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Redefining capital access, a profile of Conviction
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Andrew Jenkins, cofounder and General Partner at Conviction VC.
Portfolio by " Andrew Jenkins
21.11.2022
A doctor-founded startup is identifying liver disease earlier using NHS data
The data exists, a simple system unlocks its power: meet Predictive Health Intelligence, who in partnership with the NHS is using data to identify those at risk of liver disease early.
News by " Tim Jobson
21.11.2022
The startup identifying liver disease earlier with NHS data
Ways to boost customer engagement with social media
Initially, social media was used as a platform to connect with family and friends around the globe. Things have greatly changed over the years, and now social media is used to facilitate business activities. Approximately 69% of marketers use social media to enhance brand awareness and acquire customers.
Tools by " Evelyn Johnson
19.11.2022
Ways to boost customer engagement with social media
Djaayz, Cathy Guetta's new entrepreneurial adventure
Cathy Guetta and Raphaël Aflalo have announced the launch of Djaayz, a DJ booking platform. In just a few weeks, the app has attracted 2,200 DJs in France. For Maddyness, Cathy Guetta looks back on this adventure.
News by " Etienne Portais
18.11.2022
Djaayz, Cathy Guetta's new entrepreneurial adventure
Meet SympliFi, the first blockchain-based credit platform helping underbanked businesses in emerging markets
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Maurice Iwunze, CEO at SympliFi about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders. You will meet several of the forty-strong Google cohort through this series of QFQs, which aims to amplify the voices and missions of Black Founders. We have chosen to highlight Black Founders whose business’ exist in a variety of sectors and regions, exemplifying the full breadth of the UK tech sector.
Portfolio by " Maurice Iwunze
18.11.2022
Meet Symplifi, the first blockchain-based credit platform helping underbanked businesses in emerging markets
How to support your employees after moving to an in-person office
Now that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be behind us, many companies are considering the idea of bringing remote employees back to the office. However, making the change is more complicated than just flipping a switch. Many employees have grown accustomed to spending more time at home with their families, and some people are still worried about catching the virus. Thus, you need to handle the situation properly or your employees may not agree to return. At the very least, they will be unhappy and, in turn, less productive.
Tools by " Indiana Lee
18.11.2022
How to support your employees after moving to an in-person office
Two-thirds of Gen Z staff whose employers ignore their values could quit within a year
New research into the priorities of Gen Z workers has revealed that UK employers are at significant risk of losing staff if they don’t share their values.
Decoding by " Maddyness UK
18.11.2022
Two-thirds of staff whose employers ignore their values could quit within a year
Social gameplay, carbon ratings and *the* productivity browser in this week's Maddymoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
Decoding by " Maddyness UK
18.11.2022
Maddymoney startup investment-news
Why carbon labels are the future
Is the annual COP conference driving the change we need? COP always generates plenty of headlines - and this year’s in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was no different. But are these conferences really driving change? Headlines are great, but action is what we need.
Opinion by " Huib van Bockel
17.11.2022
5 ways smaller stores can stand out online during the holiday season
Black Friday Cyber Monday needn’t be the domain of big brands and online retailers - any local independents can get in on the action too, with the right approach.
Tools by " Shimona Mehta
17.11.2022
5 ways smaller stores can stand out online during the holiday season
Meet BetterMe, the wellness ecosystem with digital health products for people of all ages
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Victoria Repa, CEO, and Founder of BetterMe about creating gradual changes in the mind and body, self-love and making the world a better place.
Portfolio by " Victoria Repa
17.11.2022
Why upskilling is a fundamental part of closing the diversity and skills gap
Richard Townsend, CEO and cofounder of Circus Street, discusses why some of the key hurdles to creating more diverse teams can be overcome through training programs
Opinion by " Richard Townsend
17.11.2022
Why upskilling is a fundamental part of closing the diversity and skills gap
Short term politics should not impact long term investment into R&D
As economic sentiment darkens around the world, with rapidly rising interest rates and double digit inflation, fund allocations are moving towards safety and away from risk. We have seen a number of U-turns on the UK Government’s fiscal plans (and prime ministers), but what does this mean for venture capital (VC)?
News by " Martin Glen
16.11.2022
Short term politics should not impact long term investment into R&D
Meet Gigamine, the startup recovering raw materials from used lithium-ion batteries
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jerry Williams, CEO at EV battery recycling startup Gigamine about making lithium-ion batteries more sustainable, saving precious materials and the critical role the circular economy will play in EVs.
Portfolio by " Jerry Williams
16.11.2022
Meet Gigamine, the startup recovering raw materials from used lithium-ion batteries

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