From local incubator to global ecosystem builder: Tenity’s mission to revolutionize finance
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 Eda Taskin and Kaan Akin of Tenity.
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Meet Xapien, AI-driven on-demand research on any person or company in the world, in minutes
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dan Secretan, cofounder of Xapien about AI-powered research-on-demand, the need for transparency and a narrow focus.
People don’t care about your brand — and you need to change that
Depending on what time you got up today, you’ve seen between four and ten thousand ads. Let that sink in. TEN THOUSAND ADVERTS. How many of them can you remember? Exactly.
Procurement is key to driving sustainability efforts and reducing carbon emissions - and here’s why
As sustainability regulations tighten worldwide, businesses face mounting pressure to accurately disclose and reduce their carbon emissions. However, the intricate and often opaque nature of Scope 3 data – which encompasses emissions embedded across the entire value chain, from suppliers to end consumers – means that many companies still rely on broad estimates to report their carbon footprint. This dependence on estimated data can lead to inaccuracies that hinder business leaders from making informed decisions with a genuine impact on sustainability.
‘Converting Gamblers to Gamers’ with Transform Gaming
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sina Azeri, Founder & CEO of Transform Gaming about leveraging technology to transform problem gamblers into engaged gamers.
Why French insurtech Descartes Underwriting chose London for its global expansion
Where a centuries-old insurance industry and a thriving tech sector meets, Descartes found the ideal location to develop its revolutionary insurance offering.
From Campus to Commerce: Tapping into the UK University network for startup development
The UK offers abundant opportunities for French tech entrepreneurs. Among these opportunities lies the expansive university network, serving as a fertile ground for forging partnerships grounded in expertise, talent, and practical research. Dr. Chris Moore, a distinguished technology specialist, sheds light on the diverse array of potential partnerships available, along with their corresponding advantages.
Four reasons why the Spanish tech scene is only just getting started
Spain’s tech scene has experienced a remarkable surge in growth in recent years. The growing number of unicorns, funding rounds (both the number of said rounds and the amount of capital raised), and the levels of foreign investment are all trending in the right direction.
Employment background checking software to supercharge the capabilities of hiring teams
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Charlotte Lucy Hall, Co-founder and CMO of Zinc about redefining background checks, outdated processes in recruitment and the power of perseverance.
£40M fine: Is Barclays’ transparency problem bigger than we think?
Can investors trust that banks have truly reformed, or are we still uncovering cracks in their transparency?
AI for HR, decentralised healthcare and solar management 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.
