Spain’s tech scene has experienced a remarkable surge in growth in recent years. The growing number of unicorns, funding rounds (both the number of said rounds and the amount of capital raised), and the levels of foreign investment are all trending in the right direction.
28.11.2024
As sustainability regulations tighten worldwide, businesses face mounting pressure to accurately disclose and reduce their carbon emissions. However, the intricate and often opaque nature of Scope 3 data – which encompasses emissions embedded across the entire value chain, from suppliers to end consumers – means that many companies still rely on broad estimates to report their carbon footprint. This dependence on estimated data can lead to inaccuracies that hinder business leaders from making informed decisions with a genuine impact on sustainability.
27.11.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Charlotte Lucy Hall, Co-founder and CMO of Zinc about redefining background checks, outdated processes in recruitment and the power of perseverance.
27.11.2024
Can investors trust that banks have truly reformed, or are we still uncovering cracks in their transparency?
26.11.2024
New Product Development (NPD) is a crucial driver of innovation and growth, helping companies remain competitive and adapt to changing consumer demands. From increasing market share to driving profitability, the role of NPD in business success is clear. At the same time, the importance of sustainability in business has become increasingly urgent as the climate crisis gains pace.
26.11.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dan Secretan, cofounder of Xapien about AI-powered research-on-demand, the need for transparency and a narrow focus.
26.11.2024
Depending on what time you got up today, you’ve seen between four and ten thousand ads. Let that sink in. TEN THOUSAND ADVERTS. How many of them can you remember? Exactly.
25.11.2024
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Eda Taskin and Kaan Akin of Tenity.
25.11.2024
Imagine you have started building a small business from the ground up. Every detail is imbued with your heart and soul, and now you are looking for ways to grow bigger and reach a larger audience
23.11.2024
Where a centuries-old insurance industry and a thriving tech sector meets, Descartes found the ideal location to develop its revolutionary insurance offering.
22.11.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
22.11.2024
Jane Fisher and her cofounder Alexandra Miltsin have built the social impact startup imii. Jane and Alexandra built this pocket companion app for immigrants due to a global demand for improved services for immigrants. Today we interview Jane and hear her firsthand experience as an immigrant and first time founder building the next generation app for immigration services.
22.11.2024
Each year, companies miss out on some of the brightest, most inventive minds because they’re just not set up to welcome neurodivergent talent. About 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent – from those with autism and ADHD to dyslexia and dyspraxia – each bringing fresh, often invaluable perspectives.
21.11.2024
For many founders, the dream is to exit, but no one tells you how things may take a turn for the worse when you’re no longer in the driver’s seat. After selling my startup to Private Equity (PE) in an earn out agreement that involved its own challenges, I found myself being made redundant. This also came with the news that I would not receive the previously agreed upon performance bonus, nor over a million pounds worth of company shares which were set to vest the week after my redundancy.
21.11.2024