As European VC deals hit a three-year low, competition for startups seeking funding has significantly tightened. VCs are focusing on portfolio companies and taking fewer risks with new ventures. Those who are making new investments are looking for watertight evidence of reliable routes to long-term, sustainable revenue and growth.
23.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Josh Sprigg, founder and CEO of enferm about the crisis in nursing, creating a way for healthcare workers to thrive and adopting of new technologies.
16.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Patrick Short, CEO & Charlotte Guzzo COO at Sano Genetics about the potential of precision medicine, at-home DNA testing and making remote work culture work for everyone.
25.04.2023
Victoria Repa presents us the case of her health and wellness platform BetterMe which has successfully collaborated with WHO in Ukraine, the First Lady of Ukraine, and the NGO “Barrier Free” to create a digital self-help tool to support the mental health of many Ukrainians.
17.04.2023
Over recent years, the healthcare sector has focused on transforming the patient experience and helping providers evolve and grow through digitisation. While some of these advances were already in the works, external influences also had an impact, forcing the industry to move faster than expected. Healthcare responded well to a new wave of digital demands, adapting and reimagining its offering to create positive change across the board.
14.04.2023
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Nick Greenhalgh, cofounder of Luca.
22.03.2023
Ever since the rise of remote working brought about at the start of the pandemic, the debate around whether office or home is best has been fierce. Some senior business leaders, including the director general of the Confederation of British Industry, have dismissed remote-first roles as the world of work “gone crazy”. Citing worries about employee productivity, many have called for a national full-time return to the office. But they should be careful what they wish for.
15.03.2023
For healthtech startups in the UK and Europe, the USA continues to be the land of opportunity. Valued at $88B this year, the US digital health market is incredibly attractive to international companies.
09.03.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dr Nayan Kalnad, CEO and cofounder of Avegen Health about pivoting the business, enabling impactful digital tools, and making digital healthcare support as easy to access as social media.
08.03.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Liza Alem, Head of Marketing and Communication at AZmed about using AI to reduce medical errors, global partnerships and the importance of open-mindedness.
01.03.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Hurley, Cofounder at Ted’s Health about driving the conversation around testosterone deficiency, empowering men to overcome barriers and the challenges of tackling a silent epidemic.
21.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Issa Dasu Patel cofounder and CEO of CONNECTCare
about empowering patients with medicines data, working at the intersection of health and social care and ensuring medicines are not overlooked in the digital health revolution.
14.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Oli Johnson, cofounder of Sona about building a mobile-first workforce management platform for the global 'deskless' workforce.
11.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ian Wharton, Founder and CEO of Aide Health about the importance of data in healthcare, becoming the demonstrable digital leader in driving patient engagement in the NHS and the unpredictability of fundraising.
04.02.2023