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Denmark has introduced the highest corporate carbon tax in Europe
Denmark has set the highest carbon tax in Europe to help the country reach its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to 1990 levels. The levy will be DKK1,125 ($159) per mt by 2030 for companies participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Firms not subject to the ETS will pay a DKK750 carbon tax. (Reuters)
Decoding by " Katie Chan
11.07.2022
Denmark has introduced the highest corporate carbon tax in Europe
Meet the cofounder of Blink, the communication app for frontline workers
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sean Nolan, CEO and cofounder at Blink, about the importance of providing digital communication tools to frontline workers and overcoming hurdles along the way.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
11.07.2022
Meet the cofounder of Blink, the communication app for frontline workers
The only global venture investing in construction technology, a profile of Foundamental
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Adam Zobler, General Partner at Foundamental.
Portfolio by " Adam Zobler
11.07.2022
Why the hype around NFTs should not make us lose sight of the legal issues in terms of copyrights
A first-of-its-kind museum has been opened in Seattle allowing visitors to be able to physically view digital art minted in NFTs on large display screens.
Opinion by " Louise Bret
09.07.2022
Why the hype around NFTs should not make us lose sight of the legal issues in terms of copyrights
Don't look up, or a satire of your technical debt
In the 2021 movie, Don’t look up, produced and distributed by Netflix, we see our capacity to be indifferent to what matters. In the case of the movie, this is centred around society’s actions and reactions to climate change and pushes us to open our eyes to reality. But the allegory can also work in business; ignoring your technical debt might just cost you your company.
Tools by " Caroline Franczia
08.07.2022
Don't look up, or a satire of your technical debt
The barriers to investment in minority owned businesses
Access to funding remains a gateway to success for many businesses. However today, in 2022, we are still seeing a severe lack of investment into minority owned businesses, despite the potential of these companies and the contributions they can make to the economy.
Opinion by " Nii Cleland
08.07.2022
The barriers to investment in minority owned businesses
'Slack for construction', a Tik-Tok-style investment startup, and a power bank rental service all feature on 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
08.07.2022
Maddymoney startup investment-news
Human ingenuity and machine intelligence accelerate the discovery of advanced medicines with LabGenius
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Field, founder and CEO of LabGenius about combining human ingenuity and machine intelligence to accelerate research into advanced medicines, liquid handling robots and how to divide and conquer.
Portfolio by " James Field
07.07.2022
Prioritising the social moments and rethinking the future of the office
As we emerge from the pandemic, employers are struggling to demonstrate the benefits of returning to the workplace. Recent research found that a third of business leaders are meeting resistance from employees around returning to the office, even on a part-time basis. More than half of workers say they’d prefer to work remotely at least three days a week, with many actually willing to leave to find more flexibility.
Opinion by " Renaud Barnoin
07.07.2022
Prioritising the social moments and rethinking the future of the office
Lost in translation: Why banks must learn the language of their customers
Back in 2017, the future of the fintech sector and its potential felt truly limitless. Bold claims were bandied about including the theory that the movement would soon supersede the traditional banking sector in terms of popularity. Nowadays, things don’t look as cut and dry. Personally, I’m still a supporter of the fintech sector and feel that there is still vast potential for it to create real change for businesses and consumers, but I’ll also admit that a lot of those early proclamations have now been shown to be quite wide of the mark.
Opinion by " Mark Hartley
06.07.2022
Lost in translation: Why banks must learn the language of their customers
firstminute capital internally promote two new Partners and beef up team with star external hires
An early stage venture capital firm that has 112 teams in its portfolio and has been backed by over 100 unicorn founders has announced a number of new hires and promotions. 
News by " Maddyness UK
05.07.2022
firstminute capital internally promotes two new Partners and beefs up the team with star external hires
Meet Lindus Health, the startup striving to revolutionise clinical trials
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Meri Beckwith, cofounder at Lindus Health, about changing the approach to clinical trials and making them simpler for both patients and companies.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
05.07.2022
Meet Lindus Health, the startup striving to revolutionise clinical trials
The rise of Banking-as-a-Service – and how it is changing the face of finance
The digital age is rapidly transforming the financial services (FS) industry. As access to technology has become ubiquitous over the years, the likes of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services and open banking platforms have entered the market, creating an urgent need for both legacy institutions and fintech firms to innovate to remain competitive. With so many options on the market, modern consumers expect a best-in-class banking experience.
Decoding by " Ion Fratiloiu
05.07.2022
The rise of Banking-as-a-Service – and how it is changing the face of finance
Why climate investing goes beyond vertical funds
Last year, investors poured $10B into European startups working to tackle the climate crisis. As interest in these investments has grown, many new investors have created dedicated climate ‘vertical’ funds.
Opinion by " Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
04.07.2022
A beginner’s guide to a corporate sustainability programme that actually works

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