As an investor, backing Helen Chen and her venture, Nomad Homes, wasn't just a decision based on potential financial returns; it was a strategic choice driven by a combination of admiration for her diversity, awe for her courage, and recognition of the transformative power her innovation holds for the real estate industry.
08.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus macDaeid, cofounders of Definely about streamlining access to legal documents with a suite of productivity tools.
08.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Mikala Skov, co-founder of Marleybones about fussy dogs, business growth, investment from Active partners and why nutrition is paramount for our dogs' wellbeing.
07.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Luke Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO of Kota about employee benefits, operating across multiple countries and constantly raising expectations and ambitions.
07.05.2024
The European tech market is still finding its feet after the downturn. But I believe recent months have brought exciting new waves of opportunity and interest for investors. One market which is attracting an increasing level of buzz is France. Experiencing its first modern downturn in 2023, the region nevertheless collectively raised €8.3B across 715 startups and caught a fresh wind in the first few months of 2024.
07.05.2024
There are many qualities in humans that we under-value or that we try to suffocate because they don’t fit with a rather narrow perspective on what has value and what doesn’t at work. For instance, until recently, any show of emotion in the workplace was considered unprofessional.
06.05.2024
SEO Content marketing is very important for almost every website as it helps them drive organic traffic, achieve more visibility, and, most importantly, win a higher search ranking position.
04.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
03.05.2024
Let’s start with some low grade real life conflicts that an average college student might address through a mildly uncomfortable conversation. Take the example of a friend who always seems too busy for you. They never reach out, always seem too occupied to meet you and you feel like you are the only one who cares about your friendship. Think about a flat mate who always leaves their dirty dishes on the kitchen counter, or a friend who posts mean/uncomfortable photos of you online.
02.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Keith Bradbury, cofounder of ember about finding meaning through innovation, transitioning to electric vehicles and the importance of legacy thinking.
02.05.2024
Timothy Motte is the founder of The Realistic Optimist, a weekly publication making sense of the globalised startup scene. In this piece, originally published by The Realistic Optimist he takes readers on a deep-dive into BPIFrance, the one-stop shop for French entrepreneurs.
01.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Danielle Armstrong, Director of ExecQua about recognising the potential of AI, empowering Virtual assistants and being named as a finalist in two UK StartUp Awards categories.
30.04.2024
With Founders by Founders - or #FBF - discover the exclusive list of what founders are reading, drinking, and doing this month.
29.04.2024
Being an effective entrepreneurial leader requires the presence and use of key qualities accompanied by a good sense of looking after your well-being and self-care. Unfortunately, most of us don’t pay enough attention to our own well-being.
29.04.2024