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Customer service innovation, green energy and more in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " David Johnson
24.01.2025
Techspace’s Farringdon flagship becomes official home of London AI hub
The London AI Hub has officially found its home in the heart of Farringdon. Developed by Techspace, this groundbreaking partnership establishes a new epicentre for AI collaboration and innovation and cements London and the UK in the race for AI dominance.
News by " David Johnson
23.01.2025
5 ways inclusive companies make more money
Want to make more money? Good, me too. But how to do that by staying true to your values? Here’s the thing: inclusion isn’t just a “nice to have”, something for companies to do to show how right-on they are.
Opinion by " Rachel Morgan-Trimmer
23.01.2025
Kraaft raises €13M to expand internationally and enhance Its "WhatsApp for Construction"
Riding the wave of success with its communication app tailored to construction professionals, Kraaft is aiming for international growth following a €13 million funding round. The investment will also support the development of new features for the platform.
News by " Nadege Hubert
23.01.2025
Kraaft raises €13M to expand internationally and enhance Its
The UK’s AI Action Plan: Late to the race, but ready to lead
The UK Government’s recently published AI Action Plan led by Matt Clifford, underscores the need for the UK to adopt AI on a grand scale. The Prime Minister outlined in his speech at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, AI is “the defining opportunity of our generation.” With a £14B investment commitment and goals spanning computing power, data, and talent, the UK’s economic trajectory will hinge on the execution of enhancing overall productivity.
Opinion by " Gavin Poole
22.01.2025
Tech Nation relaunches Rising Stars competition with £3M boost for early-stage startups
Tech Nation, part of Founders Forum Group, has launched the 2025 edition of its iconic Rising Stars competition. In partnership with Rigby Group, Haatch, and Wealth Club, the revamped initiative will accelerate the UK’s most innovative early-stage startups, giving them the exposure, resources, and funding needed to scale. Now merged with OneToWin, the enhanced programme aims to uncover the UK’s most promising tech startups, offering a record-breaking £3M prize pot.
News by " David Johnson
22.01.2025
Meet Nsave, a global account for global young professionals
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Amer Baroudi, cofounder and CEO of nsave about Financial exclusion, navigating complex systems that are resistant to innovation and why you need a good reason to do what you want to do.
Portfolio by " Amer Baroudi
21.01.2025
Meet Nsave, a global account for global young professionals
European venture with a Silicon Valley mindset, a profile of Hoxton Ventures
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Payton Dobbs, Partner at Hoxton Ventures.
Portfolio by " Payton Dobbs
20.01.2025
European venture with a Silicon Valley mindset, a profile of Hoxton Ventures
French Tech shines at Retail's Big Show
The 2025 edition of NRF, the global tech expo for retail, has just concluded. Once again, it brought together the world’s biggest players in the sector in New York with French Tech present in force.
News by " Emilie Pierre-Desmonde
20.01.2025
Synthesia 2.0, traveltech, quantum and fintech for immigrants in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " David Johnson
17.01.2025
Premium Gin, AI pathology and ocean data in this week's MaddyMoney
Hyperline, the fintech founded by former Spendesk employees, continues to grow
To support the transformation of billing systems by introducing a new level of flexibility that meets client expectations, Hyperline has announced a new funding round, raising €10M. This funding will allow the company to strengthen its sales teams and expand across Europe.
News by " Nadege Hubert
16.01.2025
London set to become global AI epicentre with launch of new AI hub
Tech Nation, Merantix, and Onfido Founder Husayn Kassai team up to unveil a cutting-edge AI hub in partnership with Techspace. In a bold move to crown London as a global AI powerhouse, this initiative aims to galvanise the UK’s thriving AI ecosystem through collaboration, community, and innovation.
News by " David Johnson
16.01.2025
London set to become global AI epicentre with launch of new AI hub
Habitual, the tools, support, and guidance you need to achieve and maintain better health
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Napala Pratini, CEO & cofounder of Habitual about habit change, weight loss and the reversal of type 2 diabetes.
Portfolio by " Napala Pratini
15.01.2025
For the On-Demand economy to survive and thrive, insurers and platforms need to listen to drivers
Since 2020, buying behaviours have shifted significantly in favour of on-demand purchasing options. As such, the global on-demand economy is expected to reach $335B by 2025, according to PwC research.
Decoding by " Dan Bratshpis
15.01.2025
For the On-Demand economy to survive and thrive, insurers and platforms need to listen to drivers
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