Whilst AI content creation is grabbing the attention of everyone, everywhere, even kindly putting the metaverse on the back burner, a welcome break for us all, established corporations are treading carefully. We all know that deep within their archaic buildings there is a team not dissimilar from the IT Crowd playing, tinkering and experimenting with AI, but to unleash it publicly will be, for the most part, considered a risk.
10.05.2023
Getting funding for your startup is hard enough. Even at the best of times founders need to prove themselves and their product worthy of thousands, even millions of pounds of other peoples’ hard earned cash. Having the next best thing might open the door to funding, having the right network, having met the right people and being part of an often closed/close-nit community also helps far too much. Sad but often true.
09.05.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
05.05.2023
According to research by Atomico, more than 200,000 tech workers lost their jobs in 2022. With challenging conditions continuing throughout 2023, how are startups reacting?
04.05.2023
Despite all of those highly-publicised tech sector layoffs we’ve seen depicted in the media, there is some good news for those with relevant technical skills. Mbula Schoen, a senior director analyst at Gartner says that, “Contrary to what we’re seeing in the headlines, many of those being impacted by layoffs are in business functions, rather than tech roles.”
02.05.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
28.04.2023
The first-ever GITEX Africa event has sold out, showcasing the high demand for tech events in the African continent. The Organiser has announced expansion plans, including the construction of a purpose-built super venue in Marrakech, to accommodate the growing interest in technology and startup events in Africa.
27.04.2023
Innovation Park CEO Julia Vorontsova has expressed concern over the recent decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to raise the pension age in France from 62 to 64, warning of potential ramifications for businesses throughout the EU.
24.04.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
21.04.2023
Victoria Repa presents us the case of her health and wellness platform BetterMe which has successfully collaborated with WHO in Ukraine, the First Lady of Ukraine, and the NGO “Barrier Free” to create a digital self-help tool to support the mental health of many Ukrainians.
17.04.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
14.04.2023
It’s been three years since Covid threw the world into turmoil and since then we have faced a series of further economic, environmental and political shocks that have tested our businesses’ resilience.
13.04.2023
With courts popping up around the country in the past few years, Padel has caught the eye of investors and notable athletes including David Beckham and Andy Murray. So how did a racquet sport become the next big investment opportunity?
12.04.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
07.04.2023