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Hundreds of tech companies launch appeal for climate action
This Earth Day, over 200 leading tech companies are hoping to reach over 50 million people with the Time for Climate Action campaign.
News by " Maddyness
20.04.2021
Hundreds of tech companies set to take climate action
AI-powered video networking platform connects solopreneurs around the world
Founding and operating a business alone can be both rewarding and lonely. Many don’t have connections with entrepreneurs in a similar position and with a lack of team behind them, the experience can become isolating.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
13.04.2021
AI-powered video networking platform Meeow connects solopreneurs around the world
First app to combine self-care with digital banking launches crowdfund
ikigai is establishing a place for better financial health in the world of UK fintech. Still reeling from its March launch, the challenger is now crowdfunding.
News by " Maddyness
13.04.2021
First app to combine self-care with digital banking launches crowdfund
New programme Beyond HERizons targets funding gap to support female founders
A large funding gap exists in the investment landscape between male and female founders, with only 2% of startup funding in the UK going to female-only founding teams.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
09.04.2021
New programme Beyond HERizons supports female founders to close the funding gap
Commercialisation at the heart of quantum technology three-day event
Taking place online from April 12-14, Quantum.Tech 2021 is set to be the first conference and exhibition covering the emerging commercial applications of quantum technologies.
News by " Maddyness UK
08.04.2021
AI platform Pactum raises $11M in Series A round led by Atomico
Our mission is to power the future of money in Africa
Ire Aderinokun is a frontend web developer and user interface designer from Lagos, Nigeria. She is the cofounder and COO of BuyCoins (YC S18), a cryptocurrency exchange for Africa.
News by " Ire Aderinokun
07.04.2021
Our mission is to power the future of money in Africa
Netflix gets a clearer picture of its carbon footprint
Netflix has utilised the University of Bristol’s DIMPACT tool to report that one hour of streaming on its platform uses close to 100 grams of CO2 equivalent, similar to driving a car a quarter of a mile. The system, which aggregates the processes involved in video content being provided to customers, gives the company an understanding of its supplier and customer-derived emissions.
News by " Fred Fullerton
05.04.2021
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57 trillion squares, and other (non-April Fools) investments
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Maddyness
02.04.2021
Maddymoney startup investment-news
Proptech firm Offr enters new partnerships with DocuSign and Twilio
The house buying and selling process can be long, complicated and arduous. With much of the legalities still relying on physical paperwork, Barclays-backed Offr aims to digitise the entire process.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
30.03.2021
Proptech firm Offr to reduce property transaction times with new DocuSign and Twilio partnerships
What you need to know about Rishi Sunak and WFH
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at the latest takes on working from home – in line with Rishi’s suggestion staff might quit if they can’t go back to the office.
News by " Maddyness
29.03.2021
What you need to know about Rishi Sunak and WFH
UK startup Deep Branch converts waste CO2 into animal feed
UK startup Deep Branch has raised €8m ($9.5m) to convert CO2 into animal feed to combat the deforestation caused by soya being grown for conventional feed. Deep Branch’s system feeds hydrogen and carbon into a microorganism to produce a high-value protein that can be transformed into animal feed pellets.
News by " Jamie Ludlow
29.03.2021
UK startup Deep Branch converts waste CO2 into animal feed
The Female Founders Challenge, a competition to supercharge investment into female led startups
For the third year running, VivaTech and 50inTech have joined forces on this initiative which aims to promote and propel promising startups founded by women. Founders have until the 18th of April to apply.
News by " Heloise Pons
29.03.2021
The Female Founders Challenge, a competition to supercharge investment into female led startups
Crowdfunding now: shop local – even when you no longer have to
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
27.03.2021
Crowdfunding now: shop local – even when you no longer have to
Accenture and Avanade team up to support London food distribution charity
Advances in technology are creating solutions, research and support for social issues that have dated back centuries. Partnerships between innovative companies create an additional boost to such causes and are invaluable to those in need.
News by " Maddyness
26.03.2021
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