La French Tech calls on Bayrou not to alter the "JEI" status
In an open letter addressed to the Prime Minister, seen by Maddyness, all the major representative associations of French startups are calling on François Bayrou to preserve the Jeune Entreprise Innovante (JEI) status. The Senate is reviewing it today as part of the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS).
Read the article >
Meet Renais, an ultra-premium gin inspired by terroir and tradition
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alex Watson, cofounder of Renais about launching in a saturated market, French heritage and the importance of building a sustainable brand sustainably.
The future of DE&I: Are businesses ready to move beyond the buzzwords?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) have been at the forefront of corporate conversations for years, yet progress remains slow and, in some cases, performative. While companies are more vocal about their commitments, the reality on the ground doesn’t always match the rhetoric. Many businesses have taken steps forward, but are we actually creating lasting change, or are we still stuck in cycles of tokenism and box-ticking?
Specialist investment tax solutions with FSL
David Pirrie, Founder of Financial Software Ltd and Chairman of Industrial Thought Ltd
How the French Tech Mission aims to help startups secure more public contracts
A free online training course has been launched to educate French startups on the challenges of public procurement. This initiative builds on the "Je choisis la French Tech" programme.
The coolest brands of 2025: 9 Brands using creativity and storytelling to make an impact
Branding matters more than ever. It’s at the heart of every successful business - it’s what connects a company to its audience and makes it stand out in an increasingly saturated market. It shapes how people perceive and relate to a brand, giving them a reason to care.
IPG Energy delivers clean, on-demand power from any fuel
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Lauren Franklin, Chief of Staff at IPG Energy about building a replacement to diesel generators, a project with National Highways, why you need to value output over input.
Open Tools: Building an inclusive workforce through technologies and tools
The Open Economy - a global ecosphere of non-permanently employed workers - calls for organisations to transform their HR approach into a more open framework or “OpenHR”. This framework addresses the integration of both permanent and flexible talent, collectively called “Open Talent”, to meet the demands of modern and future workforces.
Innovation + Trust: The right AI framework for Europe
As the global AI landscape evolves, Europe faces a critical juncture, highlighted by last week's AI Action Summit in Paris. The EU's proactive stance with the AI Act 2024 reflects its commitment to ethical development, but the summit has revealed a shift in focus from regulation to innovation. Recent market developments, epitomised by China's DeepSeek and its efficient AI model, have intensified the global race for AI dominance. This new reality demands a fresh perspective on how Europe can remain competitive while upholding its values.
Folding electric bikes, adtech, legaltech and more 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.
