Techstars London has unveiled its 2022 cohort, placing a major focus on underrepresented founders. We asked each of the twelve startups to explain what their startup does, and to summarise their experience as a founder in one word.
31.05.2022
The UK tech industry has grown remarkably in recent years. Even against the backdrop of a digital skills crisis, fierce global competition and major economic upheavals, the sector has soared to new heights.
31.05.2022
What constitutes commerce success in 2022? It’s a seriously tough climate out there. In B2B and B2C, it's harder than ever to win and retain customers. There’s so much choice, and it's easy to switch suppliers, which means that customer experience has become the primary way of differentiation.
31.05.2022
Fitch Ratings has said economic activity remains linked to CO2 emissions. It said breaking that link is vital to meeting climate targets amid continued increases in global GDP of up to 3% by 2024.
30.05.2022
Debt is not inherently bad, but it should come with a warning. The rise of the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ movement as a means to afford everyday spending has evolved the world of credit – and while competition is good for customers, it weighs even more of the financial system towards credit.
30.05.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Griffin Parry, founder and CEO at m3ter, about usage-based pricing, helping SaaS companies to capture their true value, and solving the pain of billing operations.
30.05.2022
Cofounded by Niels Juul – a Hollywood executive producer who was behind Martin Scorsese’s films ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Silence’ – NFT Studios aims to democratise access to the film industry and bring fans closer to the production process.
30.05.2022
Before becoming a VC, I was Head of Partnerships at Paris-based insurtech startup Luko, experiencing the challenges and scaling a startup firsthand.
30.05.2022
Finding success as a startup business ultimately comes down to one key thing: sales. In simple terms, without enough sales, you won’t make any revenue. And, without any revenue, you won’t have a startup business anymore. So, to help make sure your startup remains as profitable as possible, we’re here to help.
28.05.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
27.05.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Saket Kumar, cofounder and CEO at Vitt, about helping founders access cash, the benefits of being a VC in a former life, and changing the company's name.
26.05.2022
Investor relations consultancy NOTWICS surveyed over 80 VCs and other professionals in the investment world about the key trends and changes happening at Series A stage this year. Here, Chris Lowe, CEO and founder at NOTWICS, details his findings.
26.05.2022
Each month, Maddyness brings you MaddyEurope, highlighting the headlines that are powering Europe's startup ecosystem. Here's this month's selection.
25.05.2022
The practice of split or deferred payment, known as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), is becoming increasingly popular among consumers in the UK and worldwide. But not without its risks. To prevent excessive debt, which is the main danger of BNPL, methods exist. This is the case with credit scoring, a tool making it possible to measure the risk posed by the loan applicant. We take a closer look…
25.05.2022