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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Personal experience V AI: Why human intuition is still vital for success in Private Equity
With the rapid growth of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the world is welcoming more platforms that can replicate a variety of human-like activities. In many industries, AI is being adopted to improve customers’ experiences and guide their decisions using complex algorithms. In this respect, investing is no different.
Opinion by " Suzanne Lupton
13.09.2023
Norrsken Mind: Psychedelic Science Initiative - Supporting research into psychedelic-assisted treatments
Norrsken Foundation today launches Norrsken Mind: Psychedelic Science Initiative, a foundation focused on supporting research on psychedelic substances and their potential to treat mental health disorders.
News by " Paul Ferretti
13.09.2023
Emma Christersson
Intersectionality as a criteria for investment fosters innovation
Working for close to a decade at the intersection of my three favourite words; innovation, investment, and intersectionality, has shown me how beautifully complex they are. Don’t get me wrong, there’s lots of hot air - but it’s pretty clear that if you care about investing with a long-term view, and want to make an impact & consider every letter and sub-category of the overused E to the S to the G, then you need intersectionality. Look at this through a Queer lens too, and you’re winning.
Opinion by " Christian Tooley
13.09.2023
Intersectionality as a criteria for investment fosters innovation
Payhawk Green: Helping companies make more sustainable decisions related to company spending
Payhawk announces ‘Payhawk Green’, the new set of platform features to help companies make more sustainable decisions related to company spending and Scope 3 emissions.
News by " Paul Ferretti
12.09.2023
Hristo Borisov & Erik Stadigh
Meet Smart Green Shipping, the startup using wind power to decarbonise the shipping industry
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Diane Gilpin, founder and CEO at Smart Green Shipping, about the climate emergency, harnessing wind power to decarbonise the shipping industry, and establishing a headquarters in Dumfries, Scotland.
Portfolio by " Maddyness UK
12.09.2023
Improving on efficiency: an interview with Ofer Shayo, Managing Director of Intel Ignite London
Intel Ignite is the early-stage deeptech startup accelerator launched by Intel. Jamie Walker spoke to the Managing Director of Intel Ignite London, Ofer Shayo, ahead of the launch of Intel Ignite’s first London cohort, and discussed the depth of talent in London, the power of open innovation, and why deeptech startups are focusing on efficiency.
News by " Jamie Walker
12.09.2023
Focusing on efficiency: an interview with Ofer Shayo, Managing Director of Intel Ignite
Open Cosmos: Humanity's salvation coming from Space
Open Cosmos the leading space tech business making satellites that gather data to solve pressing global challenges has just raised £39.6M in Series B funding from impact investors ETF Partners, Trill Impact and A&G.
Tools by " Paul Ferretti
11.09.2023
Open Cosmos: Humanity's salvation coming from Space
From Mary Barra to Whitney Wolfe Herd: 8 leadership lessons from the world’s most inspiring businesswomen
We often hear words of leadership wisdom espoused by well-known male business leaders. Some – such as Virgin founder Richard Branson, inventor Sir James Dyson and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – have even expounded on their leadership and management philosophies in their own autobiographies. But what about the female entrepreneurs and executives who have also achieved phenomenal success?
Opinion by " Sally Percy
11.09.2023
From Mary Barra to Whitney Wolfe Herd: 8 leadership lessons from the world’s most inspiring businesswomen
The VC focused on European technology innovators, a profile of Earlybird
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Tim Rehder, Partner at Earlybird.
Portfolio by " Tim Rehder
11.09.2023
Antler’s Nordic Fund II is launching with a target size of £128.7M
Antler, the world’s leading day zero investor and one of the most active early-stage VC firms in Europe, has today launched its second Nordic fund, with a target size of £128.7M.
News by " Paul Ferretti
11.09.2023
Antler’s Nordic Fund II is launching with a target size of £128.7M
Goodlord, Simplify lettings and maximising revenue
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to William Reeve CEO of Goodlord about the pressures on the rental market, strategic acquisitions and bringing digital solutions to a market which services 10 million households.
Portfolio by " William Reeve
09.09.2023
Goodlord, Simplify lettings and maximising revenue
The impact of AI on the crypto industry - can neural networks be useful in trading?
The world of cryptocurrencies has witnessed significant growth and attention over the past decade, captivating the interest of investors, traders, and tech enthusiasts alike. Simultaneously, AI has emerged as a powerful tool in various industries, revolutionising processes and decision-making.
Opinion by " Kevin Plumpton
08.09.2023
The impact of AI on the crypto industry - can neural networks be useful in trading?
Bladder health, AI security and innovative marketing 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 " Demi Odulana
08.09.2023
Bladder health, AI security and innovative marketing in this week's MaddyMoney
Ethical and Efficient, meet Algbra, the first ESG and Sharia compliant fintech to gain B Corp status
Algbra, the global ethical and sharia compliant technology platform with its UK finance app, has been awarded B Corp status after demonstrating its credentials of the highest ESG standards.
News by " Maddyness UK
07.09.2023
Ethical and Efficient, meet Algbra, the first ESG and Sharia compliant fintech to gain B Corp status

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