Focal’s flagship Demo Day returns for its 9th edition. With Issie James taking the helm for what promises to be the biggest and best yet! The application window opens 8th April and closes at 9am BST on 24th April, ahead of Demo Day on 16th May. Focal welcomes applications from pre-seed to Series A startups based anywhere in the world and raising now or in the near future. It takes 5 minutes and you’ll get your pitch in front of 250 leading VC funds just by applying!
04.04.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Stefano Bernardi, GP at Unruly Capital.
01.04.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
29.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
22.03.2024
Equity financing continues to be scarcer and more expensive than in prior years, so naturally founders are looking for alternatives to traditional venture capital.
19.03.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Jeffrey Evans, General Partner at Mantis Venture Capital.
18.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
15.03.2024
The UK punches above its weight when it comes to innovation and pioneering technologies in Europe. Yet, there is a stark contrast between the split of private investment in London and other regions of the UK - the North of England is £6B underfunded compared to the capital. Limited venture capital (VC) activity and a relative lack of a startup ecosystem and expertise is hindering the potential for growth in the regions and underscores the pressing need for a more robust investment framework and a concerted effort to break investment barriers.
13.03.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Jesse Heasman, investor at Prefcap.
11.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
08.03.2024
Being able to identify a promising startup can reap some considerable benefits. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be able to identify the next Deliveroo or Uber The question is, how do you go about identifying these startups in a UK marketplace?
01.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
01.03.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Max Samuel, General Partner at SNÖ Ventures.
26.02.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Dr. Gesa Miczaika, General Partner at Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund.
26.02.2024