UKRI Creative Industries Investor Database: A Guide for Creative Start-Ups Connecting Creative Start-Ups with the Right Investors UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Government body which directs UK research funding, has published a database of investors who are aligned with the creative industries. The database helps creative entrepreneurs, start-up founders and early-stage businesses identify investors who are aligned with their particular creative specialisms – whether that’s fashion, film, TV and video, music and radio, games, architecture or any of a range of other creative sub-sectors. What the UKRI Creative Investor Database Includes As noted in this UKRI post, the database

Iain Russell and Emily Teesdale named Notable Practitioners in Managing IP’s IP STARS 2025 We are pleased to announce that Iain Russell, Founder and Director of Russell IP, has been recognised in Managing IP’s IP STARS as a Notable Practitioner in 2025. This is testament to Iain’s reputation within the patent profession for providing high-quality, responsive and pragmatic advice to Russell IP’s clients, especially in the software, AI, machine learning and music technology sectors. Russell IP consultant Emily Teesdale has also been listed as a Notable Practitioner this year. Congratulations, Iain and Emily! To find out more about the IP