Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
14.10.2022
With the much-debated and long-anticipated Ethereum Merge having finally come to pass, decisively altering the digital machinery at the core of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency infrastructure, already it become a periodic divide in the history of cryptocurrency and digital assets. Developers and commentators are already referring to events taking place either Pre- or Post-Merge.
13.10.2022
The music legend is the latest entertainer using the metaverse to create novel experiences for fans. The David Guetta Experience enables players to save the future of music in a rhythm-action gameplay.
10.10.2022
For its second fund, Ada Ventures will zero in on ‘breakthrough ideas’: focusing on climate, healthcare and ageing, as well as economic empowerment. The early stage VC firm says it aims to solve society’s biggest problems, and this second fund is testament to its LP’s belief in its unique scout network that uncovers the hidden talent that will build the next generation of global companies.
06.10.2022
GITEX GLOBAL returns, featuring 5,000 companies. This year it presents seven multi-tech themes including experimenting in the metaverse, a decentralised future of the internet, and a sustainable global digital economy.
In partnership with
GITEX
05.10.2022
February 24, 2022, became the pivotal point in Ukraine’s history and the life of many Ukrainians. As thousands chose to join the Armed Forces and fight the aggressor, millions continued working to support the economy, the Army, and the displaced families. Software developers and other tech specialists continued their hard work amid the dangers and risks of the war. In contrast to other badly damaged industries, Ukraine's IT sector has become a beacon of light for the country.
30.09.2022
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become increasingly important in recent years. The latest legislation from the European Union, however, means businesses will have no choice but to take it seriously – something that could have significant consequences for larger enterprises and longer term significant impacts for publicly traded small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
26.09.2022
France, and more generally Western countries, are witnessing a wave of resignations. In France, more than 520,000 people left their jobs between late 2021 and the start of 2022. But among those who have done it, 60% regret their decision.
23.09.2022
Hotbed announces new programme to support women-led startups around the globe.
22.09.2022
Networks continue to be the lifeblood of many startups and scaleups across the globe and there is a rising number of companies making the job of forming these networks their sole mission. Meet, the super connectors.
21.09.2022
The agency aims to cement itself as a leader through its new timesaving tool, developed in collaboration with academic and governmental institutions.
14.09.2022
Booming startup ecosystems rarely get more exciting than the Baltics – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – which has grown from almost nonexistent to over 5,000 startups and 12 unicorns in just a decade. And now, Italy’s own startup scene hopes to follow suit.
14.09.2022
A recent survey details what's getting in the way of high retention rates for startups - and what workers really want from startup working environments.
12.09.2022
The 2022 edition of the report demonstrates the major contribution of global tech talent in the UK – revealing that nearly a fifth of tech founders based in the UK are non-UK national – as well as the surge in Tech Nation Global Talent Visa grants.
08.09.2022