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Consumer startup community Life+ Collective launches grant for underrepresented founders
Founders from underrepresented backgrounds do not have access to typical tech networks, and struggle to raise money from traditional routes, including VCs. Now, Life+ Collective hopes to help founders overcome the funding barriers standing in the way of their businesses and ideas through the launch of its new grant programme.
News par " Maddyness UK
16.07.2021
Life+ Collective launches £140k funding programme for underrepresented founders
70% of Franco-British businesses still experiencing delays six months after Brexit
Franco-British businesses are still reporting delays in cross-channel commerce six months after regulatory changes came into being. The French Chamber of Great Britain has launched a new tool to help you track trading patterns.
News par " Abby Wallace
15.07.2021
70 per cent of Franco-British businesses still experiencing delays six months after Brexit
Study reveals gender bias in predictive text algorithms
Text is an important way to keep in touch, and has been especially crucial in the last 18 months. Many rely on predictive text to keep up with their communications, but a recent report by Uswitch has revealed that the algorithms we rely on are perpetuating gender biases on the devices we use daily.
News par " Abby Wallace
15.07.2021
Study reveals gender bias in predictive text algorithms
DN Capital launches £220M fund to shape post-pandemic world
Businesses are now making the most of the surge in digital adoption, creating new technologies which will drive global recovery. DN Capital’s Fund V will support this mission, backing new businesses in the period of post-pandemic recovery.
News par " Maddyness UK
14.07.2021
DN Capital launches £220M fund to shape post-pandemic world
Tikehau Capital strengthens partnership with Augmentum Fintech
The pandemic has meant that fintech companies with enhanced digital capabilities have seen increasing demand from both consumers and businesses. A new partnership between Augmentum Fintech and Tikehau Capital will now try to meet these demands for innovative solutions in European fintech.
News par " Maddyness
13.07.2021
Tikehau Capital strengthens partnership with Augmentum Fintech
Dawn Capital promotes Mina Mutafchieva to partner
In a move which will sustain gender balance across the company, Dawn Capital has recently promoted experienced investor, Mina Mutafchieva to Partner.
News par " Abby Wallace
13.07.2021
Dawn Capital promotes Mina Mutafchieva to Partner
Global venture capital crushing records as 2021 dubbed the year of startups
An expansion in online time and services has meant that investment in startups is skyrocketing across the globe, led by the tech sector. Crushing records in only 6 months, the rapid growth in investment means companies are now maturing and expanding into new markets globally.
News par " Maddyness
13.07.2021
Global venture capital is crushing records as 2021 dubbed the year of startups
Fat Llama launches rental service to meet demand for sustainable consumer habits
In the last 12 months, customers have become more conscious of the ethical consequences of their consumer habits. Popular item rental marketplace, Fat Llama has launched new enterprise rental software to allow the high street to meet new consumer demands.
News par " Abby Wallace
12.07.2021
Fat Llama launches rental service to meet sustainable consumer habits
MaddyFeed brings you what you need to know about Wise's listing on the Stock Exchange
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about the debut of UK fintech, Wise on the London Stock Exchange.
News par " Abby Wallace
12.07.2021
Wise goes public on the London stock exchange
Prime Minister opens Bulb HQ in London
As more companies globally become interested in Green Energy, UK leader in the sector, Bulb, has welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to open the London HQ. The visit comes as the company prepares to launch a new internship scheme for young people interested in green tech.
News par " Maddyness UK
10.07.2021
Prime Minister opens Bulb headquarters in London
Northern Affinity launches ‘My Northern Christmas’ campaign to support North’s bounce back
As Christmas parties moved online in 2020, the hospitality industry suffered huge losses. In order to help businesses bounce back, The Northern Affinity is bringing the profitable Christmas period to the summer.
News par " Abby Wallace
09.07.2021
Northern Affinity Launches ‘My Northern Christmas’ Campaign to Support North’s Bounce Back
Female-led businesses are facing an investment slump
Angel investors are key to the early growth of a business, providing not only significant financial backing but also advice and guidance. But data provider mnAI has recently revealed that the number of women employed in investment has dropped dramatically over the past five years, meaning that female-led businesses have also seen an investment slump.
News par " Abby Wallace
08.07.2021
mnAI reveals female-led businesses see decrease in funding from investors
Twelve universities join forces to launch impact investment fund
With mission-driven companies increasingly out-performing more traditional business models, twelve universities have come together to meet the demand for early-stage finance among university social ventures.
News par " Abby Wallace
08.07.2021
Twelve universities join forces to launch impact investment fund
Parcel Tracker goes green
Online deliveries have increased dramatically within the last year. But with ecommerce skyrocketing, parcel tracking and delivery companies should consider how packages can be delivered sustainably. For this reason, Parcel Tracker has announced the launch of its new carbon-neutral programme that offsets the emissions created by online deliveries.
News par " Abby Wallace
07.07.2021
Parcel Tracker goes green

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