Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
15.07.2022
As a cofounder of a business communication system, I know a fair bit about turning an idea into a profitable business. As daunting and overwhelming as it can be, seeing your business flourish as an entrepreneur is truly a dream come true.
15.07.2022
Even with years of professional experience, your first job in a startup setting can be stressful and disorienting. Having guided numerous career starters in early- and growth-stage companies, Christine Harris and Sven Jungmann share six observations that can help any first-time startup employee find their way to success.
14.07.2022
Specific jargon, complex technologies, high economic barriers to entry… The metaverse is indeed far from being the most welcoming environment for newcomers. As the potential of the metaverse grows, so does the concern of an even bigger digital divide for those without the means and the skills to access it.
14.07.2022
The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
13.07.2022
In the past decade, electric vehicles have gone from feeling like a distant concept to topping the UK vehicle sales charts. A potent combination of progressive and proactive attitudes towards climate action and improving air quality, and then the impending 2030 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, means that addressing the pitfalls of our current EV infrastructure has never been more pressing.
13.07.2022
Every fortnight, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
13.07.2022
The Fintech Power 50, a list of the 40 most innovative companies and 10 visionary personalities shaping the financial services industry, has been revealed for 2022. The exclusive annual program acts as a hub for driving change and creativity in the financial services industry, helping the sector innovate and grow.
12.07.2022
Your business is only as strong as your connections. Collaboration and communication are the backbone of your supply chains and fuel your partnerships, drive your processes, promote customer loyalty and build morale, but they can also hold you back.
12.07.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Emre Baran CEO of Cerbos about user permissions, authorisation, focusing on building features and how leaders should always eat last.
12.07.2022
Denmark has set the highest carbon tax in Europe to help the country reach its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to 1990 levels. The levy will be DKK1,125 ($159) per mt by 2030 for companies participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Firms not subject to the ETS will pay a DKK750 carbon tax. (Reuters)
11.07.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sean Nolan, CEO and cofounder at Blink, about the importance of providing digital communication tools to frontline workers and overcoming hurdles along the way.
11.07.2022
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Adam Zobler, General Partner at Foundamental.
11.07.2022
A first-of-its-kind museum has been opened in Seattle allowing visitors to be able to physically view digital art minted in NFTs on large display screens.
09.07.2022