We sat down with Adnan Oner, the founder of Farmless, to talk about they lead the fourth revolution of food by decoupling protein production from agriculture.

In 2022, almost 50% of UK adults admitted to feeling lonely. Could AI-powered apps like PalUp help support these people in need?

As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Yvette McGaffin, cofounder & CEO of Reform RX about digitally connected Pilates reformers, global expansion and a mindset of winning or learning.

“Start your own business,” they said. “Become your own boss,” they said. “Determine your own hours,” they said. You did, and by now have discovered the gruesome truth beneath the platitudes. Would you change it? Probably not. Which is why we are here.

Imagine a world where the next groundbreaking innovation is overlooked because the founder didn’t fit the “typical” VC mold. That’s the reality we risk if we don’t address bias in investment. My cofounder Eva de Mol and I have experienced the power of gender bias firsthand. When raising our first fund, we were met with comments like, “You really need a man on your team,” and “Real men like numbers and women don’t”.

As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Hannah Earley, CTO of Vaire Computing about Near-Zero Energy Chips, Moore's law and why the AI revolution needs a better architecture.

In a world where getting to the top of the career ladder—and staying there—is typically the barometer by which we measure success, Gareth Southgate's recent LinkedIn post offers a refreshingly alternative perspective.

As of July this year, Meatly became the UK’s only regulatory-approved cultivated meat company, instantly putting us in an exclusive set of four companies globally that have managed to secure similar approvals in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the US

As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Manjul Rathee, cofounder and CEO at BFB Labs about using ethical and immersive gaming to improve the mental health of young people.

The relationship between brain science and business strategy is becoming increasingly critical for effective leadership. Candace Pert, a renowned physiologist and biophysics professor, has shown that our mental and physical systems are inextricably linked, a connection she highlighted with her discovery of the brain's opiate receptor.

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 Fiona Humphries, Managing Director of FIGR Ventures

As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Gauthier van Malderen, CEO and founder of Perlego, the ‘Spotify for textbooks’ offering unlimited access to academic titles for students and academics.

Have you ever wondered if those little scraps of paper (or digital codes) hold the key to retail success? Imagine the thrill of finding a voucher tucked away in your wallet like a hidden treasure, only to discover it's a ticket to saving some serious cash. But for retailers, the real magic happens when they learn how to wield these mighty discounts in the role of vouchers in retail marketing, to attract bargain hunters and build a loyal customer base.

Staff augmentation is a strategic approach to staffing that allows organisations to supplement their existing workforce with skilled professionals on an as-needed basis. This flexible model enables companies to scale their teams up or down based on project demands, workload fluctuations, or specialised skill requirements.

Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.