Gone are the days when doing good through a startup meant sacrificing commercial performance. Founders with impact at their core are appealing to new customers, attracting top talent and seeing improved performance. What the founders in this piece have in common is a connection to the ImpactVC community, made up of over 700 firms collectively managing more than £50B of assets.
17.04.2024
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has recently launched the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards, looking to discover promising tech scaleups from across the globe
15.04.2024
The launch of Apple’s Vision Pro, the world’s first spatial computer, promises to introduce a brand new era for productivity, socializing, and entertainment. If the new technology takes off, will traditional televisions become obsolete?
13.04.2024
On Wednesday 27 March 2024, BNP Paribas organised an exclusive meeting between entrepreneurs to nurture the special relationship that the bank has with these players in the ecosystem. It was an opportunity to reiterate its commitment and ambitions.
12.04.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
12.04.2024
New research from Reed has revealed that advertised salaries in the development and testing sector have seen a 4.2% rise over the past year, showing the sector’s growth.
11.04.2024
New research by StaySafe has revealed that London life may not be as stressful as we’ve been led to believe.
11.04.2024
Ideas, exchanges, innovations, and inspiring speeches flew thick and fast at an event for the Bienvenue aux Royaume des Audacieux campaign, organised in partnership with Maddyness and London & Partners at the British embassy in France.
10.04.2024
Vento, the Italian chapter of Exor Ventures, celebrates its second anniversary, marking a period of significant impact and success within the Italian startup ecosystem.
09.04.2024
When offered a post with more responsibility, it’s natural to feel a range of things, from excitement to overwhelm. And yet amid these mixed emotions, there is clear opportunity; a chance to further your career while making tangible changes that have a positive, lasting impact.
09.04.2024
Entrepreneur First (EF), the world’s first “Talent Investor”, has launched a new office in South Park, San Francisco to connect the world’s best founder talent with the world’s best funding ecosystem.
05.04.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
05.04.2024
Focal’s flagship Demo Day returns for its 9th edition. With Issie James taking the helm for what promises to be the biggest and best yet! The application window opens 8th April and closes at 9am BST on 24th April, ahead of Demo Day on 16th May. Focal welcomes applications from pre-seed to Series A startups based anywhere in the world and raising now or in the near future. It takes 5 minutes and you’ll get your pitch in front of 250 leading VC funds just by applying!
04.04.2024
3 in 4 UK businesses feel hiring has become harder in the past five years, according to new data from global job matching and hiring platform, Indeed.
02.04.2024