A recent report suggests fast food chains were the hardest hit by the reduction in business travel spend due to restrictions enforced by COVID-19.
08.10.2022
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
07.10.2022
We’ve all heard of the saying “to save for a rainy day”, but how many of us actually put those words into practice? If you’re running a business, it might seem like the smarter choice to invest all of your money back into your company. After all, more funds mean more growth! But, this isn’t always the smartest option.
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Daniel Groves
07.10.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Herman Narula, cofounder and CEO of Improbable, about defining the metaverse, enhanced social interactions, a sense of presence inside virtual spaces and the need to adapt.
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Herman Narula
07.10.2022
For its second fund, Ada Ventures will zero in on ‘breakthrough ideas’: focusing on climate, healthcare and ageing, as well as economic empowerment. The early stage VC firm says it aims to solve society’s biggest problems, and this second fund is testament to its LP’s belief in its unique scout network that uncovers the hidden talent that will build the next generation of global companies.
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Maddyness UK
06.10.2022
Earlier this year, the UK tech industry was valued at £1T, a significant milestone that only the US and China have previously reached. In fact, following record levels of venture capital investment, the UK tech industry is now home to thirteen decacorns – businesses valued at $10B or more – putting the value of the UK market at more than double that of Germany and nearly five times greater than France and Sweden.
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Mike Rhodes
06.10.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Max Miller and Adam Clark, founders of Ready Burger.
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Maddyness UK
06.10.2022
GITEX GLOBAL returns, featuring 5,000 companies. This year it presents seven multi-tech themes including experimenting in the metaverse, a decentralised future of the internet, and a sustainable global digital economy.
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David Johnson
05.10.2022
Establishing a legal entity abroad is a time-consuming and expensive process and, more than anything, very risky. If business in the new market is bad and the foreign entity needs to be closed again, the financial losses are substantial, which can stifle business growth. Here you will read how startups can minimise their risks and enter new markets with full confidence.
05.10.2022
As The Great Resignation shows no signs of waning, companies worldwide are struggling to attract the best talent. Even the tech industry, with its high salaries and wide array of perks, is feeling the squeeze.
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Santiago Schmitt
05.10.2022
After two difficult and turbulent years, the tech job market is forcing recruiters to reinvent themselves and their practices. This observation was shared by the organisers and participants at the second EuraTechnologies Talent Fair event in Lille this week.
04.10.2022
About a third of the food produced on earth - food we pay for - is wasted. Food waste, as a result, has been dubbed by some as ‘the world’s dumbest problem’. And in my opinion, the title is justified, although dumb problems can be difficult to solve.
04.10.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Gabriel Isserlis, cofounder and CEO of Tutti about being the 'opentable for creative spaces', ensuring that creators find the perfect space to create, and building a booking system for unique venues.
04.10.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Christian Noske, partner at NGP Capital.
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Christian Noske
03.10.2022
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