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Can the UK finally crack a problem hindering SMEs?
The financial services industry has traditionally found it very difficult to serve the disparate and fragmented SME marketplace. But we believe that the combination of traditional financial providers and new entrants focused on data and analytics means that SMEs will finally get the financial services they deserve.
News by " Henry Alty
11.05.2020
Fintech VeeLoop supports volunteers shopping for the vulnerable
Founded by Randa Bennett and Patricia Salume, London-based fintech startup VeeLoop has solved the payment problem experienced by volunteers when shopping on behalf of vulnerable people during the COVID-19 lockdown.
News by " Maddyness
11.05.2020
GoodWash delivers 3,800 wash packages to Welsh NHS Trusts
Since March 25th, award-winning luxury Welsh wash brand The GoodWash Company has donated more than 3,800 emergency wash packages and soap to all NHS trusts in Wales, food banks and even King’s College Hospital in London.
News by " Maddyness
09.05.2020
Cyberattacks increase as WFH continues
According to research conducted by the World Economic Forum, cybercriminals are using the time during COVID-19 lockdown to launch cyberattacks.
News by " Audrey Langevin
09.05.2020
Karshare offers NHS workers vehicles to reduce the risk of infection
With the prospect of holidays and getaways being disappearing, Andy Hibbert needed to respond quickly to reinvent his car-sharing business Car & Away, a service that was operational at Gatwick and Bristol airport allowing motorists to rent their cars out while they went on holiday. And so Karshare.com was born amid the COVID-19 crisis.
News by " Maddyness
08.05.2020
Coronavirus V contact tracing
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we tell you what you need to know about the new coronavirus contact tracing app.
News by " Maddyness
08.05.2020
COVID-19 roadmap, immunity passports and huge layoffs at Uber and Airbnb
Maddyness provides you with a quick digest of three news items to keep you up to date with the startup scene, emerging trends and other noteworthy stories.
News by " Maddyness
08.05.2020
Design expert rawpixel supports businesses with COVID-19 communication
Online design resource rawpixel has partnered with the Behavioural Sciences team at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K) to reveal which COVID-19 messages resonate best with the public, and today rawpixel has launched a library of best in class free assets to help individuals and businesses effectively convey these messages. 
News by " Maddyness
08.05.2020
Companies desperate to provide PPE to the NHS
Masks, hand sanitisers, meals, tech... the list of needs is endless but vital to help key workers take care of the most vulnerable and those handling the virus. To continue to heal the patients, the NHS staff require PPE and are in constant need of more, so companies around the country are taking action to provide them with protective equipment.
News by " Maddyness
08.05.2020
A report to help rapidly boost your online performance
Validify have compiled a comprehensive report that guides businesses and retailers on how to boost online performance and customer experience in double-quick time with the latest innovative solutions. 
News by " Maddyness
07.05.2020
Cultivating your company culture from home
As working from home now becomes “business as usual” for the foreseeable future, what can you do to keep your company culture thriving across a distributed workforce? We spoke to Samuel McGuirk of Ontruck who shares his advice for keeping a global team connected and productive.
News by " Samuel McGuirk
07.05.2020
Introducing the TechForce19 winners
NHSX and MHCLG have announced 18 tech startups whose innovative digital solutions have been awarded funding under the TechForce19 challenge. TechForce19 has awarded up to £25,000 each to innovation that offers a digital way to support vulnerable people who need to stay at home or need other help in the community for extended periods of time.
News by " Maddyness
06.05.2020
An Octopus becomes the UK's newest unicorn
Challenger energy firm Octopus has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of over £1B after a new partnership with Australian energy firm Origin in a £300M investment.
News by " Maddyness
06.05.2020
Startups will be the backbone of the Southeast Asia recovery
As Singapore extends its lockdown until June, it has been tough to watch this cruel disease spread from Asia across the planet and back again. Right across the world, the startup sector is suddenly faced with a common enemy and is working out new ways of conducting business to survive. Amit Anand of Jungle Ventures explores how startups and tech can be vital to the recovery of an economy.
News by " Amit Anand
06.05.2020

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