In an era of rising environmental awareness and concern, businesses across the globe are facing a new breed of risk: climate and environmental litigation. Governments and private sector entities alike are increasingly being challenged in courtrooms by litigants concerned with tackling the urgent climate crisis and holding business to account.
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Neil McLeod
14.09.2023
With the rapid growth of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the world is welcoming more platforms that can replicate a variety of human-like activities. In many industries, AI is being adopted to improve customers’ experiences and guide their decisions using complex algorithms. In this respect, investing is no different.
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Suzanne Lupton
13.09.2023
Working for close to a decade at the intersection of my three favourite words; innovation, investment, and intersectionality, has shown me how beautifully complex they are. Don’t get me wrong, there’s lots of hot air - but it’s pretty clear that if you care about investing with a long-term view, and want to make an impact & consider every letter and sub-category of the overused E to the S to the G, then you need intersectionality. Look at this through a Queer lens too, and you’re winning.
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Christian Tooley
13.09.2023
We often hear words of leadership wisdom espoused by well-known male business leaders. Some – such as Virgin founder Richard Branson, inventor Sir James Dyson and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – have even expounded on their leadership and management philosophies in their own autobiographies. But what about the female entrepreneurs and executives who have also achieved phenomenal success?
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Sally Percy
11.09.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Tim Rehder, Partner at Earlybird.
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Tim Rehder
11.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to William Reeve CEO of Goodlord about the pressures on the rental market, strategic acquisitions and bringing digital solutions to a market which services 10 million households.
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William Reeve
09.09.2023
The world of cryptocurrencies has witnessed significant growth and attention over the past decade, captivating the interest of investors, traders, and tech enthusiasts alike. Simultaneously, AI has emerged as a powerful tool in various industries, revolutionising processes and decision-making.
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Kevin Plumpton
08.09.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Demi Odulana
08.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Martin Bailie, cofounder of Elysian Fields about provocative market positioning, lead-generation and the value of meaningful marketing.
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Martin Bailie
07.09.2023
Against the backdrop of today's swiftly evolving tech realm, characterised by economic challenges and funding uncertainties, the process of bringing a product to market carries a precarious balance between innovation and pragmatism. Negotiating this path, entrepreneurs must use their creative drive with the practical demands of sustainable business growth.
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Ritam Gandhi
06.09.2023
Every startup founder envisions a future where their dream soars to the skies, funded and supported by investors who believe in their mission. One morning, I found myself in a hotel room, nestled in the heart of London, overlooking the scenic Tower Bridge. My dream was about to take a significant detour. The 6:45 AM call that informed us of our anticipated funding (which was due that day) wouldn’t be coming through. It was a gut-punch, leaving me with a heavy heart like an elephant perched upon my chest.
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Danny Brewster
06.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Mark Nicholson, CEO and cofounder of VivaCity about developing traffic monitoring sensors to improve road safety, traffic flow and create a more sustainable future for mobility.
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Mark Nicholson
06.09.2023
Raising investment is time-consuming and a distraction from your real job of running and growing your business. Before you embark on raising equity investment you want to ensure your startup has reached a stage in its development cycle where it is ready to attract investment. You also want to be sure that you want to accept investment.
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Hatty Fawcett
05.09.2023
When it comes to careers, one of the biggest pieces of received wisdom you might have been given is that you should stay in a job for a decent amount of time. Depending on the age of the person who is dispensing this advice, that span could be until you retire.
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Kirstie McDermott
05.09.2023
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