Did you know just 1.1% of funding went to women-led businesses in 2021? There is a huge financial knowledge gap between men versus women and non-binary people. We spoke to Margot De Broglie, cofounder at Your Juno, who has created a platform to address exactly that.
04.07.2022
Startups are a common occurrence here in the UK. Many of us want to start our own businesses - 65% in fact. So, it should come as no surprise that in the first half of 2021, nearly 80 new businesses were registered in the UK every hour.
02.07.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
01.07.2022
For a number of years, the ad industry has made the fight against fraud a priority. However, another financial concern has also proven to be extremely damaging: $10B is wasted each year on video ads that are partially in-view. Advertisers are settling for standards that must be urgently reviewed.
30.06.2022
THIS is no stranger to controversy. The plant-based food brand is known for their stand-out packaging, ultra-realistic plant-based meat products, and provocative marketing. Though, according to Andy Shovel, who founded the company alongside Pete Sharman, being contrarian is all part of the plan.
30.06.2022
A stable means of food production is needed more than ever with global supply chains volatile, the cost of living rising, and climate change an existential threat. Intelligent Growth Solutions are offering one solution: vertical farming towers that simulate a range of micro climates to grow produce at a fraction of the cost.
29.06.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Tim Streather, CEO of Spica Technologies about a connected approach to the world of work, the smart building space through covid and supporting corporate goals for reaching net zero.
28.06.2022
From pre-pandemic to the current day - how our office looks has changed dramatically. From cubicle, desk style working to flower walls and open collaboration spaces, office design has taken a complete 180. Stefanie Sebald, Head of Design at office management platform Kitt outlines how businesses of 2022 need to shift office design to retain the talent of the future.
28.06.2022
Mala Singh, chief people officer at Electronic Arts (EA), has said the gaming company supports the trans community, after previously refusing to defend trans rights in a company-wide meeting. Employees demanded a public statement on the leaked Supreme Court opinion concerning abortion rights and anti-trans legislation being enacted in the US, but were told being an “inclusive company means being inclusive of all those points of view”.
27.06.2022
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Tim He, Head of Growth Investment Strategy, Summa Equity.
27.06.2022
Have you measured your ESG score lately? Should you care? Well, if you are startup or a scaleup, your ESG score, such as your product or service’s adherence to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is likely to impact your business’s ability to fundraise and grow.
27.06.2022
In the last few years, there has been a massive increase in the number of FinTech startups and online banking businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic poured fuel on an already burning fire, accelerating this trend and making traditional financial institutions feel the pressure. This is largely due to the advancements in technology that have made it easier for FinTech businesses to function.
25.06.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.06.2022
Reset Connect London is fast becoming the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event for business leaders, investors and innovators. We spoke to Duncan Reid, cofounder of Reset Connect about real life events, London Climate Action Week and building on the huge momentum in this space.
24.06.2022