Pitch, demonstration, or even entrepreneur profiles, etc. It's in this 'Forum' section where you'll find the best startups, VCs, technologies and innovations.
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Revenir, making reclaiming VAT on purchases abroad easy and form-free
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Shawn Du, CEO of Revenir about tax reclaim, Y-combinator and a covid pivot.
Portfolio by " Shawn Du
20.05.2025
LoanTube, fair, transparent and seamless loan search experiences
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Aymeric Monod-Gayraud, co-founder at Loantube about building a lean and focused team to simplify borrowing.
Portfolio by " Aymeric Monod-Gayraud
15.05.2025
Meet School Space: The startup turning empty classrooms into thriving community hubs
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jemma Phibbs and James Lloyd, cofounders of School Space about giving local communities the space they need and giving schools a desperately needed revenue stream
Portfolio by " Jemma Phibbs & James Lloyd
14.05.2025
Meet Athletics, the brand innovation studio shaping brands for what’s next
Matt Owens, Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, speaks about the evolving role of brand design, how companies can build brands for the future, and why Athletics thinks like a flexible boutique creative studio that delivers the creative results of a global creative agency.
Portfolio by " Matt Owens
14.05.2025
Investing in Women: Driving systemic change to close the Gender Funding Gap
The Invest in Women Taskforce was established in 2024 as an industry-led, government-backed initiative with a bold mission: to tackle the gender funding gap and make the UK the best place in the world to be a female entrepreneur. Here, Hannah Bernard shares the journey so far—why this initiative matters, what has been achieved in its first year, and how it plans to reshape the investment landscape for future generations.
Portfolio by " Hannah Bernard
13.05.2025
The impact of AI products in health: From wearable trackers to diagnostic tools
Shaking up the soft drink world with CANS
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dominic Rice, cofounder and CEO of CANS about rethinking drink, international expansion and creating the non-sweet soft drinks category.
Portfolio by " Dominic Rice
12.05.2025
Authologic, Supercharging KYC with e-IDs
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jarek Sygitowicz, cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer at Authologic about online ID verification, meritocracy and recent investment.
Portfolio by " Jarek Sygitowicz
12.05.2025
Meet All Things Butter and fall in love with chef quality, British made butter
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Toby Hopkinson, cofounder of All Things Butter about building out a business from an instagram series and the importance of heritage, innovation and experimentation.
Portfolio by " Toby Hopkinson
09.05.2025
Meet the CFO’s new AI ‘Elves’: How Payhawk’s agentic AI is reshaping enterprise finance
Unicorn fintech Payhawk has unveiled its boldest product yet—the AI Office of the CFO. More than just a flashy feature, this suite of intelligent, purpose-built AI agents promises to automate the grunt work of finance teams, offering speed, scale, and strategic insight without sacrificing control. In a market flooded with hollow “AI agents,” Payhawk’s elves stand apart—deeply embedded, self-improving, and ready to get to work. So, what exactly do these digital finance assistants do, and how do they fit into the company’s global growth playbook?
Portfolio by " Hristo Borisov
08.05.2025
Ochre Bio, addressing the complexities of liver disease
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Quin Wills, founder and CSO at Ochre Bio about a fascination with liver disease, the power of big human data and why you should not confuse movement with progress.
Portfolio by " Quin Wills
08.05.2025
Upvest, enabling businesses to build investment experiences for their end users
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Martin Kassing, CEO of Upvest about empowering banks and wealth managers to offer any investment product and experience.
Portfolio by " Martin Kassing
07.05.2025
An easy to use squeezy bottle to enhance meals with All Dressed Up
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Tess Reed, Founder, All Dressed Up about all natural, delicious dressings, working with a shoestring budget and creating a new kitchen staple superhero.
Portfolio by " Tess Reed
06.05.2025
The future of living: Why digital nomadism is more than a trend
I never consciously chose to live an international lifestyle. There was no single, defining moment where I decided, “Right, I’m a digital nomad now.” It just happened, gradually. I’ve always been drawn to different places, cultures, and languages—always loved learning them. Over time, home stopped being a fixed location. It became wherever I could open my laptop and do what I love.
Portfolio by " Bianca Zwart
02.05.2025
Alaya Capital: Pioneering Venture Capital in Latin America
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Latin American startups, one venture capital firm has consistently stood out for its regional expertise, hands-on approach, and strategic vision.
Portfolio by " Noa Khamallah
30.04.2025
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