Startups must grow fast. For that, they must scale and enter new markets. And according to McKinsey & Company, for 61% of scale-ups, geographic expansion is indeed the top priority. But it’s hard. The new market might be too expensive, too alien, or there’s simply no demand.
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Anton Avrynskyi
01.09.2023
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
01.09.2023
Generative AI is the hot new thing in VC and just about the only technology sector that is still seeing plenty of FOMO from companies investing in startups. That’s no surprise; seeing a large language model (LLM) create an image or write an essay for the first time is almost magical.
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Luke Smith
31.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matthew Bond, CEO and cofounder of Borderless about his Entrepreneur First experience and building a platform to grow the size of potential workforces and streamline wider recruitment.
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Matthew Bond
31.08.2023
Today’s business environment requires an active synergy between different departments. That propels it to success. Two departments that need to collaborate well with other are HR and marketing.
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George Mathew
30.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Owain Wilson, founder of Digit Music about creativity, charity, education and making music more accessible and inclusive.
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Owain Wilson
30.08.2023
In today's beauty industry, the allure of eco-friendly products and sustainable practices is more enticing than ever. However, behind the glitzy packaging and catchy buzzwords lies a disconcerting truth: greenwashing and false advertising are rampant, leaving well-intentioned entrepreneurs in the dark about the true impact of their products.
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Anete Vabule
30.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Kriya Patel, CEO of Tap Global about traditional bank's reluctance to engage with crypto users, the critical importance of regulation and trust and why you need to find time to enjoy the ride.
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Kriya Patel
29.08.2023
FedEx, Google and Facebook all started as spinouts and latest numbers suggest that over $158B of equity finance has been raised by businesses jumping out of the lab and into the commercial world in the last 10 years. That being said, the current economic climate is challenging for all businesses with two-thirds citing concerns about future viability.
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Stuart Grant
29.08.2023
Almost every passing day brings with it a fresh new way for artificial intelligence (AI) to be used, particularly within the realm of business. Indeed, whether it’s a novel generative language AI or a program streamlining your inbox, AI is reshaping how we approach creation and productivity.
28.08.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Fergus and Ruari Bell, Managing Partners at The Players Fund.
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Fergus & Ruari Bell
28.08.2023
Postpartum Plan is revolutionising post-birth care by offering a comprehensive program that addresses the emotional and physical needs of new parents. It brings together a team of experienced postpartum experts, including women's health physiotherapists, yoga and breath-work instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, and more.
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Meg Murray Jones
28.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sadra Hosseini, CEO of Ryft about microtransactions, PSD2 compliance and a forthcoming Series A round.
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Sadra Hosseini
26.08.2023
The freelancing market is more in demand than ever. Reportedly, US freelancers contribute about $1.3T to the United States economy each year. That’s how profitable freelancing is, and it’s going to be bigger in the coming years, with more people drifting toward it.
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George Mathew
26.08.2023
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