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9 tech startups to watch in Nottingham
Located in the heart of the East Midlands with a very efficient transport, Nottingham - whose over half of its population is under 30 - is an attractive hub for startups in tech, healthtech and medtech, considering its affordable quality of life. Maddyness selected some of the most inventive tech startups to watch in Nottingham.
Portfolio by " Audrey Langevin
12.10.2020
Fashion has a problem with unsold stock. Is this the solution?
Leftover stock in the fashion industry has always been a waste of money and resources – all the more so after shops were forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new platform called Purple Dot thinks it might just have the answer.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
09.10.2020
‘Startup Van’ meets ‘The Garage’: Two men, one idea that kept growing
The value of networking, sharing journeys, failures, successes, and being a community of like-minded people that genuinely want to help is something we should all aspire to. With that being said welcome to ‘The Garage’ - tech’s answer to the outdated men's private clubs of old! Maddyness sat down with Graham Hussey, the Co-founder of Startup Van and its newest portfolio addition ‘The Garage’.
Portfolio by " Cleo McGee
07.10.2020
COVID-19: Interview with Jon Bennett, CEO of Ryalto
Ryalto helps healthcare staff manage their working lives, a vital tool even before the pandemic arrived. Maddyness spoke with Jon Bennett, CEO to understand how the business has coped, evolved and is planning for the future.
Portfolio by " Jon Bennett
07.10.2020
Where next for European fintech after the Wirecard debacle?
Once lauded alongside the likes of Revolut, Monzo and Transferwise as a shining beacon on European fintech prowess, the dramatic – in fact almost cinematic – collapse of German payments group Wirecard has raised broader questions about the future of Europe’s fintech scene.
Portfolio by " Oli Weiss
06.10.2020
Helping startups to navigate policy and regulation with Form 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 hear from Leo Ringer at Form Ventures.
Portfolio by " Leo Ringer
05.10.2020
How lockdown changed remote working tech
These remote working tools have incorporated lessons learned in lockdown and become better products as a result. Now that we’re back to working from home for the foreseeable, it’s a good time to get downloading.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
01.10.2020
Tech for thought: 8 shows to watch right now on Netflix UK
To further your knowledge around technology, business and innovation, Netflix has added a gripping selection of programs to its platform which you may be interested in, at Maddyness we have selected a few to not be missed.
Portfolio by " Audrey Langevin
30.09.2020
Would you eat a cricket?
Globally, eating insects is pretty common, but now - with a new range of protein powders - Tim Boote is trying his hand at bringing the practice of consuming alternative proteins to the UK. The founder of Protein Rebel believes cricket protein might just be the ‘protein of the future’.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
30.09.2020
New or refurbished, the worrying impact of tech on our environment
Following Climate Week, Back Market - whose mission is to support the world’s transition to a more sustainable consumption as the UK works towards a green recovery following the impact of COVID - has written an insightful piece highlighting the impact of tech on our planet and how we can reduce our carbon footprint.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
30.09.2020
May the rain be with you… Interview with Aurelien Rinaldi, Co-Founder of Beau Nuage
Rain is a fact of life in the U.K. One that is synonymous with Britain and everything British. But what if we didn’t have to be one of those brits with eternally wet bags from umbrellas? What if the annoyance of rain could be a thing of the past?
Portfolio by " Cleo McGee
29.09.2020
COVID-19: Interview with Paul Statham, CEO of Condeco
Condeco is a market leader in workspace management and resource scheduling software that, during COVID-19 have pioneered a solution to enable social distancing in the workplace by controlling space and capacity to ensure employees are not exposed to risk. Maddyness spoke with Paul Statham, CEO of Condeco about how they have coped during lockdown and what the future holds.
Portfolio by " Paul Statham
29.09.2020
Backing teams to enable global growth, a portrait of Smedvig 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 interview Joe Knowles, Principal and Sophie Day, Head of Marketing & Founder Network at Smedvig Ventures.
Portfolio by " Joe Knowles & Sophie Day
28.09.2020
Lockdown has made us rethink how we get around
All this time indoors has got us thinking about cheaper, greener and cleaner mobility. Tubes, buses and trains are a real go-to but don’t feel hygienic at the best of times – let alone during a pandemic. Enter: a host of startups founded in lockdown to maximise on the pros of public transport, while also tackling the cons.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
25.09.2020

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