Earlier this year, the UK tech industry was valued at £1T, a significant milestone that only the US and China have previously reached. In fact, following record levels of venture capital investment, the UK tech industry is now home to thirteen decacorns – businesses valued at $10B or more – putting the value of the UK market at more than double that of Germany and nearly five times greater than France and Sweden.
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Mike Rhodes
06.10.2022
Establishing a legal entity abroad is a time-consuming and expensive process and, more than anything, very risky. If business in the new market is bad and the foreign entity needs to be closed again, the financial losses are substantial, which can stifle business growth. Here you will read how startups can minimise their risks and enter new markets with full confidence.
05.10.2022
After two difficult and turbulent years, the tech job market is forcing recruiters to reinvent themselves and their practices. This observation was shared by the organisers and participants at the second EuraTechnologies Talent Fair event in Lille this week.
04.10.2022
About a third of the food produced on earth - food we pay for - is wasted. Food waste, as a result, has been dubbed by some as ‘the world’s dumbest problem’. And in my opinion, the title is justified, although dumb problems can be difficult to solve.
04.10.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Christian Noske, partner at NGP Capital.
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Christian Noske
03.10.2022
You’ve probably heard of a Head of Growth, the new kid on the block that is being compared to the Head of Marketing. Chances are you might also wonder what the actual difference is between them because it almost seems that they do the same things.
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Nour Hassaïne
03.10.2022
First impressions count for so much, and the good news is that if you can impress your new manager right from the start, there’s no reason for them ever to change their view that you’re a model member of their team. So whether you’ve joined a new team, or the new manager has joined yours, here are half a dozen ways to get off on the best possible footing with them.
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Richard Templar
01.10.2022
February 24, 2022, became the pivotal point in Ukraine’s history and the life of many Ukrainians. As thousands chose to join the Armed Forces and fight the aggressor, millions continued working to support the economy, the Army, and the displaced families. Software developers and other tech specialists continued their hard work amid the dangers and risks of the war. In contrast to other badly damaged industries, Ukraine's IT sector has become a beacon of light for the country.
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Maksym Petruk
30.09.2022
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
30.09.2022
When your business begins to get on its feet, you'll want to establish your reputation among your customer base, and building a memorable brand is one of the ways to do so. In a rapidly-shifting economy, people are turning to companies that they know and can rely on, so ensuring you get a foothold in the minds of your clients through clear and effective branding will help you during these challenging times.
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Steven Carruthers
28.09.2022
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
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