As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Richard Potter, cofounder and CEO of Peak, about the potential of Decision Intelligence, growing globally, and addressing the challenge businesses face of using AI into their operation.
25.05.2022
For the first time the Dealroom Investor Ranking ranks investors based on their success in investing in startups at an early stage, creating an objective overview of investors in a record-breaking year of venture capital investment.
24.05.2022
A European tech initiative has returned in 2022 to support tech startups and scaleups access the UK, Ireland and Europe to better connect with investors and potential partners. The Super Connect Series is powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with the OVHcloud Startup Program who are co-designing the virtual events together.
24.05.2022
SaaS – or software as a service – is a well known sector in the business world, but have you heard of Contact Centre as a Service, or CCaaS? CCaaS can provide significant benefits to both customers and agents alike, but what actually is it?
24.05.2022
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee (JHAC) recently published a report into the use of technology in the justice system. It probably comes as no surprise that the Committee found that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used without effective oversight, reminiscent of the Post Office Scandal, in which the improper application of technology led to over 700 wrongful convictions.
24.05.2022
A word most closely associated with leaves on the line or another long commute to work, disruption is often a force for good and is frequently a key differentiator amongst the businesses that VCTs invest in – or what we like to call ‘innovative disruptors.’
24.05.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Nichola Bates, managing partner at Aerospace Xelerated and head of global accelerators and innovation programs at Boeing.
23.05.2022
Circular clothing firm Usedfully and its partners will pilot Strength-Tex, made with used textiles, in a section of road in Wellington, New Zealand. Strength-Tex is the first of several industrial-scale products developed from waste textiles.
23.05.2022
The most important thing a founder does is hiring. A great early team can make or break a company. Early hires will set the culture and help to turn a vision into a revenue generating reality.
21.05.2022
You’ve heard of the Great Resentment, the Great Reshuffle, and perhaps even speculation about the Great Regret. But I’ve got bad news for startup leaders: the worst is yet to come.
20.05.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
20.05.2022
Northampton Saints Rugby Club are bringing sustainability to the Premiership through a partnership with Solivus. The club will turn unused roof space into a solar energy asset by laying Solivus' thin-film solar panels onto the Church's and Barwell stands.
19.05.2022
Investor relations consultancy NOTWICS surveyed over 80 VCs and other professionals in the investment world about the key trends and changes happening at Seed stage this year. Here, Chris Lowe, CEO and founder at NOTWICS, details his findings.
19.05.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Katharine Budd, cofounder of NOW Money, an end-to-end digital payroll solution for lower earners.
19.05.2022