We have many problems in the sustainability industry. I remember the days when finding data was like going on a scavenger hunt that often resulted in nothing. We used search engines to look for specific data and statistics, but the ESG specific terminology that can be used by different industries and in different contexts, usually resulted in irrelevant search results.
24.05.2024
It’s become a sexy term, and will always play an important role in the startup ecosystem. Angel investing continues to be a rewarding journey - and to be told ‘you’re such an angel’, has a very specific meaning for me. I will unpack my thesis and approach for any cheque I write. This culminates in founders who balance depth of innovation, degree of impact, and their direct experiences from intersectionality. These 3 ‘i’s make them investible “intersectional incredibles”, and is why I’m launching iiF by i³ investing.
24.05.2024
In today's rapidly evolving world, the landscape of travel and tourism is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the unique preferences and expectations of Generation Z.
24.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.05.2024
Scotland’s capital has become a hub of innovation and technology, making it the ideal destination for startup founders. Here’s what you need to know about Edinburgh
23.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Emily Kucharski, Founder and CEO and Adam Kucharski, cofounder and CTO of Wish I'd Known about contradictory advice around parenting, creating the next generation of online communities and a new proposition for founders.
23.05.2024
A well-designed brand identity is no longer a nice to have, but a fundamental for any new business. Every entrepreneur knows that while product matters, design sells.
23.05.2024
Innovate UK AI for Services, in partnership with Scale X, is hosting an exclusive Fintech Matchmaking event on Friday 14 June as part of London Tech Week.
23.05.2024
Building on centuries of industry, technology, and innovation, Birmingham is a fantastic place to launch a business in the UK.
22.05.2024
As the world grapples with the adverse impacts of climate change, businesses are increasingly finding themselves under scrutiny for their environmental and social sustainability.
22.05.2024
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 George Robinson, cofounder of Gladys.
22.05.2024
In the earlier history of the internet, social media and eCommerce were two distinct entities. Now, with tech giants like Meta showing a rapidly expanding influence on the global eCommerce market, the two categories are becoming more closely entwined every year.
22.05.2024
Ahead of Viva Technology 2024, organised from the 22nd to the 25th of May in Paris, Paul Ferretti spoke to Francois Bitouzet, Managing Director of Viva Technology, about the British pavilion, European tech and the bridges between France and the UK.
21.05.2024
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will play an integral role in limiting the worst effects of climate change, and will be pivotal in helping businesses and governments in realising their net zero goals.
21.05.2024