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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Demi Odulana
29.09.2023
UK mental health care is in desperate need of digital innovation. Demand for support has skyrocketed post-pandemic, while record wait lists mean many are left unable to access care when they need it.
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Dr Stefano Goria
29.09.2023
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Thomas Panton, CEO and Hugo Douglas-Deane, CMO of Canopey.
28.09.2023
The International Week of Happiness at Work can be a catalyst for startup businesses, fostering a positive work environment and employee well-being, boosting creativity and productivity - vital elements for entrepreneurial success in today's competitive landscape. By prioritising happiness, startups can attract and retain top talent, leading to sustainable growth and innovation.
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Maddyness UK
28.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Gerry McNicol founder and CEO of Distil about harnessing data for startups and SMEs, recent investment and data reports.
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Gerry McNicol
28.09.2023
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusivity are no longer just buzzwords; they are key factors that drive innovation and success. Neurodiversity - a term describing differences in the way people's brains work that covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia and tourettes - offers a unique opportunity for startups to tap into a pool of underutilised talent who literally think outside the box.
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Zareen Ali
27.09.2023
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Oluwaseyi Sosanya at Gravity Sketch about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
27.09.2023
World’s largest tech and startup event spearheads global tech takeover at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour. Blockbuster duo to accelerate the epic race for AI dominance in the year to imagine AI in everything.
27.09.2023
The global climate tech sector has never been more buoyant. But innovation in air quality has been slower. With Breathable cities, designed by Growth Studio we met the clean air startups tackling the devastating effects of air pollution that kills 7 million people worldwide every year and today we introduce Hanson Cheng, cofounder of The Tyre Collective.
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Hanson Cheng
26.09.2023
Applications by X, formerly known as Twitter, for crypto payment licences in the US signal that Elon Musk is determined to complete some unfinished business. Is the Dogefather about to shake up global finance the way he did space travel and electric cars?
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Brendan Beeken
26.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Doherty, cofounder of Plastic-i about protecting the health of the ocean, creating a global map of plastic pollution and unlocking the true potential of available solutions.
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James Doherty
26.09.2023
Tech startups have plenty of reasons to seek external investment, from boosting growth to accelerating product development. However, in 2023, we've seen a downward trend in the amount of funding being raised by UK startups.
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Zickie Lim
26.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Edouard Eyglunent, cofounder of Wecandoo about crafts, connections and international growth.
25.09.2023
Many people believe a business’s purpose expresses its reason for existing, a rallying cry, some expression of corporate social responsibility. It doesn’t. It describes what makes a business unique, who it will help and what impact it will have for them over the long term.
25.09.2023
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