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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
The ultimate career power move – being a connector
As the adage goes, sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know. Professional networking probably springs to mind as the most obvious way to broaden your horizons but attending big conferences or being invited to fireside chats will only get you so far. Being a connector is where it’s really at. But what does being a connector mean and what does it entail?
News by " Aoibhinn Mc Bride
14.01.2025
How to successfully pivot to a career in AI, and earn more money
Revalue, the nature-tech dedicated to designing cutting-edge and trusted carbon credits
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Stuart Rowland, founder and CEO of Revalue about combining organisational cultures, an invaluable angel investor and creating a new generation of carbon credits to save a planet in crisis.
Portfolio by " Stuart Rowland
14.01.2025
Revalue, the nature-tech dedicated to designing cutting-edge and trusted carbon credit
Focal Deploy, the most effective way for GPs and LPs to meet in 2025
As we step into 2025, the venture capital landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. For General Partners (GPs), standing out has never been more critical. Limited Partners (LPs) are more discerning than ever, seeking strong returns in a climate where only VCs with a clear competitive edge get access to the best deals.
News by " Issie James
13.01.2025
Dubai: In pursuit of innovation to shape the future
A few months after the close of Gitex Global 2024, a global showcase for emerging technologies that attracted more than 200,000 participants, Dubai reaffirmed its futuristic leadership ambitions with the Dubai Future Forum conference, held on November 19 and 20. This event, though less marked by spectacular demonstrations, was equally strategic, bringing together over 2,500 experts to discuss and explore the major technological challenges of tomorrow.
News by " Etienne Portais
In partnership with GITEX
10.01.2025
Dubai: In pursuit of innovation to shape the future
Premium Gin, AI pathology and ocean data 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
10.01.2025
Premium Gin, AI pathology and ocean data in this week's MaddyMoney
CES 2025: These 3 French innovations are stealing the spotlight in Las Vegas!
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS – Before the official start of CES, we had the chance to preview several products being launched at CES Unveiled. Among them, some French startups showcased fittingly innovative and relevant solutions. Here are three standout innovations from France via Las Vegas.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
08.01.2025
CES 2025: These 3 French innovations are stealing the spotlight in Las Vegas!
Nu Quantum, pioneering quantum networking technology since 2018
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Founder and CEO of Nu Quantum about photonics, quantum networks and the opportunity for the UK to be a world leader in Quantum.
Portfolio by " Carmen Palacios-Berraquero
07.01.2025
Nu Quantum, pioneering quantum networking technology since 2018
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