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Financial wellbeing, plant-based meat and a student review platform in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Demi Odulana
29.09.2023
MaddyMoney
There’s more to mental health AI than therapy bots
UK mental health care is in desperate need of digital innovation. Demand for support has skyrocketed post-pandemic, while record wait lists mean many are left unable to access care when they need it.
Opinion by " Dr Stefano Goria
29.09.2023
There’s more to mental health AI than therapy bots
Fight through the minefield of 'green' and buy better with Canopey
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Thomas Panton, CEO and Hugo Douglas-Deane, CMO of Canopey.
Portfolio by " Thomas Panton & Hugo Douglas-Deane
28.09.2023
Happy employees are productive ones, startup leaders share their thoughts for the International Week of Happiness at Work
The International Week of Happiness at Work can be a catalyst for startup businesses, fostering a positive work environment and employee well-being, boosting creativity and productivity - vital elements for entrepreneurial success in today's competitive landscape. By prioritising happiness, startups can attract and retain top talent, leading to sustainable growth and innovation.
Opinion by " Maddyness UK
28.09.2023
Happy employees are productive ones, startup leaders share their thoughts for the International Week of Happiness at Work
Housing for generations to come : Novo raises £870.4K to reduce carbon emissions for homeowners
Novo, the Berlin-based proptech startup, has announced a £870.4K pre-seed funding round to speed up the decarbonization of real estate at scale.
News by " Paul Ferretti
28.09.2023
With Distil you can discover what your customers are really like
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Gerry McNicol founder and CEO of Distil about harnessing data for startups and SMEs, recent investment and data reports.
Portfolio by " Gerry McNicol
28.09.2023
With Distil you can discover what your customers are really like
How to build a neurodiversity-friendly workplace, according to an autistic female founder
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusivity are no longer just buzzwords; they are key factors that drive innovation and success. Neurodiversity - a term describing differences in the way people's brains work that covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia and tourettes -  offers a unique opportunity for startups to tap into a pool of underutilised talent who literally think outside the box. 
Opinion by " Zareen Ali
27.09.2023
How to build a neurodiversity-friendly workplace, according to an autistic female founder
Spreading ideas : Pitchflix TV releases its internal research database on VC firms as Open Source
Pitchflix, the video-centric global investor network, today announces that its in-house video profile database covering substantially all VC firms in the UK is now available for external access, to any founder.
Tools by " Paul Ferretti
27.09.2023
Shane Smith
Gravity Sketch, a virtual studio for designers to create and share in 3D
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Oluwaseyi Sosanya at Gravity Sketch about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
Portfolio by " Oluwaseyi Sosanya
27.09.2023
Gravity Sketch, a virtual studio for designers to create and share in 3D
Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star to take over the city of Dubai
World’s largest tech and startup event spearheads global tech takeover at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour. Blockbuster duo to accelerate the epic race for AI dominance in the year to imagine AI in everything.
News by " Maddyness, with GITEX Global
27.09.2023
The Tyre Collective, capturing tyre wear for a cleaner environment
The global climate tech sector has never been more buoyant. But innovation in air quality has been slower. With Breathable cities, designed by Growth Studio we met the clean air startups tackling the devastating effects of air pollution that kills 7 million people worldwide every year and today we introduce Hanson Cheng, cofounder of The Tyre Collective.
Portfolio by " Hanson Cheng
26.09.2023
Elon Musk’s unfinished business
Applications by X, formerly known as Twitter, for crypto payment licences in the US signal that Elon Musk is determined to complete some unfinished business. Is the Dogefather about to shake up global finance the way he did space travel and electric cars?
Opinion by " Brendan Beeken
26.09.2023
Elon Musk’s unfinished business Brendan Beeken
Paving the way to gender equity and prosperity : Edition 10 of Female Founder Office Hours
Edition 10 of Female Founder Office Hours (FFOH) launches today as past attendees breakthrough £1.2B in funding.
News by " Paul Ferretti
26.09.2023
Playfair team
Plastic-i, solving plastic pollution from orbit
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Doherty, cofounder of Plastic-i about protecting the health of the ocean, creating a global map of plastic pollution and unlocking the true potential of available solutions.
Portfolio by " James Doherty
26.09.2023
James Doherty

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