Startup valuations have been brought into stark focus in recent months, and the picture is bleak. The number of companies achieving unicorn status is slowing - in 2021 537 hit that milestone globally, but so far this year just 230 have done so as macroeconomic headwinds hit venture capital. While this might spark some concerns for the health of the global startup ecosystem, the silver lining is that it might just stop the obsession of many media outlets with covering only large funding rounds (because, presumably, a bigger number means a better business).
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Stephen Page
28.09.2022
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has disrupted the local talent supply across many industries and sectors. Which options do UK businesses have to hire international talent in a post-Brexit world?
27.09.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Leon Ballard, cofounder of Least about the commercial leasing process, resistance to change and turning real estate into a digitised asset class.
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Leon Ballard
27.09.2022
As more UK VC firms become B Corp certified, Max Lunn profiles six of the more prominent, asking what this means for their business and the tech ecosystem more generally.
27.09.2022
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become increasingly important in recent years. The latest legislation from the European Union, however, means businesses will have no choice but to take it seriously – something that could have significant consequences for larger enterprises and longer term significant impacts for publicly traded small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Jessica Camus
26.09.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Jason Mahendran, Senior Investor at Active Partners.
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Jason Mahendran
26.09.2022
At the London Law Collective, we provide entrepreneurs and startups with quality legal advice. As such, we are well aware of the common errors that they make, both legal and non-legal, and which often drive them to seek our support. We’ve been asked by Maddyness to share our experiences, thoughts and solutions
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Tim Herbert
24.09.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Maddyness UK
23.09.2022
France, and more generally Western countries, are witnessing a wave of resignations. In France, more than 520,000 people left their jobs between late 2021 and the start of 2022. But among those who have done it, 60% regret their decision.
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JÉROMINE DOUX
23.09.2022
As part of our quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alex Neves, cofounder and CEO of Clean Food Group about sustainable alternatives to food ingredients, collaborating with the University of Bath and applying technology and innovation to help make food systems healthier and more sustainable.
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Alex Neves
22.09.2022
It’s been sixteen years since ‘Google’ became a recognised verb in the Oxford English Dictionary, and it is still our first port of call when looking for something. We’ve all been there. Who hasn’t Googled for a new pair of Veja shoes or a ME+EM maxi dress? Google Shopping allows shoppers to search for any product online to easily compare items and prices across sellers – but a simple listing is only the starting line for retailers to gain a competitive advantage.
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Drew Smith
22.09.2022
Networks continue to be the lifeblood of many startups and scaleups across the globe and there is a rising number of companies making the job of forming these networks their sole mission. Meet, the super connectors.
21.09.2022
No one likes criticism. We all wish that every word spoken to and about us or the organisation we represent could be effusive praise. After all, compliments feel good, but complaints, well, not so much…
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Indiana Lee
21.09.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Shruti Rai, cofounder and chief growth officer at Novus, about the power of people to transform the world, growing a remote team and building a super app for the conscious consumer.
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Shruti Rai
20.09.2022
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