The recent market crash, particularly in the tech world, has created an uncertain and unfavourable environment for startups. For founders, there are a number of ways to preserve your business and ride out the market instability.
26.07.2022
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been rather hot. Last Tuesday saw temperatures in the UK push past 40C for the first time ever, and wildfires have been raging across the continent. But, extreme heat has not just been impacting the UK and Europe. The US, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia have also been significantly affected.
25.07.2022
Investment in UK climate technology is at an all-time high with over £2B raised by domestic ClimateTech startups last year alone. However, early-stage investment into climate technology, particularly climate hardware, still lags significantly behind the venture safe havens of SaaS and Fintech.
25.07.2022
As the sun starts to shine more and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to think about ways to make the most out of summer. And what better way to do that than by generating some extra income? If you're looking for a way to earn some extra money or just want something fun to do in your spare time, then a side hustle is the perfect option.
23.07.2022
With the aim of creating a unique space for the development and scale-up of fintech startups, Paris&Co, a key entrepreneurial player with its own business incubator "Le Swave", is opening Hub Fintech Europe at the top of the Grande Arche de la Défense in Paris.
22.07.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
22.07.2022
The MEDDIC sales process earned popularity in the 1990s when it was put into practice by two business professionals who wanted to try its functionality. According to statistics, this methodology increased the company's revenue from $300M to $1B within a very short time.
22.07.2022
Transport was hammered by the pandemic, with restrictions in place the last thing that people could do was travel. As a result, Seatfrog - much like the trains that connected the country - abruptly came to a halt and watched 97% of revenue get wiped out overnight.
21.07.2022
It’s been a strong couple of years for the UK’s tech and fintech scenes. In 2021, investment in the fintech sector rose to £30.7B according to KPMG. Likewise, since the start of 2022, tech startups in the UK have raised around £12.4B, putting Britain ahead of China when it comes to startup investment.
21.07.2022
The events industry was one of the sectors worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent health restrictions. Forced to adapt to a new reality, organisations have heavily relied on the use of online technology to maintain links with their various stakeholders. This has allowed private companies and public institutions to reach a much wider audience, with hybrid formats becoming the new norm.
19.07.2022
For centuries, shareholder value has been the most important goal for most companies. While it remains a critical component, many companies have now moved away from a total ‘shareholder value above all else’ approach.
18.07.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
15.07.2022
Even with years of professional experience, your first job in a startup setting can be stressful and disorienting. Having guided numerous career starters in early- and growth-stage companies, Christine Harris and Sven Jungmann share six observations that can help any first-time startup employee find their way to success.
14.07.2022
The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
13.07.2022