Tech startups have plenty of reasons to seek external investment, from boosting growth to accelerating product development. However, in 2023, we've seen a downward trend in the amount of funding being raised by UK startups.
Tools by
"
Zickie Lim
26.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Edouard Eyglunent, cofounder of Wecandoo about crafts, connections and international growth.
25.09.2023
Many people believe a business’s purpose expresses its reason for existing, a rallying cry, some expression of corporate social responsibility. It doesn’t. It describes what makes a business unique, who it will help and what impact it will have for them over the long term.
25.09.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Zixin Pan, Associate Director at Gresham House Ventures.
25.09.2023
In the fast-paced and competitive world of technology startups, effective advertising plays a crucial role in gaining visibility, attracting customers, and driving fast growth. However, many startups often stumble upon common pitfalls that hinder the success of their advertising campaigns.
23.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Sarah King, CEO and cofounder of Obu about diversifying the angel investor pool, and why endurance is critical to entrepreneurship.
Portfolio by
"
Sarah King
23.09.2023
In an age where consumers are boycotting brands if their values don’t align with their own, company culture and the behind-the-scenes of business operations have never been more important.
Opinion by
"
Carol Robert
22.09.2023
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
22.09.2023
From letters being signed by tech leaders to halt new AI training to people using ChatGPT to converse on dating apps, AI is certainly starting discussions. In fact, the UN has just lined up a bunch of AI-powered robots in Geneva to carry out “the world’s first human-robot press conference”.
22.09.2023
Mental health tech startup Thymia is giving out free AI-powered “Mental Wellness Checks” to employees from this month, to empower employers to better understand and improve the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce ahead of World Mental Health Day.
Tools by
"
Paul Ferretti
21.09.2023
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Pippa Harman, cofounder of Renude.
Portfolio by
"
Pippa Harman
21.09.2023
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Alex Wright, cofounder and CEO of DASH Water.
Portfolio by
"
Alex Wright
21.09.2023
As businesses increasingly adopt new technologies that help them store and share data more efficiently, such as open-source software and the cloud, they become more vulnerable to cyberthreats.
Opinion by
"
Indiana Lee
21.09.2023
Zoe Watkiss, cofounder of SunGod, delves into the dynamic world of sustainable eyewear, a domain where fashion meets environmental responsibility. Drawing on her passion for both style and ecological consciousness, she shares her perspective on how SunGod is revolutionising eyewear with a commitment to sustainability and diversity.
News by
"
Zoe Watkiss
20.09.2023
Maddyness Factory
The Maddyness teams have been committed for over a decade to the most innovative companies in France and those closest to entrepreneurs. Every day, we are committed to promoting your operations, to creating the best content for you, in all its forms. Want to work with the favorite media of entrepreneurs? Us too.
Submit information
Want to send us some news? An opinion or an idea? Anonymously or not, we'd love to hear from you
