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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Digital health: the new normal
UK downloads of health apps have substantially increased during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) report shows.
Decoding by " Nicola Watts
18.01.2021
9 ways to win fast-growth markets through business relationships
Business relationships are undeniably valuable: Whenever companies are venturing into fast-growth markets, the #1 request we receive is to make introductions to relevant people. We call this service, “business matchmaking.”
News by " Viktor Kyosev
18.01.2021
What you need to know about the WhatsApp privacy controversy
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This Monday, we share the fallout of WhatsApp’s privacy changes from the business, finance and tech sectors.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
18.01.2021
WhatsApp privacy changes
Embracing taboos for real-world impact, a profile of Calm/Storm
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Lucanus Polagnoli, Managing Partner at Calm/Storm.
Portfolio by " Lucanus Polagnoli
18.01.2021
Crowdfunding now: EVs, therapy and an app for landlords
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
16.01.2021
Feeding fintech optimism with over £650M raised by UK startups this week
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
15.01.2021
Seedrs pitches earn £293M total investment in 2020
Private company investment platform Seedrs has much to celebrate after reporting a record-breaking 2020, with £293M invested into pitches. The new figures bring the total amount invested through the platform since launch to over £1B.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
15.01.2021
Seedrs pitches earn £293M total investment in 2020
Global tech investment booms in London
London tech firms raise $10.5B in venture capital investment in 2020, with fintech, enterprise tech and healthtech set to boost even further growth. How will 2021 compare?
News by " Maddyness UK
15.01.2021
Global tech investment booms in London
5 effective B2B link building tactics you should try today
Like everything else, B2B link building requires lots of effort and dedication to achieve the results you want. It is never easy as you can’t get much results from your hard work if you don’t have the right tactics in your B2B marketing strategy.
Tools by " Maddyness
15.01.2021
Kuato Studios raises £4.5M and launches breakthrough VR title "Panic Room"
UK-based EdTech gaming firm, Kuato Studios, has raised £4.5M in a round led by Horizons Ventures and is launching ‘Panic Room’ – its first virtual reality game, and a world first using an all-new patented ‘Actor/Director’ platform.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
14.01.2021
Ski startup Maison Sport launches second crowdfund campaign
COVID-19 has undoubtedly hit the ski industry hard, but the challenges have accelerated the determination of the founders behind Maison Sport.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
14.01.2021
Ski startup Maison Sport launches second crowdfunder
The question of churn, via Pulp Fiction
Churn is overlooked. It’s the KPI you want to turn your back on, the one you wish didn't exist. Yet it will haunt you; when high, it stands as a reminder of your process failure. Much like Pulp Fiction, churn can teach you a lot about your company and who you are... Will you ignore it?
Opinion by " Caroline Franczia
14.01.2021
A leap of faith: The secret to building a jewellery brand
Making the decision to leave the security of a reliable monthly income to go self-employed can be a step into the unknown. Carrie Elizabeth Dennahy, founder and CEO of Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery, decided to take that leap when she saw a gap in the market for more affordable, unique and well-crafted jewellery.
Opinion by " Kirstie Pickering
14.01.2021
Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery
5 reasons to put PR strategy at the top of your to-do list
2021 is already bringing unwanted challenges for entrepreneurs, but it’s also creating opportunities to refresh business priorities. Alison Jackson-Carter, founder, Enlighten PR, explains why spending time dusting off your PR strategy could give you the competitive edge your brand needs to thrive this year.
Tools by " Alison Jackson-Carter
14.01.2021
New startups launching after COVID

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