Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
08.04.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Chris Winchurch, acting CEO and cofounder of Minimum, about calculating a businesses carbon footprint, understanding carbon emissions, and why Minimum is a sophisticated decarbonisation partner.
07.04.2022
Looking back two years ago, I think about managers who were, in an instant, shoved into leading teams and businesses from the isolated confines of their homes. Having to navigate lockdowns was stressful enough. Let’s not forget that it was on top of a global health pandemic, the end of which no one had sight.
07.04.2022
Fintechs have challenged institutional banks in more ways than one. Maddyness UK spoke to Rochana Shrestha, social content creator at Monzo, and Cat Anderson, EMEA head of marketing at Sprout Social, about stand-up comedy, data-driven marketing campaigns, and building brand loyalty by being funny online.
07.04.2022
What3words has divided the globe into 57 trillion three-metre squares and labelled each with a unique three-word code. Now, they need to convince the world to adopt their unique approach to addressing. Maddyness UK spoke to founder, Chris Sheldrick, about the novel solution to a frustrating problem.
06.04.2022
The women’s health and wellness industry has expanded exponentially over the last few years and it is expected that by 2027 it will be a $65B industry. Driving this growth are innovative companies focused on developing technology specifically aimed at addressing women’s health and wellbeing across a broad range of areas, including reproductive, sexual and mental health.
06.04.2022
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched the next edition of the Tech Rocketship Awards, its famous programme dedicated to startups and innovative companies.
06.04.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
06.04.2022
Love loyalty cards but hate how much space they take up in your purse or wallet? Look no further than Swapi. We spoke to its founder and CEO, Pete Howroyd, about adding big brands to its roster, fulfilling an oversubscribed pre-seed round and why he is so passionate improving retail.
05.04.2022
Startup land isn’t short of myths but one of the most pervasive is that the earlier you get PR, the better. There’s a continued belief that securing media attention in the early days of launching is the secret to sustained success.
05.04.2022
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is to investigate the environmental impact digital currencies could have on the fight against climate change and the transition to a clean energy grid, according to a document published in the Federal Register.
04.04.2022
As part of our new quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Folger, CEO and founder of The Stem, about moving on from investment banking, the joy of nature and the value of social media to his business.
04.04.2022
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 Vikash Singh, newly appointed Principal Investor at Stillmark.
04.04.2022
From the basics, to tops tips on how you can improve, Ralph Rogge, CEO and founder of Crezco shares everything you need to know about cash flow management for your small business.
02.04.2022