Backing winners and moving the dial on inclusion and diversity, a profile of Ada Ventures
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Matt Penneycard, Partner and cofounder of Ada Ventures.
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Marna, a bold new Iced Tea brand crafted in London
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Tristan Flint, cofounder of Iced Tea brand Marna about squeezing lemons, crafting an authentic iced tea brewed with real tea, going viral and being listed in Soho House.
Recipe for success: what any founder can learn from the golden rules of restaurant design…
You don’t need to be a foodie to have noticed how quickly eating establishments seem to come and go these days. A notoriously saturated market with slim operating margins means that only the best can survive. And with a decades-long career designing restaurants, I’ve witnessed everything from businesses establishing a twelve-month waiting list to those that fold within that same time frame.
Slice, a mobile network that treats customers like owners
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jenna Banks, Marketing Director at Slice Mobile, about shaking up the mobile experience, starting from zero and bringing the concept of ownership to life.
Brands, you need to be looking for the micromoments
Culture is currency right now. It’s how brands are gaining relevancy, winning loyalty and building longevity. But if you wait for trends to emerge you’ll have missed the moment. Look at how fast Skims moves, partnering with Jude Bellingham just days before the start of this summer’s Euros. Or tapping Bridgerton star Nicole Coughlan to lead its campaign as the latest series dropped.
The rise of the Adriatic Region: Emerging startup powerhouses in Southeast Europe
As traditional European tech hubs become increasingly saturated, savvy investors and entrepreneurs are turning their attention to the Adriatic Region in Europe. Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia are emerging as the next frontier for startup innovation, offering a combination of technical talent, cost-effectiveness, and untapped market potential.
Meet Nibble, the AI-powered platform to match and hire top, pre-vetted PR freelancers
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Lizzie Earl, CEO and Founder of Nibble and The Stakked Collective about Nibble, about building an AI-powered SaaS platform to help businesses and agencies find, match and hire top freelance PR talent.
Finding solutions to regenerate the natural world. Blue Earth Summit's theory of change
At Blue Earth Summit, we are people on a mission to transform the way the world works. To reach our goals, we need to work across industry, policy and community to reduce our collective impact. This transformative approach is good for business and it’s essential for our planet.
Real World Health, data, analytics and insights transforming the NHS
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Scott Fletcher, CEO of Real World Health about data science, the NHS and improving patient outcomes.
AI apprehension: How business leaders can navigate AI risks & harness opportunities for global success
If AI is on your mind, you are not alone. Business leaders say repercussions of using AI technology incorrectly keeps them up at night, with two-thirds of executives reporting that their key concern is financial consequences, according to recent research from G-P.
FX for international superstars, a digital library and gene therapy in this week's Maddymoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
