We have seen over many years waves of new technology which are impacting business models and creating what we term Innovative New Value Chains. Examples include the dot com first wave of internet creating online retail, and efficient supply chains.
17.11.2021
These single GP funds are often ex-entrepreneurs and increasingly ex-GPs, hands-on lone investors. I count myself among them, and our MO is to work tactically and speedily, to bring our deep experience to support the companies we back and put their success before everything else, including internal fund economics.
15.11.2021
The UK government’s tree-planting targets are likely to be missed due to the fact there are not enough trees or people to plant them, according to leading forestry figures.
15.11.2021
As part of our new quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Gary Rebibo, cofounder and CMO at Trakx, about creating a regulated digital asset exchange with a specific focus and the unique position the AMF – the French regulator – has put the company in.
12.11.2021
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Will Dufton and Lily Shaw of OMERS ventures.
08.11.2021
Have you ever been stung by a hefty data bill after a holiday? Abraham Burak, cofounder of Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, wants to make that a thing of the past. We spoke to Abraham about his journey to becoming a founder, their impressive Series A round, and the perks of an Uber-style business model.
02.11.2021
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Alyse Killeen, Founder and Managing Partner of Bitcoin-focused venture firm Stillmark.
01.11.2021
How often have you struggled to get in touch with a business because of strict service hours? Such struggles could be a thing of the past with 24/7 answering service AnswerConnect. We spoke to the company's director of mattering and impact, Fraser Wilson.
26.10.2021
Maddyness is collaborating with environmental publication Ours to Save to bring readers fresh perspectives on sustainability. In this piece, Florence Wildblood spoke to Bolton about reconciling personal values with career choices, how to avoid fast fashion temptation, and the ins and outs of running a small business.
26.10.2021
Maddyness UK speaks to Duncan Barrigan, chief product officer at GoCardless, about revolutionising the payment collection process, why he believes existing payments systems are broken, and the common errors businesses make when it comes to invoicing.
14.10.2021
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Saskia Hoebée, Senior Associate at Five Seasons Ventures.
11.10.2021
Boardrooms conjure up images of older, middle-class white men. When you look at the statistics, it’s easy to see why.
06.10.2021
Josh Graham is cofounder and CMO at Airtime Rewards, the loyalty rewards platform that allows members to earn rewards to reduce their mobile bills as they shop. He tells us about the journey to reaching 1.5M members.
05.10.2021
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we speak to Annalise Dragic Principal at Sapphire Ventures.
04.10.2021