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Naboo raises €20M to take on Americans in the corporate tourism market
A specialist in organising professional events, Naboo has raised €20M. The goal: rapid international expansion to outpace other market players.
News by " Nadege Hubert
29.01.2025
Learning from teenagers: what Gen Zalpha taught me about leadership – and how I used it to transform luna’s culture
After nearly a decade as a management consultant at a Big Four firm, and three years leading a startup that’s deeply engaged with over 100,000 teens and tweens, I can confidently say this: working with young people has taught me more about leadership than traditional corporate environments ever did.
Opinion by " Jas Schembri-Stothart
29.01.2025
Gegidze, building a better future of business
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Valerian Gegidze, founder of Gegidze about serving entrepreneurs, bootstrapping and global expansion.
Portfolio by " Valerian Gegidze
28.01.2025
La nuit de la French Tech London will ask the questions about AI in healthcare
In the key hubs of European tech, everyone is talking about one thing: AI, and the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence taking place in Paris next month. Will Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend? What are the summit's key highlights?  And how can attendees plan their schedules for business opportunities? The First step is to attend French Tech London’s event this week…
News by " David Johnson
27.01.2025
Invest in businesses that deliver sustainability through innovation, a profile of ETF Partners
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 Tomer Strikovsky, Partner at ETF Partners.
Portfolio by " Tomer Strikovsky
27.01.2025
Marc Simoncini announces the end of Angell
Founded in 2018, the electric bike startup Angell, created by French entrepreneur Marc Simoncini, is shutting down. The company succumbed to recurring manufacturing issues that prevented it from meeting its commitments to customers.
News by " Julien Khaski
24.01.2025
Marc Simoncini announces the end of Angell
Trump presidency could spark $33B in Chinese investment for the UK, predicts VC firm
With Donald Trump taking office as President of the United States, a leading UK-based venture capital firm has predicted that $33B is ‘up for grabs’ in Chinese Investment due to the shift in US leadership, based on data from Trump’s first presidency.
News by " David Johnson
24.01.2025
Customer service innovation, green energy 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
24.01.2025
Techspace’s Farringdon flagship becomes official home of London AI hub
The London AI Hub has officially found its home in the heart of Farringdon. Developed by Techspace, this groundbreaking partnership establishes a new epicentre for AI collaboration and innovation and cements London and the UK in the race for AI dominance.
News by " David Johnson
23.01.2025
5 ways inclusive companies make more money
Want to make more money? Good, me too. But how to do that by staying true to your values? Here’s the thing: inclusion isn’t just a “nice to have”, something for companies to do to show how right-on they are.
Opinion by " Rachel Morgan-Trimmer
23.01.2025
Kraaft raises €13M to expand internationally and enhance Its "WhatsApp for Construction"
Riding the wave of success with its communication app tailored to construction professionals, Kraaft is aiming for international growth following a €13 million funding round. The investment will also support the development of new features for the platform.
News by " Nadege Hubert
23.01.2025
Kraaft raises €13M to expand internationally and enhance Its
The UK’s AI Action Plan: Late to the race, but ready to lead
The UK Government’s recently published AI Action Plan led by Matt Clifford, underscores the need for the UK to adopt AI on a grand scale. The Prime Minister outlined in his speech at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, AI is “the defining opportunity of our generation.” With a £14B investment commitment and goals spanning computing power, data, and talent, the UK’s economic trajectory will hinge on the execution of enhancing overall productivity.
Opinion by " Gavin Poole
22.01.2025
Tech Nation relaunches Rising Stars competition with £3M boost for early-stage startups
Tech Nation, part of Founders Forum Group, has launched the 2025 edition of its iconic Rising Stars competition. In partnership with Rigby Group, Haatch, and Wealth Club, the revamped initiative will accelerate the UK’s most innovative early-stage startups, giving them the exposure, resources, and funding needed to scale. Now merged with OneToWin, the enhanced programme aims to uncover the UK’s most promising tech startups, offering a record-breaking £3M prize pot.
News by " David Johnson
22.01.2025
Meet Nsave, a global account for global young professionals
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Amer Baroudi, cofounder and CEO of nsave about Financial exclusion, navigating complex systems that are resistant to innovation and why you need a good reason to do what you want to do.
Portfolio by " Amer Baroudi
21.01.2025
Meet Nsave, a global account for global young professionals
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