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…
27.01.2025
Some stories transcend mere achievements and numbers, delving instead into the resilience of the human spirit. Exclusively for Maddyness UK, Noa Khammalah shares the story of Arslan Berbic – a journey that begins amid the turmoil of war-torn Bosnia and ascends to the forefront of scientific innovation.
27.01.2025
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.
27.01.2025
I watched TikTok closely the days before the impending ban. I’m an anthropologist who studies paradigm shifts, and I knew I was witnessing one in real time. One week before the inauguration of President Trump’s second term, the Supreme Court was deliberating on the legality of the American law that would shutter (or force a sale) of the popular video platform. In the final days, the online community was a-bustle — what would happen, and what should we do?
25.01.2025
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.
24.01.2025
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.
24.01.2025
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.01.2025
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.
23.01.2025
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.
23.01.2025
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.
23.01.2025
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.
22.01.2025
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.
22.01.2025
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.
21.01.2025
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 Payton Dobbs, Partner at Hoxton Ventures.
20.01.2025