Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Hanna Asmussen, cofounder and CEO of Localyze about the pains of relocating, helping decision makers to better serve their current and future employees and how to reach inbox 0.
24.02.2023
According to Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Chief Strategy Officer at Antavo, customer loyalty is going to have much more weight as we navigate waves of uncertainty during the current economic recession.
24.02.2023
The internet has democratised creativity. Creators no longer need to win the approval of mainstream publishers, galleries and producers to share their work with the world. They can and do build fan bases on their own. This fundamental shift has nurtured wonderful new streams of creativity
23.02.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Anais Jollivet, Principal at Verlinvest.
23.02.2023
Getting your new business off the ground is as rewarding as it is challenging. You’ll spend long nights completing necessary documents and scheduling social media posts to increase your brand awareness and bring new customers to your business.
23.02.2023
The rise in carbon emissions is a growing issue for the world and just like any other leading industry, gaming also plays a crucial role in it. While it might look harmless if we look at the carbon footprint of individual units, when combined together, the gaming industry has a significant impact on the environment. And while everyone’s busy looking to cut emissions in other industries, not much attention is given to gaming.
23.02.2023
Just when we all thought that working from home would become the norm, the cost-of-living crisis pushed many to return back to the office. Energy costs went through the roof, and employees saw the office comeback as an opportunity to save on their energy bills.
22.02.2023
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Tom Barltrop, cofounder and CEO of SuperFi.
22.02.2023
Flexible working is now a common practice in many firms and is being adopted increasingly quickly as workplaces shift to a working culture that suits the needs of their employees.
22.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Hurley, Cofounder at Ted’s Health about driving the conversation around testosterone deficiency, empowering men to overcome barriers and the challenges of tackling a silent epidemic.
21.02.2023
Culture in a workplace dictates the effectiveness of the work produced. Positive relationships between senior managers and employees are essential to a well functioning company. Poor communication can signify a company in decline; one that does not have the means or the confidence to rectify internal issues and create a happier workspace.
21.02.2023
Whether you’re a victim of the recent onslaught of tech layoffs or are looking for a new opportunity in your current field, looking for a new job can be a time-consuming and insecurity-inducing experience.
21.02.2023
Today's realities are striking in their unpredictability. No sooner have people recovered from the coronavirus pandemic than a full-scale Russian attack occurs in Ukraine, and the entire civilised world is involved in the fight against terrorism.
21.02.2023