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Building the foundations: a vision for the UK’s quantum economy
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.
Portfolio by " Andrew Gaule
17.11.2021
Building the foundations: A vision for the UK’s Quantum Economy
The Navy Seals of venture capital - who work in teams and are utterly committed to founder success - are here
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.
Portfolio by " Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen
15.11.2021
The Navy Seals of venture capital - who work in teams and are utterly committed to founder success - are here
The inconvenient truth about tree planting
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.
Portfolio by " Anja Pries
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15.11.2021
The inconvenient truth about tree planting
Meet Trakx, the crypto indice platform trading 24/7
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.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
12.11.2021
Meet Trakx, the crypto indice platform trading 24/7
Former founders and global expertise, a profile of OMERS Ventures
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.
Portfolio by " Will Dufton & Lily Shaw
08.11.2021
Former founders and global expertise, a profile of OMERS Ventures
Meet Airalo, the eSIM store looking to transform how you connect abroad
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.
Portfolio by " Maddyness, with Wayra
02.11.2021
The first Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm, a profile of Stillmark
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.
Portfolio by " Alyse Killeen
01.11.2021
Introducing AnswerConnect, the 24/7 live answering service
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.
Portfolio by " Maddyness, with AnswerConnect
26.10.2021
Fraser WIlson, director of mattering and impact at AnswerConnect
Green creator Lydia Bolton is turning unwanted textiles into fun and stylish apparel
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.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
26.10.2021
Meet GoCardless, the startup that wants to change the way you collect payments
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.
Portfolio by " Kirstie Pickering
14.10.2021
Meet GoCardless, the startup that wants to change the way you collect payments
Ambition, obsession, food, tech and foodtech, a profile of Five Seasons Ventures
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.
Portfolio by " Saskia Hoebée
11.10.2021
5 steps to tackle your board's diversity problem the right way
Boardrooms conjure up images of older, middle-class white men. When you look at the statistics, it’s easy to see why.
Portfolio by " Khyati Sundaram
06.10.2021
5 steps to tackle your board's diversity problem the right way
Loyalty rewards platform transforms the relationship between customer and retailer
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.
Portfolio by " Maddyness, with Wayra
05.10.2021
Loyalty rewards platform transforms the relationship between customer and retailer
Building "companies of consequence", a profile of Sapphire Ventures
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.
Portfolio by " Annalise Dragic
04.10.2021
Building companies of consequence, a profile of Sapphire Ventures

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