Once a niche off-shoot of the fintech scene, climate fintech - simply understood as fintechs enabling decarbonisation - has emerged as an established and much-needed global sector. Attracting annual investments of $2.3B in 2023, climate fintechs are providing vital solutions businesses urgently need to support their climate transition
30.05.2024
It’s become a sexy term, and will always play an important role in the startup ecosystem. Angel investing continues to be a rewarding journey - and to be told ‘you’re such an angel’, has a very specific meaning for me. I will unpack my thesis and approach for any cheque I write. This culminates in founders who balance depth of innovation, degree of impact, and their direct experiences from intersectionality. These 3 ‘i’s make them investible “intersectional incredibles”, and is why I’m launching iiF by i³ investing.
24.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.05.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Den Dmytrenko, cofounder and General Partner at Roosh.
20.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
17.05.2024
Frustrated at the inaccessibility of funding for startups outside of London, Daniel Sawko founded shipshape.vc, a VC search engine for founders.
17.05.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Triin Linamagi, Founding Partner of Sie Ventures
13.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
10.05.2024
As an investor, backing Helen Chen and her venture, Nomad Homes, wasn't just a decision based on potential financial returns; it was a strategic choice driven by a combination of admiration for her diversity, awe for her courage, and recognition of the transformative power her innovation holds for the real estate industry.
08.05.2024
The European tech market is still finding its feet after the downturn. But I believe recent months have brought exciting new waves of opportunity and interest for investors. One market which is attracting an increasing level of buzz is France. Experiencing its first modern downturn in 2023, the region nevertheless collectively raised €8.3B across 715 startups and caught a fresh wind in the first few months of 2024.
07.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
03.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
26.04.2024
The UK continues to be the ideal place to start a new business. If your new enterprise needs startup funding, the UK has many finance opportunities you can take advantage of.
24.04.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to David Grimm, Partner at AlbionVC and UCL Technology Fund.
22.04.2024