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London is Burning: UK Technology Industry in Mental Health Crisis
A new report by Gigged.A.I reveals that the UK’s technology industry is reaching critical levels of burnout due to skills shortages and failed digital transformation ambitions.
Portfolio by " Paul Ferretti
20.09.2023
Rich Wilson
MyoMaster, revolutionising recovery to transform performance
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Lottie Whyte at MyoMaster about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
Portfolio by " Lottie Whyte
20.09.2023
MyoMaster, revolutionising recovery to transform performance
A new watchdog isn’t the secret to regulating AI – education is
In May, a letter signed by global tech leaders sought to halt the development of advanced AI models, highlighting the "profound risk to society and humanity” AI could pose. In the wake of this news, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced hopes of launching a world-leading dedicated AI watchdog to regulate the sector.
Opinion by " Marcin Walaszczyk
20.09.2023
A new watchdog isn’t the secret to regulating AI – education is
Why values-driven company culture holds the key to career success
These days, we’re well versed in the concept of company culture. And while pool or ping-pong tables, fridges stocked full of snacks or hammocks in meeting rooms might have held sway pre-pandemic when the workplace was confined to an office building, in recent years company values, standards and beliefs are being brought into sharper focus as the barometer of what it’s really like to work at an organisation.
Opinion by " Aoibhinn Mc Bride
19.09.2023
How to successfully pivot to a career in AI, and earn more money
Meet Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder startup
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Alex Hersham, Co-Founder and CEO of Zencargo, about helping organisation to make smarter supply chain decisions, launching in a coffee shop, and building a world for smarter trade.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
19.09.2023
Meet ClimateMaps, measuring Green House Gases with satellites and AI
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 Massoud Maqbool, CEO of ClimateMaps.
Portfolio by " Massoud Maqbool
19.09.2023
Meet ClimateMaps, measuring Green House Gases with satellites and AI
Feeding the Future : Astanor raises £309.9M in a record breaking fund
Astanor Ventures' Second Venture Fund will bolster commitment to Sustainable Agrifood Technologies. It’s a record-breaking Fund Size establishing Astanor as a global leader in its category.
News by " Paul Ferretti
19.09.2023
AI is now an essential component of creativity in the workplace
The latest findings from Canva illustrate the importance that all creative workplaces now place on AI. As a tool to enhance the creative aspects of business, generative AI is now firmly in place as an essential tool. However, to truly unlock AI's advantages, more work needs to be done with education and training.
News by " Dave Howell
18.09.2023
AI is now an essential component of creativity in the workplace
Investing in European growth companies, a profile of Cipio Partners
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Roland Dennert, Managing Partner at Cipio Partners.
Portfolio by " Roland Dennert
18.09.2023
Investing in European growth companies, a profile of Cipio Partners
Failure School: The art of transforming missteps into masterpieces
Business can often be an unforgiving realm, where tales of triumph are celebrated while failures are swiftly brushed aside. This is something I think we need to change. It is through our failures that we really invest in our resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination. All of which are key tenets of crafting a thriving business.
News by " David Garcia Gonzalez
18.09.2023
Failure School: The art of transforming missteps into masterpieces
Cogs AI, the first holistic digital solution for the neurodivergent community
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Zareen Ali, CEO and cofounder of Cogs AI about supporting the neurodivergent community and the need for research, flexibility and sleep.
" Zareen Ali
16.09.2023
Cogs AI, the first holistic digital solution for the neurodivergent community
The role of user research in the discovery phase
The discovery phase plays a key role in delivering successful software projects. As one of the first steps in product development, the discovery stage lays the groundwork for building a user-centric product. How? By putting your users front and centre.
Tools by " David Stellini
15.09.2023
The role of user research in the discovery phase
Mind the funding gap: How debt financing can work alongside equity in later stage M&A
While early-stage tech companies in the UK and Europe find funding from venture capital funds in the form of equity, scaling companies should be more proactive in seeking debtfunding as they approach bigger rounds beyond series A and B – and in particular when it comes to funding later stage M&A.
Opinion by " Sean Duffy
15.09.2023
Satellite analytics, digital banking and re-engineered ultra-processed bread 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
15.09.2023
Satellite analytics, digital banking and re-engineered ultra-processed bread in this week's MaddyMoney

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