The pandemic has accelerated the need for companies to adopt digital solutions. Recent research from OnePoll and 3stepIT found that 70% of businesses across the UK and Europe have now adopted digital transformation strategies.
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Abby Wallace
13.09.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. On the week of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we're talking about how technology has developed since 2001, and how digital tools have been used to identify victims to the present day and expand U.S. surveillance capabilities.
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Abby Wallace
13.09.2021
Investors are coming under more pressure to understand and invest in companies providing solutions to the long-term issues facing our environment and society. Maddyness UK speaks to Alexandra Perez, associate at urban sustainability technology VC firm 2150, to discover how they are driving urban growth across cities in a way that is ethical, sustainable and supports the people who live there.
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Abby Wallace
13.09.2021
Compound Foods has raised $4.5M in seed funding, giving it $5.3M in total funding to-date, for its synthetic biology-based technology that makes coffee without coffee beans.
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Katie Chan
13.09.2021
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
10.09.2021
Food supply startup Collectiv Food has teamed up with London-baed location app what3words to increase the efficiency of its delivery service. The technology, which pinpoints precise dropoff and pickup stations, will also reduce carbon emissions by reducing the time delivery drivers spend commuting and searching for delivery points.
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Abby Wallace
10.09.2021
Startups are created to fix problems, but innovation often comes at a cost. New businesses bring added pressure on the environment through their water usage or carbon emissions. Controlling these issues, while ensuring a healthy working environment and diverse workforce undoubtedly impact the reputation and success of any company.
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Abby Wallace
09.09.2021
In 2019, the United Kingdom legislated a net-zero emissions target. A small step that paved the way to achieving their objective of being carbon neutral by the year 2050. In due time, they envision a quarter of Britain covered in trees, quieter roads, and the air clear from harmful fumes — a picture that pushes everyone to make a concerted effort leading towards the goal.
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Bash Sarmiento
09.09.2021
Norwich has recently become home to the city’s first business incubator space. The Akcela Incubator will now help businesses in the area grow through support from a management team at Akcela Ventures whose expertise spans startups, scaleups and VC investment .
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Abby Wallace
08.09.2021
Lockdown created a huge demand for pets. As home ownership falls and renting grows year on year, it's becoming increasingly harder for pet owners to find pet-friendly, long-term rentals. We spoke to Natasha Homer-Earley, founder of PetsScore to discover how her startup is working to fix the problem for pets and owners alike.
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Maddyness UK
08.09.2021
You’ve thought of a business idea, launched the company and created a solid UK customer base. But what is the key to success when growing an overseas presence?
07.09.2021
In a recent issue of Teaching Startup, I answered an entrepreneur’s question about customer acquisition costs (CAC) and how much of a reduction in those costs might be expected as a new startup expands its market.
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Joe Procopio
07.09.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about Texas' strictest abortion law yet, how an immense pro-choice campaign has launched on TikTok, and what Texas-based tech giants have to say.
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Abby Wallace
06.09.2021
UK firm Lilli will install AI-backed sensors in the homes of 100 people in Dorset requiring social care under a three-month pilot. The technology will monitor the residents’ behaviour, movement and use of appliances, and the data generated could reduce annual patient visits by 780 hours and save the local council £250,000 ($345,000).
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Nicola Watts
06.09.2021
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