As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matthew Wilson and Guenther Eisinger, co-CEOs at Omnipresent, about meeting and writing a business plan within days, securing a huge Series B round and addressing an unmet need.
29.09.2022
Benefits often make job ads seem more glamorous, yet until recently, they usually only included the standard 'luxuries' like free breakfasts, birthday days off and cycle-to-work schemes.
29.09.2022
When your business begins to get on its feet, you'll want to establish your reputation among your customer base, and building a memorable brand is one of the ways to do so. In a rapidly-shifting economy, people are turning to companies that they know and can rely on, so ensuring you get a foothold in the minds of your clients through clear and effective branding will help you during these challenging times.
28.09.2022
Startup valuations have been brought into stark focus in recent months, and the picture is bleak. The number of companies achieving unicorn status is slowing - in 2021 537 hit that milestone globally, but so far this year just 230 have done so as macroeconomic headwinds hit venture capital. While this might spark some concerns for the health of the global startup ecosystem, the silver lining is that it might just stop the obsession of many media outlets with covering only large funding rounds (because, presumably, a bigger number means a better business).
28.09.2022
It cannot be overstated how much the pandemic has changed the way we work. Over the past two years, businesses across all sectors have radically adapted their working practices to keep up with a digital-first economy.
28.09.2022
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has disrupted the local talent supply across many industries and sectors. Which options do UK businesses have to hire international talent in a post-Brexit world?
27.09.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Leon Ballard, cofounder of Least about the commercial leasing process, resistance to change and turning real estate into a digitised asset class.
27.09.2022
As more UK VC firms become B Corp certified, Max Lunn profiles six of the more prominent, asking what this means for their business and the tech ecosystem more generally.
27.09.2022
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become increasingly important in recent years. The latest legislation from the European Union, however, means businesses will have no choice but to take it seriously – something that could have significant consequences for larger enterprises and longer term significant impacts for publicly traded small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
26.09.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Jason Mahendran, Senior Investor at Active Partners.
26.09.2022
At the London Law Collective, we provide entrepreneurs and startups with quality legal advice. As such, we are well aware of the common errors that they make, both legal and non-legal, and which often drive them to seek our support. We’ve been asked by Maddyness to share our experiences, thoughts and solutions
24.09.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
23.09.2022
France, and more generally Western countries, are witnessing a wave of resignations. In France, more than 520,000 people left their jobs between late 2021 and the start of 2022. But among those who have done it, 60% regret their decision.
23.09.2022
Hotbed announces new programme to support women-led startups around the globe.
22.09.2022