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SevenYays, making the advent calendar a year round treat
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Andrew Staal, cofounder of SevenYays about starting with a simple question, advertising on social media and creating unique gifting category.
Portfolio by " Andrew Staal
21.10.2023
SevenYays, making the advent calendar a year round treat
Fighting food waste with wonky fruit and tasty snacks, meet Gusto Snacks
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Giuseppe Baidoo, Founder and CEO of Gusto Snacks.
Portfolio by " Giuseppe Baidoo
19.10.2023
The cost of dreaming crisis : New research from Mastercard puts light on some of the biggest challenges faced by entrepreneurs
Small businesses in the UK are embracing AI and prioritising sustainability but are being held back by rising costs and a lack of understanding of the latest technology.
Portfolio by " Paul Ferretti
19.10.2023
Strive UK
Anansi, disrupting the goods in transit insurance market
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Megan Bingham-Walker at Anansi about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
Portfolio by " Megan Bingham-Walker
18.10.2023
Investing with elite athletes, a profile of APEX
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Antonio Cacorino, Founder and CEO of APEX.
Portfolio by " Antonio Cacorino
16.10.2023
Investing with elite athletes, a profile of Apex Capital
Asan cup, the reusable menstrual cup averting the waste of 2,500 tampons
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Ira Guha, founder and CEO of Asan.
Portfolio by " Ira Guha
12.10.2023
Asan cup, the reusable menstrual cup averting the waste of 2,500 tampons
Thriving in the great outdoors: A marketing guide for startups and SMEs
The outdoor industry has undergone something of a revival since the end of the pandemic. Recent research published by Mintel shows that Brits took 16.7 million camping trips last year, while 29% of UK consumers say they are “more likely” to go camping/caravanning now than they were before COVID-19.
Portfolio by " Indiana Lee
12.10.2023
Thriving in the great outdoors: A marketing guide for startups and SMEs
Meet Fetch Club Shop for trainer-approved products adored by dogs!
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Caroline Stronkhorst, founder of Fetch Club Shop about making dog trainer-recommended products accessible to all owners, getting your hands dirty and empowering people to do the best by the their dogs.
Portfolio by " Caroline Stronkhorst
12.10.2023
Announcing another Focal finalist for W23, Slip, removing the faff of receipts for a quick and efficient checkout experience
Ahead of the Focal W23 Demo Day on the 12th October, we spoke to one of the finalists, Tash Grossman, CEO and founder of Slip, about digital receipts, omnichannel data and customer insights.
Portfolio by " Tash Grossman
11.10.2023
Slinger, secure flexible hospitality shifts in seconds
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Theo-Lee Houston at Slinger about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
Portfolio by " Theo Lee Houston
11.10.2023
Slinger, secure flexible hospitality shifts in seconds
Hubl, revolutionising last mile delivery
The global climate tech sector has never been more buoyant. But innovation in air quality has been slower. With Breathable cities, designed by Growth Studio we met the clean air startups tackling the devastating effects of air pollution that kills 7 million people worldwide every year and today we introduce Hugh Frost the founder and Managing Director of Hubl.
Portfolio by " Hugh Frost
10.10.2023
Hubl, revolutionising last mile delivery
A platform dedicated to supporting climate founders every step of the way, a profile of Transition
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Clara Ricard, Principal at Transition.
Portfolio by " Clara Ricard
09.10.2023
A platform dedicated to supporting climate founders every step of the way, a profile of Transition
Insect-based tech for farmers, food producers and supermarkets, meet Flybox
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Larry Kotch, cofounder of Flybox about the looming global shortage of protein, SDGs and modular insect farming.
Portfolio by " Larry Kotch
07.10.2023
Insect-based tech for farmers, food producers and supermarkets, meet Flybox
Announcing the first Focal finalist for W23, Kestrix, facilitating the built environment's transition to net zero
Ahead of the Focal W23 Demo Day on the 12th October, we spoke to one of the finalists, Lucy Lyons, CEO and cofounder of Kestrix, about buildings heat loss, energy efficiency and net zero progress.
Portfolio by " Lucy Lyons
06.10.2023
Lucy Lyons

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