On this year’s International Day of Climate Action, Elbow Beach Capital hosted its first ever Portfolio Day. The theme of the day was ‘Catalysing Sustainable Growth’, and it explored how startups can successfully balance risk management alongside commercial development to unlock sustainable growth.
14.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sarah Touzani, CEO of Waggle about creating an AI-powered co-pilot for managers of remote and hybrid teams, why coaching is not lecturing and the constant need to improve the work-life balance.
13.12.2023
The UK remains the third biggest unicorn nest globally, after the US and China. So how are its new members and current crop navigating the current market?
12.12.2023
The 8th edition of the Maddy Keynote will take place on March 28, 2024, at the Palais Brongniart, Paris with the theme "Transformation(s)." The day will be filled with a rich program designed to inform and build the economy of the future.
12.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ludwig Bull, founder of CourtCorrect about using AI to bring access to justice, working with OVHCloud and why it's important to keep the startup craziness to a minimum.
12.12.2023
Toulouse is one of the top two cities in France for startups, particularly in the aerospace, space, digital, and now greentech and agritech sectors.
12.12.2023
We stand at the precipice of an artificial intelligence revolution that promises not only to reshape business and society but also to enhance our lives in unprecedented ways. From finance to manufacturing to healthcare, AI's integration across industries automates routine tasks, generates valuable insights from data, and enhances decision-making. However, this powerful technology risks causing more harm than good without a human-centric approach to AI implementation.
12.12.2023
Especially now, as we navigate economic and geopolitical uncertainty, fundraising can be a daunting endeavor. The turbulent news we are getting from various corners of the globe only adds up to immense pressures that are already squelching the venture capital sector, and further aggravates the dealmaking slump, even in Silicon Valley, where the frenzy is not what it used to be.
12.12.2023
In your personal and professional lives, having robust systems and processes brings clarity, calm and composure to how you do what you do.
11.12.2023
About twenty years ago, something weird happened: being a personal trainer became sexy. The switch was unexpected. These professionals went from glorified plimsoll-wearing PE teachers for adults to some of the most desirable people on Earth.
11.12.2023
It’s nearly Xmas o’clock, nearly the new year, that’ll be 2023 - done. Like many founders, many VCs won’t be switching off over the festive period. What we will be doing is plotting for the next rollercoaster phase of our new startup and investing world.
11.12.2023
Unveiling the intricacies of these concepts can open doors to your startup success. Branding often takes a backseat for early-stage technology startups. In the beginning, nascent companies have a myriad of other priorities to tackle, leaving little time to delve into the intricacies of colour palettes and logo design.
09.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Richard Robinson, CEO and cofounder of Robin AI about leveraging AI to help legal teams move faster, ChatGPT and the importance of ambition.
09.12.2023
The global pandemic, the Ukraine war, soaring interest rates and plummeting stocks, we’ve seen it all in the last 24 months. Many businesses, and those in the travel and tourism industry in particular, faced unprecedented challenges. How does any company, let alone a young startup, survive this? With a bit of hindsight, here are some of our key learnings to overcome the hurdles and uncertainties of the current global economy.
08.12.2023