The UK tech sector is set to see a record year of investment after a series of deals across the industry saw investment soar to £13.5B in the first six months of 2021. Investment has now tripled the amount achieved by UK tech the same period last year.
22.09.2021
Tech Nation has added 32 climate tech companies into its Net Zero 2.0, the second iteration of the Net Zero programme. Net Zero 2.0 is the first government-backed programme designed to support the most promising climate tech companies to accelerate the UK’s path to net zero.
17.09.2021
The pandemic has accelerated the need for companies to adopt digital solutions. Recent research from OnePoll and 3stepIT found that 70% of businesses across the UK and Europe have now adopted digital transformation strategies.
13.09.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. On the week of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we're talking about how technology has developed since 2001, and how digital tools have been used to identify victims to the present day and expand U.S. surveillance capabilities.
13.09.2021
Investors are coming under more pressure to understand and invest in companies providing solutions to the long-term issues facing our environment and society. Maddyness UK speaks to Alexandra Perez, associate at urban sustainability technology VC firm 2150, to discover how they are driving urban growth across cities in a way that is ethical, sustainable and supports the people who live there.
13.09.2021
Food supply startup Collectiv Food has teamed up with London-baed location app what3words to increase the efficiency of its delivery service. The technology, which pinpoints precise dropoff and pickup stations, will also reduce carbon emissions by reducing the time delivery drivers spend commuting and searching for delivery points.
10.09.2021
Startups are created to fix problems, but innovation often comes at a cost. New businesses bring added pressure on the environment through their water usage or carbon emissions. Controlling these issues, while ensuring a healthy working environment and diverse workforce undoubtedly impact the reputation and success of any company.
09.09.2021
Norwich has recently become home to the city’s first business incubator space. The Akcela Incubator will now help businesses in the area grow through support from a management team at Akcela Ventures whose expertise spans startups, scaleups and VC investment .
08.09.2021
Lockdown created a huge demand for pets. As home ownership falls and renting grows year on year, it's becoming increasingly harder for pet owners to find pet-friendly, long-term rentals. We spoke to Natasha Homer-Earley, founder of PetsScore to discover how her startup is working to fix the problem for pets and owners alike.
08.09.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about Texas' strictest abortion law yet, how an immense pro-choice campaign has launched on TikTok, and what Texas-based tech giants have to say.
06.09.2021
The French Chamber of Great Britain has announced that the Franco-British Business Awards will return for its 22nd year. The awards will celebrate innovative companies of French and British companies alike across various areas, including community impact, Franco-British collaboration and net zero impacts.
03.09.2021
More and more brands are struggling to make data-backed decisions about the image they present to the world. As visual communications become more important in a digital world, it's important that big brands know how to respond. Today, we're speaking to Anastasia Leng, CEO and founder of Creative X, to discover how her company powers creative decision-making, as well as the challenges of being a female founder and why brands should take a strong stance on global concerns.
02.09.2021
Aerospace accelerator programme, Aerospace Xelerated, is calling for applications for its third year. The programme will support startups working with AI to improve the way aircrafts are built.
30.08.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about how UK labour shortages could drive growth of the gig economy, and exactly what this means for workers.
30.08.2021