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Reimagining the world of physical products with TG0
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ming Kong, Co-founder and CEO of TG0 about sustainable interfaces, haptics the three Cs that underpin the business: curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Portfolio by " Ming Kong
26.02.2025
Reimagining the world of physical products with TG0
Gothenburg: The blueprint for second cities in the Global Tech Race
Seats of government, financial centres or capital cities - however they are described, every country has one city where power, money and influence are somewhat concentrated. Yet, the World Bank estimates that 40% of people live outside these major urban hubs and in secondary cities.
Decoding by " Sofia Hjelmberg
25.02.2025
Gothenburg: The blueprint for second cities in the Global Tech Race
Meet RawQ, long-lasting energy, better focus and no crashes
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Arina Kuzmina, CEO and cofounder of RawQ about providing the best possible energy, plans for the future and why quality over growth is key when making partnerships.
Portfolio by " Arina Kuzmina
25.02.2025
Meet RawQ, long-lasting energy, better focus and no crashes
French startup Ynsect has officially requested to enter administration
According to information seen by Maddyness, Ynsect has acknowledged the failure of its recovery plan. The industrial food chain startup has requested to file for insolvency.
News by " Julien Khaski
24.02.2025
Systemic change through collaborative climate action, a profile of Subak
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different organisations to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Pranuthi Chander, COO at Subak.
Portfolio by " Pranuthi Chander
24.02.2025
The coolest brands of 2025: 9 Brands using creativity and storytelling to make an impact
Branding matters more than ever. It’s at the heart of every successful business - it’s what connects a company to its audience and makes it stand out in an increasingly saturated market. It shapes how people perceive and relate to a brand, giving them a reason to care.
Tools by " Sally Linsdel
21.02.2025
Folding electric bikes, adtech, legaltech and more in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " David Johnson
21.02.2025
How the French Tech Mission aims to help startups secure more public contracts
A free online training course has been launched to educate French startups on the challenges of public procurement. This initiative builds on the "Je choisis la French Tech" programme.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
20.02.2025
Spore.Bio raises $23M to industrialise bacteria detection technology
French deeptech startup Spore.Bio has developed a solution that detects and quantifies bacteria within minutes—an invaluable technology for companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
20.02.2025
IPG Energy delivers clean, on-demand power from any fuel
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Lauren Franklin, Chief of Staff at IPG Energy about building a replacement to diesel generators, a project with National Highways, why you need to value output over input.
Portfolio by " Lauren Franklin
20.02.2025
IPG Energy delivers clean, on-demand power from any fuel
Specialist investment tax solutions with FSL
David Pirrie, Founder of Financial Software Ltd and Chairman of Industrial Thought Ltd
Portfolio by " David Pirrie
19.02.2025
Specialist investment tax solutions with FSL
Open Tools: Building an inclusive workforce through technologies and tools
The Open Economy - a global ecosphere of non-permanently employed workers - calls for organisations to transform their HR approach into a more open framework or “OpenHR”. This framework addresses the integration of both permanent and flexible talent, collectively called “Open Talent”, to meet the demands of modern and future workforces.
Tools by " Dr Rochelle Haynes & Jeremy Blain
19.02.2025
Innovation + Trust: The right AI framework for Europe
As the global AI landscape evolves, Europe faces a critical juncture, highlighted by last week's AI Action Summit in Paris. The EU's proactive stance with the AI Act 2024 reflects its commitment to ethical development, but the summit has revealed a shift in focus from regulation to innovation. Recent market developments, epitomised by China's DeepSeek and its efficient AI model, have intensified the global race for AI dominance. This new reality demands a fresh perspective on how Europe can remain competitive while upholding its values.
Opinion by " Adit Abhyankar
19.02.2025
Meet Renais, an ultra-premium gin inspired by terroir and tradition
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alex Watson, cofounder of Renais about launching in a saturated market, French heritage and the importance of building a sustainable brand sustainably.
Portfolio by " Alex Watson
18.02.2025
Meet Renais, an ultra-premium gin inspired by terroir and tradition
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