UK net zero tech companies have almost doubled in value in the last year. The interest in climate tech reflects a surge in demand for climate action in the lead up to COP26, and a realisation of how technology can be used to offset carbon emissions in the UK.
02.11.2021
In case you weren’t aware, government officials from around the world are heading to Glasgow to start two weeks of negotiations about the future of this planet.
01.11.2021
Every week, MaddyFeed curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week we're talking about Facebook's rebrand to Meta, what this means for the company's future, and the reaction among big tech and beyond.
01.11.2021
Daily, the British public is being reminded that the NHS is in crisis. The most recent figures at the time of writing put the number of people on a waiting list for hospital treatment at 5.6 million. Many are expecting to wait 12 to 18 months to be seen, and whilst COVID-19 has had an impact, it has exacerbated an issue that already existed.
01.11.2021
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Alyse Killeen, Founder and Managing Partner of Bitcoin-focused venture firm Stillmark.
01.11.2021
Crypto is a type of currency that has been around for a while, but it's only recently seen significant growth. The reason for this sudden boom in popularity is because people are starting to realise crypto’s potential to change the way we transact and interact with one another.
29.10.2021
It's Halloween, and I couldn't resist making another bold statement: in most cases, building a business case to prove return on investment in a sales campaign is just: a bunch of Hocus Pocus. Many scale-ups have learned and developed a sales process with critical stages, one of which is often: proving the ROI.
29.10.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
29.10.2021
We are all familiar with the struggles startups – and indeed, the entire business world – has faced since 2020. But have you taken the time to consider what the life of a startup might look like in five years’ time?
28.10.2021
Eight new startups have been selected to take part in an accelerator programme aimed at worktech founders.
28.10.2021
Young people have been hit hard by unemployment in the last 18 months. In the first six months of the pandemic, the rate of youth unemployment increased by 14%, while the number of 18-24 year-olds claiming universal credit is still 66% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
27.10.2021
Entrepreneur community FutureX has announced the semi-finalists for the annual Startup Summit Competition. Showcasing Scotland’s tech for good businesses, the entrants will be judged on their potential to solve pressing social or environmental issues.
27.10.2021
Creating a new project needs a lot of time and effort. So many things have to be right for it to become popular among readers and your future clients. We’re sure your teams work hard to make it worth every visit by Internet users.
27.10.2021
Spice Startups has launched a pop-up workspace for startup founders in the UK. SPICESPACE, which was launched in collaboration with tech scaleup company Techspace, will provide a new space for startups to grow throughout the entire month of November.
26.10.2021