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Atomico releases the State of European Tech Report 2020
We’ve all been waiting to see just how much of an impact COVID has had on the tech ecosystem. Maddyness goes into detail on the five shifts to look out for as Atomico releases its annual State of European Tech report.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
What makes a journalist want to become a tech CEO? Interview with James Flint, Hospify
He covered technology before the internet even existed for the Independent, Mute and WIRED. But then, several years ago, James Flint decided to seek new pastures at the sharp end of the cyber universe. Why?
Portfolio by " James Flint
09.12.2020
Oxford tech bounces back from coronavirus impact to raise over $500M in 2020
Oxford’s tech sector has demonstrated its world-leading qualities as the job market bounced back from the impact of the coronavirus and startups and scaleups in the sector raised over $500M in the year to date.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
How ‘Open Banking’ is hitting the mainstream via new innovations
Open Banking, which requires giving third parties access to your personal or business financial data, might well sound incredibly unpalatable on paper, but consumers are lapping it up. The concept was designed to disrupt traditional financial services and - because of new innovations - it is starting to be embraced by more and more individuals and businesses.
News by " Chloe Marchbank
09.12.2020
VC Spend in DACH startups reaches record high of €2.1B in Q3 2020
Frontline Ventures, an early stage B2B SaaS venture capital firm specialising in global expansion, and Speedinvest, a European venture capital fund for early-stage tech startups, have today released the findings of a report analysing the state of tech and venture capital in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
News by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
Frank Restuccia: ‘I wish I learned to code when I was a kid’
As a father of two young children, I have recently been contemplating what skills they’ll need to thrive in the world of tomorrow. If I could speak to my six-year-old self, I would spend more time learning to code. I strongly believe that coding has become a foundational skill that has value across many disciplines. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to code from an early age.
Opinion by " Frank Restuccia
09.12.2020
Keeping kids safe online: Interview with Richard Pursey, CEO of SafeToNet
When it comes to taking safeguarding responsibilities seriously, SafeToNet is streets ahead of every tech giant out there. After seeing a terminally ill child in tears over online bullying, Richard Pursey channeled his experience in behavioural analytics into creating a tool to keep children safe from harm – without eroding their privacy.
Portfolio by " Richard Pursey
08.12.2020
Why venture capital investors are usually wrong about startups
If an investor has passed on investing in your startup, it’s probably for one of these reasons: Your startup isn’t investable. Your business doesn’t fit their investment thesis. There’s only so much room in their portfolio.
Tools by " Joe Procopio
08.12.2020
Seven signs you’re stuck on autopilot
Have you ever driven or walked somewhere only to realise you can’t remember a single part of the journey? Or driven or cycled to the wrong destination and wondered what you’re doing there?
Opinion by " Bridget Rooth
08.12.2020
Valloop comes out of stealth to radicalise SME buy-outs through employee ownership
Employee owned companies are more innovative because managers go out of their way to consult, share information and give staff responsibility. Valloop, founded to empower employees and management to buy the companies they work for, has emerged from stealth ready to back small business founders wishing to exit.
News by " Maddyness
07.12.2020
Highland Europe announces partner promotions and a new fund to build global leaders
Highland Europe invests in some of Europe’s fastest growing tech companies – including popular meal replacement provider, Huel. It has just announced that it has raised a new oversubscribed fund of €700M and upgraded its team.
News by " Maddyness
07.12.2020
Autonomous, electric, connected, shared, a portrait of InMotion Ventures
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. This week we spoke to Sebastian Peck, Managing Director InMotion Ventures.
Portfolio by " Sebastian Peck
07.12.2020
10 best books about innovation
At first glance, innovation may seem difficult to comprehend. When you think about, innovation is only a thought, rather than a flesh-and-blood concept.
Decoding by " Katherine Rundell
07.12.2020
EV report turns into PR disaster for Aston Martin
Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers has said the firm will investigate how a report was published that said EVs needed to be driven 48,000 miles to repay their embodied carbon footprint – a figure that has been debunked by other studies.
Decoding by " Marc Height
07.12.2020
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