OXCCU, a pioneer in carbon-to-value technology that transforms carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals, and plastics has opened its groundbreaking demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport marking a major milestone in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
12.08.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Amardeep Parmar, cofounder of BAE HQ about making connections, remote working and building a network built on diversity.
10.08.2024
Scoring consistent business conversions is a tricky process in 2024. As brands navigate choppy online competition and aim to capture leads from demanding demographics, it’s no wonder that many are turning to helpful tools to enhance their success.
10.08.2024
The race against time and financial constraints is a constant struggle in the world of drug discovery. Developing life-saving medications and finding cures for debilitating diseases like cancer and degenerative conditions often requires years of painstaking research and immense financial resources.
09.08.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
09.08.2024
Choosing to expand a startup internationally is a significant milestone within your business, marking a crucial step in its growth and development. However, making the right geographic decision is make or break for your scale up agenda.
08.08.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Kai Zou, founder and CEO of NetMind about decentralised computational power to make AI accessible and affordable and a culture of exploration and innovation.
08.08.2024
You have the idea, skill, and spirit — now all you need is the funding. New businesses can only grow when they have adequate financial support, but where you acquire money for your new venture could determine whether your company survives and thrives or whether it dies a swift and painful death.
08.08.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Joshua Reiss, CEO of Nemisindo about transforming sound design, working with Epic Games and their current funding round.
07.08.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Ella McKay, cofounder of FATSO about dark chocolate, building relationships with retailers, unexpected flavour combinations and more dark chocolate.
06.08.2024
I’m treating A.I with C.O: Cautious Optimism. Explosive technological growth is nothing new. It feels like I’ve been running to keep up with the shockwaves of rapid innovation since the late 70s. Then, at ten or eleven years old, playing with the plastic prototypes of the first generation of products that would form the computer electronics revolution of the 70s and 80s, the pace of innovation was breathtaking. So, as I watch OpenAI’s latest presentation promoting yet more human-like upgrades to their GPT platform, it feels strangely familiar.
06.08.2024
If you’re a founder and you grew up and built a business in a volatile environment, it means you’ve played the game in ‘difficult mode’, and didn’t get extra points for jumping higher hurdles to arrive at the same place as ‘easy mode’ players. But the good news is you’ve earned resilience and resourcefulness along the way, and it is one of the most sought after traits in a founder.
05.08.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to David Delfassy, Investment Director at TDK Ventures.
05.08.2024
During the pandemic, my co-founder and I were advised to lay off our entire team. Doing so, we were told, would allow us to save costs and preserve our runway as we looked to weather the storm.
02.08.2024