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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Reset Connect unites business leaders, investors, policymakers and experts to drive the global sustainability agenda
Reset Connect London, the leading sustainability, net-zero and decarbonisation event and flagship event of London Climate Action Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-26 June 2024. Uniting business leaders, investors, policymakers and industry experts to drive forward the global sustainability agenda.
News by " Maddyness UK
19.06.2024
Reset Connect unites business leaders, investors, policymakers and experts to drive the global sustainability agenda
Please, Taylor Swift: Hire a Chief Sustainability Officer
While Swift’s purchase of carbon credits shows a willingness to address the sustainability issues associated with her world tour, greenwashing isn’t a good look for a billionaire superstar in the position to do something truly revolutionary for the future of the planet and its population.
News by " Mike Penrose
18.06.2024
Please, Taylor Swift: Hire a Chief Sustainability Officer
Factored, alternative and sustainable property finance
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to David Rabee and Ben Schuldenfrei, the cofounders of Factored about helping landlords manage the unexpected, the vital importance of resilience and how rejection can inspire preparation.
Portfolio by " David Rabee & Ben Schuldenfrei
18.06.2024
Factored, alternative and sustainable property finance
Recession and cost-of-living crises: A perfect time to start a business?
The COVID-19 pandemic, the fallout of Brexit, supply chain disruptions, spiralling inflation, geopolitical conflicts, rising fuel and energy prices, and a cost-of-living crisis are just some of the contributors to the UK’s widely documented economic downturn. Amidst all this external turmoil and uncertainty, the nation officially entered a recession, with the economy contracting since early 2022.
Opinion by " Dakota Murphey
18.06.2024
Liquidity and diversification for ambitious founders, a profile of Collective Equity
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Mike Royston, Brian Pallas and Tristan Schnegg, Founding Partners at Collective Equity.
Decoding by " Mike Royston, Brian Pallas & Tristan Schnegg
17.06.2024
Liquidity and diversification for ambitious founders, a profile of Collective Equity
How GITEX Africa lived up to the hype
The unmistakable feeling in the air at this year’s edition of GITEX Africa was “bigger, better and more meaningful”. In a year when African startup events and conferences have become routine, the exhibition and conference managed to retain and grow a real sense of value.
News by " Abraham Augustine
In partnership with GITEX
17.06.2024
How GITEX Africa lived up to the hype
Hate presenting? Get over yourself
If you’ve ever been asked to make a presentation or pitch, you’ll be familiar with the visceral feeling that sweeps through your body and mind at the thought of it. Racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach, mind racing at the sheer horror of it. No wonder that, for a fleeting moment, peaceful oblivion feels more appealing.
Tools by " Louisa Clarke
17.06.2024
Hate presenting? Get over yourself
Flok Health, a fusion of AI and human physios for world-class care
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Finn Stevenson, CEO and co-founder at Flok Health about professional sport, back pain and becoming the UK’s first AI-powered physiotherapy clinic.
Portfolio by " Finn Stevenson
15.06.2024
Flok Health, a fusion of AI and human physios for world-class care
Mastering the entrepreneurial wave: Key trends and strategies for success
Becoming an entrepreneur can be freeing if you’ve been caught in the rat race for a few years, but have the desire to start your own business. You don’t need to tell HR when you want to go on holiday when you work for yourself and can set your own working hours based on a schedule that suits you.
Tools by " Indiana Lee
15.06.2024
Mastering the entrepreneurial wave: Key trends and strategies for success
My coming out story is my founding story
Jaron Soh cofounder of VODA, the LGBTQIA+ mental health app designed by leading LGBTQIA+ therapists, shares how his coming out story is also his founding story. VODA just raised a £270K pre-seed round with intersectional investors including Freiraum Ventures, ULTRA VC and Gaingels. VODA was recognised as “Most Inclusive Innovation” by PinkNews (2023), Attitude 101 Trailblazers (2024) and was featured by Google Play’s Pride Campaign last summer.
Portfolio by " Jaron Soh
14.06.2024
My coming out story is my founding story
Accessible wealth management, cybersecurity and the latest from Mistral 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.
News by " Maddyness UK
14.06.2024
5 ways generative AI is transforming the fintech business landscape
The generative AI boom is set to accelerate digital transformation throughout a range of industries and breathe fresh life into a banking ecosystem that still struggles with overcoming legacy processes. With payments already a focal point for challenger banks and fintechs, GenAI can help to deliver efficiency on a broader scale.
Decoding by " Rebecca Barnatt-Smith
14.06.2024
5 ways generative AI is transforming the fintech business landscape
How to become a Climate Entrepreneur
From wildfire prediction technologies, to biodegradable single-use diapers, climate entrepreneurs are increasingly holding the answers to our collective climate challenges. What could you contribute?
Tools by " Charlotte Tucker
13.06.2024
How to become a Climate Entrepreneur
Using AI, HOLYWATER produces content 10 times faster
At HOLYWATER, we’ve found a way to speed up content production by 10 times using AI, cutting the scriptwriting process from a month to just 10 days. This doesn’t just help us move faster. It lets us focus more on creativity while AI handles the routine stuff.
News by " Bogdan Nesvit
13.06.2024
Using AI, HOLYWATER produces content 10 times faster

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