Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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The telephone is still the king of customer support, so why aren't SMEs using it?
Office landlines will be extinct by the end of the decade according to the latest Ofcom data. For many SMEs, this will come as no surprise: in 2021, there’s no shortage of channels through which to contact a business.
Tools by " Maddyness, with AnswerConnect
16.11.2021
The telephone is still the king of customer support, so why aren't SMEs using it?
This new climate tech allows people to donate to climate charities as they shop
On their launch day, we're speaking to Amplify, the new climate donation app that empowers a network of sustainable brands to deliver a personalised donation experience to climate charities
Tools by " Maddyness UK
16.11.2021
This climate donation app allows brands to deliver a personalised donation experience for their customers
The troubling trend of lazy internet marketplace startups
Last week, I answered a founder’s question about how to pinpoint the right revenue streams for his two-sided marketplace, now that it was seeing traction on the vendor side.
Tools by " Joe Procopio
16.11.2021
Last week, I answered a founder’s question about how to pinpoint the right revenue streams for his two-sided marketplace, now that it was seeing traction on the vendor side.
The Navy Seals of venture capital - who work in teams and are utterly committed to founder success - are here
These single GP funds are often ex-entrepreneurs and increasingly ex-GPs, hands-on lone investors. I count myself among them, and our MO is to work tactically and speedily, to bring our deep experience to support the companies we back and put their success before everything else, including internal fund economics.
Portfolio by " Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen
15.11.2021
The Navy Seals of venture capital - who work in teams and are utterly committed to founder success - are here
Manchester is the UK’s top tech startup capital outside London
Manchester is now the UK’s top tech startup capital outside of London, according to a new study.
News by " Abby Wallace
15.11.2021
Manchester is the UK’s top tech startup capital outside London
Everything you need to know about Elon Musk's move to sell Tesla stock
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about Tesla CEO, Elon Musk's selling more than $5B in company shares after a popular Twitter poll
News by " Maddyness UK
15.11.2021
The inconvenient truth about tree planting
The UK government’s tree-planting targets are likely to be missed due to the fact there are not enough trees or people to plant them, according to leading forestry figures.
Portfolio by " Anja Pries
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15.11.2021
The inconvenient truth about tree planting
Eight entrepreneurs under 30 to watch
Young people are innovative, creative and want to fix problems. They are disproportionately less likely to stay in jobs long-term, and the pandemic has only heightened this trend. We're taking a look at eight entrepreneurs under 30 you should look out for.
Decoding by " Abby Wallace
13.11.2021
Eight entrepreneurs under 30 to watch
Radio tech, electric jets and cross-border banking 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.
Decoding by " Maddyness UK
12.11.2021
Maddymoney startup investment-news
Meet Trakx, the crypto indice platform trading 24/7
As part of our new quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Gary Rebibo, cofounder and CMO at Trakx, about creating a regulated digital asset exchange with a specific focus and the unique position the AMF – the French regulator – has put the company in.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
12.11.2021
Meet Trakx, the crypto indice platform trading 24/7
EU crowdfunding takes off as Crowdcube expands across Europe
Crowdcube will be the first platform to operate under new EU regulations designed to bring together existing crowdfunding rules under one uniform regulatory framework.
News by " Abby Wallace
12.11.2021
Crowdcube expands across Europe as EU crowdfunding takes off
Setting up a finance team for success – from a fintech founder
In early-stage startups, finance teams can be make or break. Done right, and they’re the beating heart of the business. But often they’re overlooked and under-resourced, making them a roadblock to explosive growth.
Opinion by " Cristina Vila Vives
11.11.2021
Setting up a finance team for success – from a fintech founder
How tech founders can scale their business while working remotely
Even as the most challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic recede into memory, it is becoming ever clearer that the changes to the way we work over the past 18 months will leave indelible marks on our professional culture.
Tools by " Ritam Gandhi
11.11.2021
How tech founders can scale their business while working remotely
Play is the most natural form of learning, so why has society paused the game?
What inspires you to jump out of bed each day? Achieving new growth targets? Tracking down a new business to fund? I’m passionate about education and engaging youngsters – and not just because it’s a job requirement of working at an edtech gaming company. 
Opinion by " Gordie Ross
10.11.2021
Play is the most natural form of learning, so why has society paused the game?

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