The issue of sustainability is in the spotlight like never before. 64% of respondents to a global survey carried out by the UN described climate change as an emergency; one that required decision-makers to step up on their ambitions. And with the UK due to host the COP26 summit in November, two thirds of the British public want the country to become a world leader on climate change.
22.10.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
22.10.2021
This week, my insights and reflection come from a lunch with a special someone I used to sell to when I was a rep. As the CTO of a large group, his perspective on sellers is not only stimulating, it also offers precious insights to all the smaller and bigger companies out there.
22.10.2021
Do you know that sinking feeling you get when your business starts to slow down, or worse yet, stop? You’ve invested time and money into this venture, so the last thing you want to happen is for it all to come crumbling down.
21.10.2021
Responsible investing has swept across the investment industry over the last decade and we have seen a rise in funds looking to drive more than just financial returns - whether that be across reducing carbon emissions, increasing diversity amongst business owners, or investing in more sustainable business models.
21.10.2021
As the world transitions to green energy and renewables, businesses must now look at their hiring strategies to attract the green talent needed to drive the agenda on the road to net-zero. Workforce priorities are shifting and to remain an option for green talent, promises to commit simply can’t be empty.
20.10.2021
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is chasing money you don’t need. In a recent Teaching Startup (#71), I answered a question from an entrepreneur about whether to fortify his bootstrap approach with crowdfunding or angel investment, or go right into a venture capital raise.
19.10.2021
Paint is one of the most common forms of ocean microplastic and poses an “overlooked” threat to marine life, according to research published in Science of the Total Environment. The analysis was based on surveys taken across the North Atlantic.
18.10.2021
To figure out what to do about ESG, start with the regulations that you have to report on – and then work out what’s material to your business or your portfolio. Not the other way round.
18.10.2021
A digital wealth management platform is providing access to global investment funds through a mobile app targeted at black and minority ethnic communities. The app will open up access to wealth creation opportunities within communities which are overlooked in most wealth management platforms.
18.10.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
15.10.2021
A new report titled ‘The State of European GovTech: Key Themes and Plays in the European Govtech Ecosystem’ has been launched by government-focused technology company Public, outlining how startups can best engage in the delivery of public services as needed by the government.
14.10.2021
One of the things that we most commonly associate with the world of startups is youth. When we think of startup founders, the classic image that comes to mind is of a twenty-something-year-old in Silicon Valley, dropping out of university to start the next big tech firm. Think Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, for example, who were 19 and 21 respectively when they started Facebook and Apple.
13.10.2021
The UK has produced 105 unicorns, with 20 reaching a $1B+ valuation in the last 6 months according to Tech Nation and Dealroom. On top of this, VC investment in UK startups almost tripled at $18B in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
13.10.2021