As European VC deals hit a three-year low, competition for startups seeking funding has significantly tightened. VCs are focusing on portfolio companies and taking fewer risks with new ventures. Those who are making new investments are looking for watertight evidence of reliable routes to long-term, sustainable revenue and growth.
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Dr Anas Nader
23.05.2023
For this specialist in New Technology, the boss of Twitter, who wants a six-month pause for artificial intelligence, is hitting the mark. There are too many ethical, economic and philosophical dangers lurking in the wake of the popular ChatGPT application.
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Romain Girbal
23.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Joe Tompkinson, cofounder of Conturae about the future of on-demand, affordable content creation, no-code technology and raising pre-revenue investment.
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Joe Tompkinson
23.05.2023
With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Alexandre Mars, Founder and CEO of Epic Foundation and blisce/.
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Alexandre Mars
23.05.2023
Water scarcity is a growing global issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. As Europe braces itself for yet another drought, with more than a quarter of the continent in drought as of April 2023, we are in a precarious situation. Despite examples of extreme water stress from Cape Town to Southern Europe, water demand is expected to grow by up to 55% between now and 2050, driven entirely by unsustainable water management practices in industrial and domestic uses.
22.05.2023
In large enterprises, the procurement function is responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and at the right price. These are processes that account for costs that often make up 50% of a company's revenue; for example, a procurement team of a company with €6B in revenue will manage approximately €3B in costs that go through the procurement process.
22.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jonathan Trimble, cofounder and CEO of And Rising about building the future's favourite brands, Creative Capital and saying yes to new things.
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20.05.2023
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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Maddyness UK
19.05.2023
The end of cookies and advertising identifiers is near as the world of advertising is entering a new era: one where brands will move beyond their over-reliance on third-party data.
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Ossie Bayram
19.05.2023
When it comes to sustainability, there's no time to waste. That's why Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory recently gathered a group of senior executives from top-tier companies and investment funds for a ground-breaking executive breakfast at The Lansdowne Club in Mayfair. The event, moderated by Jean-Philippe Verdier, brought together a diverse group of corporate leaders (many B Corp like Verdier & Co.) and investors from various industries to discuss sustainability strategies and global trends in sustainability skills.
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Maddyness UK
19.05.2023
On the day that OneTech announces its independence from startup network Capital Enterprise to expand its programmes and products, we spoke to Emma Obanye, entrepreneur, mentor, self-confessed tech geek and Managing Director of OneTech about changing the startup ecosystem, making entrepreneurship truly inclusive and playing Padel.
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Emma Obanye
18.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Chris Ingham, cofounder of Road Hounds about creating a metaverse project during lockdown, Rock'n'Roll 3.0 and growing the concept from a single club room to a zone to an entire city scape.
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Chris Ingham
18.05.2023
The world of marketing is constantly evolving, and so are the expectations of consumers. Today, customers want more than just a product or service; they want an immersive and engaging experience that connects them with the brand on a deeper level. This is where phygital marketing comes in.
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Svetlana Stotskaya
18.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Adhikar Naidu cofounder of Signa X about building 3D assets and experiences for the metaverse, empowering users and why building the metaverse is too big for one single technology company alone.
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Adhikar Naidu
18.05.2023
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