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/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
18.05.2023
Getting investment for your startup can be daunting, even in good economic conditions, but as investors pull back amid a wave of uncertainty, tech layoffs, and recession fears, startup founders are prepping for the worst when it comes to securing any kind of investment.
18.05.2023
In recent years, workers have been demanding more meaningful mental health and wellbeing support from their employers. Startups desperate to attract top talent have answered with a whole host of ‘workplace wellness’ initiatives and benefits. But ‘happiness officers’ and branded water bottles which aren’t backed up by the robust and professional mental health support (which teams so often really need) are signs of an increasing trend for “wellbeing washing” - where support is offered in public but not in practice.
17.05.2023
Not many founders can predict exactly where their startup will be in ten years’ time. Plans, products, people change, with plenty of growing pains along the way. But what if your name becomes part of that pain?
17.05.2023