DeFi and interact with trading counterparties

• Direct custody Wallets-as-a- Service – The most secure way for start-ups to embed multi-party computation ( MPC ) wallets into their applications at scale

• Embedded wallets – The building block for start-ups to create their non-custodial key management solution

• Fireblocks network – The industry ’ s largest digital asset network that provides a layer of trust between counterparties to mitigate the security risks associated with digital asset transfers .

Lawtech companies helping UK SMEs with their business growth

Many SMEs find accessing legal services a relatively daunting , challenging and sometimes expensive proposition .

Enter the new wave of LawTech companies which are playing a crucial role for SME and start-up / scaleup businesses – helping companies access legal advice and documentation when either their budgets or people resources are stretched .

LawtechUK , the Ministry of Justice ( MoJ ) backed initiative , is a driving force behind this Digital Transformation in the legal sector while also hoping to boost more entrepreneurial activity and inspire more founders to launch LawTech start-ups .

“ It is essential that everyone can access justice , whether as a private individual or as a business . This is especially crucial for SMEs , which often struggle to find or afford legal services . Research shows that over a quarter of SMEs have lost income due to legal issues but only 16 % have instructed a solicitor to solve a legal issue ,” said Christina Blacklaws , Chair of LawtechUK ’ s Panel .

ThinCats backs Rose Street Partners ’ acquisition of Birmingham-based Fuelsoft

ThinCats , a leading alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs , has provided a debt facility to support Rose Street Partners , a newly launched investor in UK private companies , with the acquisition of Fuelsoft , a leading provider of software for the fuel distribution industry .

Founded by David Kingsman and John Allen , Fuelsoft has been dedicated to delivering market-leading software to the fuel distribution industry for decades . With Rose Street and ThinCats ’ support , Fuelsoft is poised to accelerate product development , enhance customer support and expand its team to ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry for many years to come .

David Kingsman , who will remain on Fuelsoft ’ s Board , said : “ We are excited to partner with Rose Street as we embark on this new chapter . Its philosophy of long-term investment aligns perfectly with our own objectives , and it will enable Fuelsoft to further develop our products , empower our team and provide the best possible service to our customers .”