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Why Experiential Marketing is needed now more than ever
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, it brings an unprecedented set of challenges to business owners. The question of how should marketers respond is a tricky one. Frances Spencer-Barton, co-founder of LOOKLOOK, innovators in photo experiences explores why experiential marketing is needed now more than ever and shares tips on creating brand experiences adapted to COVID. 
News by " Frances Spencer-Barton
04.09.2020
4 UK startups that are expanding the reach of crypto
Ever at the forefront of financial services, the UK has become a cryptocurrency hotspot over the past few years. How will UK companies impact the crypto ecosystem? Will the country become the silicon valley for cryptocurrency?
News by " Maddyness
03.09.2020
Healthtech and edtech have raised the most money during COVID
New data compiled by SeedLegals reveals the impact of the coronavirus on the UK’s startup economy. It highlights the sectors that have secured investment the most, with healthcare and edtech leading the way. Anthony Rose, founder & CEO of SeedLegals, the largest funding platform in Europe, gives insights on the findings.
News by " Anthony Rose
02.09.2020
Solo-founder: the story behind the creation of easyGuide
Part of the easy® family of brands that serves millions of tourists every year, easyGuide helps people discover unforgettable experiences in cities across Europe. Maddyness spoke with Blake Reddy, solo-Founder & CEO of easyGuide, to understand how he decided to create his startup with very little expertise in travel and eCommerce.
News by " Blake Reddy
02.09.2020
SME workflow, a smart cooker and a wellness app; Crowdfunding now
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
29.08.2020
Biotech ReViral and early-stage startups raise nearly £40M
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
28.08.2020
Fintech leadership through democratisation and agility
Victor Snyder spoke with Mariana Gospodinova, GM of Crypto.com Europe in January about the evolution in the face of the challenges of diversity in the European fintech ecosystem.
News by " Victor Snyder
26.08.2020
Caper secures seed funding from LEGO Ventures and Founders Factory
Caper, an interactive adventure games app for families with kids aged 4-9 has seen huge traction during the lockdown period as families have spent increasing time together and sought new activities to keep little ones busy. The UK-based startup has announced a £300K seed investment round led by LEGO Ventures with participation from Founders Factory. 
News by " Maddyness
24.08.2020
Riff, the voice-first chat tool that reinvents teamwork raises £1.1M seed funding
Riff, the voice-first chat toolset revolutionising how teams communicate when working remotely has raised £1.1M in seed funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Seedcamp, and some superstar angels including Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas, COO of GoCardless, Nicolas Brusson, CEO of BlaBlaCar and Tim Sadler, CEO of Tessian.
News by " Maddyness
24.08.2020
Investment, where we are and what we’re hearing - August edition
Christopher Lowe, Founder and CEO of NOTWICS has been speaking to his community of startups and investors to gauge the current investor climate, working practices, valuation and the wider impact on the industry as we continue in COVID-19 lockdown.
News by " Christopher Lowe
24.08.2020
Gamified Fitness, protecting children online, and tech tipping; Crowdfunding now
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
22.08.2020
Leap into the unknown with Anthony Rose, Founder and CEO of Seedlegals
Maddyness spoke to Anthony Rose from SeedLegals about what it takes to be a good entrepreneur and founder. Rose created SeedLegals, a company that allows Startups of all stages to get the best practical and legal advice on their personal journeys to success. Here Rose talks problem-solving, looking at COVID-19 as an opportunity, the difference between UK and USA ecosystems, the importance of PR and marketing and why global business is the way forward.
News by " Cleo McGee
21.08.2020
Gymshark, proptechs and other disruptors raise £220.5M this week
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
21.08.2020
Proptech platform Offr raises £2.7M in funding led by Barclays
Offr, the prop-tech platform digitising the buying, selling and leasing process for real estate agents and buyers, today announced it has raised £2.7M (€3M) in seed funding led by Barclays. Existing investors Delta Partners on behalf of Bank of Ireland, AIB, Enterprise Ireland, The European Investment Fund and Frontline Ventures also participated in the round.
News by " Maddyness
20.08.2020

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