The UK punches above its weight when it comes to innovation and pioneering technologies in Europe. Yet, there is a stark contrast between the split of private investment in London and other regions of the UK - the North of England is £6B underfunded compared to the capital. Limited venture capital (VC) activity and a relative lack of a startup ecosystem and expertise is hindering the potential for growth in the regions and underscores the pressing need for a more robust investment framework and a concerted effort to break investment barriers.
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Frances Spooner
13.03.2024
Despite all the talk and focus of companies on DE&I, a new survey reveals that half (50.73%) of job seekers have encountered negative bias during the application process.
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Amanda Kavanagh
12.03.2024
As consumer behaviours and market dynamics continue to undergo profound shifts, the traditional paradigms of brand collaboration are being revolutionised.
12.03.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Gavin White, Co-Founder and CEO of About:Energy about building better batteries, transformative technology and wisdom.
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Gavin White
12.03.2024
International Women’s Day prompts leaders to champion women in the workplace and exhibit their plans to advance female empowerment and equity in their companies. But, how can leaders demonstrate more than just compliance when advocating for gender equity in the workplace?
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Aniela Unguresan
12.03.2024
Don’t Quit Ventures (DQV) launches a £7.76M fund to catch the gigantic AI wave opportunity in Emerging Markets.
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Maddyness UK
11.03.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Jesse Heasman, investor at Prefcap.
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Jesse Heaseman
11.03.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Inge Hunter, founder of Clue Content about moving from advice to action in digital marketing and keeping ahead of the rate of change in technology by developing in-house AI.
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Inge Hunter
09.03.2024
Paul Ferretti spoke to Rachel Delacour, CEO and Co-Founder of Sweep, about gender equality, the weight of legacy and the importance of non-financial topics.
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Paul Ferretti
08.03.2024
My journey in the fast-paced world of technology and robotics has been eventful. As co-founder and Chief Commercial & Product Officer of Dexory, I’m often asked about the twists and turns that led me to where I am today. So, allow me to take you through the chapters of my story.
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Oana Jinga
08.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Maddyness UK
08.03.2024
Fintech continues to break down barriers to create a financially inclusive world, especially for women. As we celebrate International Women's Day 2024, with the theme of "Inspire Inclusion," the spotlight is on the sector’s potential to make financial services more accessible and equitable.
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Georgia Hanias
08.03.2024
After four years of R&D, the startup developping software to encrypt and protect blockchain data, is entering the market. The company announces a third round of financing to accelerate commercially and continue its research work.
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Jéromine Doux
07.03.2024
The importance of enduring company building has become more pronounced than ever before. Founders are hitting the reset button, going back to the first principles, and building companies that are lean, mean, and ready to conquer from day one.
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Sarah Nöckel
07.03.2024
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