In June 2019, VivaTech organised the first Female Founder Challenge competition to empower female founders and shake up the traditionally male-dominated world of VCs. This year, VivaTech has announced that this great initiative is returning for a new and improved second edition.
10.03.2020
Technology is being used to create wellbeing gadgets that make our work life and hours easier and more enjoyable. Here are some of the most useful gadgets that can help to make health, wellbeing and happiness central to your working practices.
10.03.2020
Mobility tech firm Five received $41M (£32M) in Series B funding from Trustbridge Partners, Direct Line and Sistema VC as well as from existing backers Lakestar, Amadeus Capital Partners, Kindred Capital and Notion Capital.
10.03.2020
Early in my entrepreneurial career, I got really good at the elevator pitch — a collection of word salad that purports to highlight the most valuable aspects of a startup idea in 60 seconds. In fact, I peaked at mastering the elevator pitch right before I realized the utter uselessness of mastering an elevator pitch.
10.03.2020
Maddyness has compiled a list of some of the most innovative businesses operating in Leeds.
09.03.2020
We all know that using one-use products such as plastic bottles, coffee cups and plastic bags contribute to the release of greenhouse gases and have dire consequences on the environment but what do we know how our internet use is damaging our planet?
09.03.2020
WhereIsMyTransport raises $7.5M in Series A funding to develop digital solutions for sustainable urban mobility in emerging markets.
09.03.2020
Are you an entrepreneur? Maddyness has compiled a toolkit to help you create, grow, and even sell your own startup. From recruiting a team and protecting your brand to financing your innovation, you will find tips, tools and advice to help you navigate the entrepreneurship labyrinth. In this article: learn how to ask yourself good questions if you want to be an entrepreneur because there are always several solutions.
09.03.2020
Maddyness provides you with a quick digest of three news items to keep you up to date with the startup scene, emerging trends and other noteworthy stories. Here's what's been happening in the news this week.
06.03.2020
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at the state of the airline sector with the collapse of Flybe.
06.03.2020
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup scene. Here's a recap of this week's investments, with over £74M raised.
06.03.2020
This week 400 people attended the London Business Awards 2020 to celebrate startups from the London business ecosystem. Maddyness was proud to be one of the attendees and shares highlights from this exciting awards ceremony.
06.03.2020
In the ever-growing world of business tools and apps, it can be hard to know which ones truly make a difference when managing a small and growing business. Maddyness shares suggestions for tools that will make things easier for you on your entrepreneurial journey.
05.03.2020
It’s 2020 and although many people don’t have it, 5G is here. Using the interconnectivity of the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G is the next step in digital technology as it will eventually allow devices to work by connecting to each other. The future is here.
05.03.2020