We spoke to Yuval Samet, CEO and co-founder of RiseUp, about the company’s evolution from a consumer-focused fintech to a powerful partner for banks and platforms. With AI at its core, RiseUp is creating a financial ecosystem where everyone, from users to institutions, can win.
14.07.2025
As part of our founder interview series, we spoke to Daniel Tjondronegoro, CEO and Co-Founder of Beatgrid, about how mobile phones, audio tech, and a bold vision are helping solve one of advertising’s biggest blind spots: cross-media measurement.
11.07.2025
We spoke to Scott Taylor, the founder of Argo Cargo Bikes about how a car crash, a sketchpad, and years in the bike industry led to a breakthrough idea: turning any bike into a cargo bike. From modular kits to a full-on movement, he’s on a mission to make cargo bikes normal for everyday families.
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Scott Taylor
08.07.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to William Tunstall-Pedoe, CEO and Founder of UnlikelyAI about building the foundational layer for responsible AI, a defining company culture and why trust is central to AI adoption.
08.07.2025
As part of our founder interview series, we spoke with Andrei Morozov, Co-CEO of Beware of Bytes!, about the origin of the studio’s cross-continental collaboration. He shares how two indie developers joined forces to scale smartly, stay competitive, and take on the industry’s biggest projects.
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Andrei Morozov
07.07.2025
Video games have long since transformed from a simple hobby into a source of innovation and profit. Resilient to social downturns of COVID-19 and with an ever-growing audience, the sector offers opportunities for smart investment. Understanding the dynamics of the industry can turn a game into a profit. Here is your guide to investing in the gaming market. Why Consider Investing in Gaming?
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David Johnson
01.07.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dave Smallwood, UK MD of Mollie, about scaling smarter payments and his journey from PayPal to leading one of Europe’s fastest-growing FinTechs.
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Dave Smallwood
27.06.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dan Cray, cofounder and CEO of Phizz about proactive hydration, electrolyte balance, and growing an international brand while keeping kept the challenger energy.
24.06.2025
Music recognition startup Audoo has joined forces with True Pub Co, the independent London pub group, to install its cutting-edge Audio Meter™ technology across multiple venues – including The Ship in Southwark, The Hanbury in Islington, and The Crown in Hackney. The aim? To fix a long-standing issue in the music industry: millions of pounds in royalties going unclaimed or misallocated due to outdated and imprecise reporting methods.
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David Johnson
19.06.2025
In a landmark moment for the UK’s venture capital landscape, Par Equity and Praetura Ventures have announced a merger to form PXN Group – a new £670 million investment powerhouse aiming to redefine growth beyond the South East.
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David Johnson
18.06.2025
Matcha brand PerfectTed has been named the UK’s fastest-growing founder-led business in this year’s FEBE Growth 100 – the definitive list of Britain’s most exciting private companies still led by their original founders. Delivered in partnership with Virgin, the Growth 100 celebrates entrepreneurship at its boldest, brightest, and most resilient.
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David Johnson
18.06.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dr Botty Dimanov, CEO and Co-founder, Tenyks, about the explainability of AI, the fast-food industry and betting on a future where visual data is as foundational to business decision-making as spreadsheets.
17.06.2025
LIVE FROM VIVATECH — After four intense days, the Parisian tech fair closed its doors this Saturday evening. Naturally, Maddyness was there and takes stock of an edition largely focused on AI.
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Maxence Fabrion
16.06.2025
Europe is at a strategic crossroads, where security is no longer confined to terrestrial borders but extends into orbit. Facing hybrid threats and the acceleration of global technological competition, the European Union must urgently strengthen its industrial autonomy and support entrepreneurial innovation to defend its sovereignty. An op-ed by Yvan-Michel Ehkirch, Managing Partner at Karista.
16.06.2025
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