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Redefining how we work in a changed world
We are only a few of weeks into the crisis, and what is already clear is that for many sectors of the economy the way that people work is going to change for ever, and in ways that we have not yet anticipated.
News by " Ed Parker
20.04.2020
Equity, loans, or fundraising: how should you be funding your startup?
Are you an entrepreneur? Maddyness has created a true kit of different steps to follow in creating, growing, and even selling your own start-up. From hiring to protecting your brand and moving on to financing your innovation, you will find tips and good practices so that you can easily find your way in the entrepreneurship labyrinth. In this article: several recommendations on financing your startup.
News by " Maddyness
20.04.2020
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Run for Heroes, HS2 update and a slow government business scheme
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
17.04.2020
Coronavirus & change
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week we look at how the coronavirus outbreak has already or will make significant change.
News by " Maddyness
17.04.2020
Aiming for optimism
This week I have been speaking to a few members from the global business community to gauge their positioning in terms of our model of the four stages of emotional response: from uncertainty and frustration to acceptance and optimism. What has become apparent is the truly global nature of the pandemic challenge. China, previously in severe lockdown, has eased restrictions on its own citizens while firmly banning entry to outsiders. Sweden, bold in their response, has yet to enter a total lockdown and perhaps never will, while the USA grapples with different approaches in different states. All are now dependent in some way on how the other acts.
News by " Alexandra Pearson
17.04.2020
Business continues with UK startups raising £225.44M this week
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup scene. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Maddyness
17.04.2020
Medtech startup Perspectum raises £28.7M
Headquartered in Oxford, Perspectum, a medical software company that provides seamless technology for identifying and monitoring multiple diseases, received a $36M investment from Blue Venture Fund, HealthQuest Capital, Oxford Science Innovation, Puhua Capital, and the University of Oxford.
News by " Maddyness
17.04.2020
Books to inspire in uncertain times
As the lockdown and self-isolation continues, here is a selection of books that you could be reading. They will inspire and entertain and give great lessons to help you grow your business and yourself. On top of that, they will give you things to talk about in the world outside of your startup.
News by " Maddyness
16.04.2020
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ID and facial recognition specialist Onfido raises £80M
Based in London, Onfido, the startup that uses AI to “read” a person’s identity documents and uses facial recognition and other data points to verify that a person is who she or he says they are online has received £80M ($100M) from TGP Growth.
News by " Maddyness
16.04.2020
Customer experience specialist Glassbox raises £31.8M
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tech services are seeing a rise in levels of use for streaming services, online media, and food delivery. With the world self-isolating, online services have to pivot, to review their products and services, to test where user experience is failing or could be better. One of them, Glassbox, aims to help businesses improve their overall customer experience.
News by " Maddyness
16.04.2020
What is DeFi and how does it work?
Decentralised finance is here, and has the potential to become the driving force of a more open economy. Evgeny Yurtaev, CEO at Zerion explains what DeFi is in detail.
News by " Evgeny Yurtaev
16.04.2020
Europe’s most prominent VCs ranked in new list for 2021
Real-time retail data platform Edited raises £23.1M
Founded by CEO Geoff Watts and Julia Fowler in 2009, Edited is used to analyse markets, drive sales, maximise margins and trade more efficiently. Advised by GP Bullhound, retail decision-making software received a £23.1M growth investment from Wavecrest Growth and Beringea.
News by " Maddyness
16.04.2020
UCL and IBM Cloud address COVID-19 challenges
To tackle the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, UCL and IBM have collaborated to create the IBM Industry Exchange Network (IBM IXN). This educational partnership aims to develop an experimental program to enable students in the UK and beyond to work on proof of concept research and development projects using IBM technologies.
News by " Maddyness
16.04.2020
Can your startup navigate corona infested waters?
With the global pandemic such as COVID-19, it is hard to escape and could be one of the biggest biological disasters to impact the planet. The situation became oh too real yesterday evening as I said goodbye to my sister who is working in the NHS as front line staff. Saying goodbye today, because we can't see each other for the next six to eight weeks due to self-isolation when she lives one road over, hit home the impact of COVID-19 is touching everyone's life.
News by " Darren Rebeiro
15.04.2020

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