With plans to launch in the US and further its European reach in 2021, banking platform Curve has secured $95M from a group of international investors as part of a successful Series C round.
12.01.2021
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 interview Igor Shoifot, Investment Partner at TMT Investments.
11.01.2021
Bright Network, designed to connect the next generation with the opportunities and insights they need to succeed in tomorrow’s brave new world, has launched its Tech Academy. By upskilling on the programme, thousands will be given the opportunity to enter tech sector employment.
08.01.2021
Maddyness is collaborating with environmental publication Ours to Save to bring readers fresh perspectives on sustainability. India is home to 22 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities. The transport sector is responsible for a significant amount of air pollution in the country - as is encapsulated in Delhi, its capital. How will the country's EV rollout work?
07.01.2021
Google has agreed a Saudi Arabian cloud services deal with a division of state-run oil producer Aramco, risking a staff backlash over potential fossil fuel links and accusations of human rights abuses, Bloomberg has reported.
04.01.2021
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 interview Moray Wright, cofounder and CEO of Parkwalk Advisors.
04.01.2021
The UK tech sector has bounced back from the coronavirus effect with job vacancies in the industry climbing 50% since the low point in July. According to new data compiled for Tech Nation and the Government’s Digital Economy Council, 10% of all UK job vacancies are now in tech, demonstrating the strength and resilience of the digital economy.
31.12.2020
Company lifespan used to be 67 years. Now it’s just 14. What with COVID and the climate crisis, the times are a’changing fast - and businesses and employees will need to learn to unlearn quickly.
30.12.2020
It is important that new infrastructure and technology is put in place to make the roads as safe as possible for all its users. CityMaaS, a UK startup improving accessible living for people with disabilities, has entered a new partnership that focuses on hazard reporting.
28.12.2020
Veganism, vegetarianism and flexitarianism are all on the rise, and the plant-based food market is expected to be worth $74.2B by 2027. Big brands are investing in their vegan offering - and innovative small players like the Tasty No Dairy vegan bakery are making sure we can eat ethically without compromising on taste.
25.12.2020
Maddyness is collaborating with environmental publication Ours to Save, whose latest podcast episode, 'Cities in crisis: towards greener urban planning', is on Spotify now. To mark this, we investigate how the winner of the 2020 World Smart City Awards, Shanghai, is harnessing technology to meet emissions targets.
24.12.2020
The impact of coronavirus has created new challenges for cybersecurity. In the latest webinar in Wayra UK’s Big Tech Sister series, female tech founders discussed the impact of the global pandemic on cybersecurity and the fresh issues that have arisen.
24.12.2020
CUBE Founder and CEO Ben Richmond on the world of RegTech, the drive to create the world’s leading regulatory platform and the odd spot of fly fishing.
23.12.2020
You no longer need to be McDonald's or similar to roll out mobile ordering. In fact, it’s become the standard across chain and independent restaurants due to COVID.
23.12.2020