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Second only to the United States in attracting foreign creative investment, the United Kingdom has made its cultural and creative industries a national priority. With its unique ecosystem, the country attracts talent from all over the world. French companies The Yard VFX and ARTFX have understood this well and have recently set up across the Channel.
04.05.2026
Talent pool, service culture, leadership in AI: the United Kingdom is emerging as a key testing ground for service-sector players. French group Sodexo is using it to trial and deploy new models before scaling them internationally. Insights from Patrick Forbes, Business Support Director at Sodexo UK & Ireland.
27.04.2026
A major global financial hub, the United Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as Europe’s fintech leader. With a mature ecosystem, a pro-innovation regulatory framework, and talent at the intersection of finance and technology, the country attracts French scale-ups seeking a springboard for international growth. Spendesk and Weefin provide a compelling illustration.
14.04.2026
The United Kingdom is home to some of the most promising scale-ups in the artificial intelligence sector. Maddyness takes a closer look at three of them: Synthesia, ElevenLabs and Luminance, which, each in their own way, are advancing the development of AI while building bridges between both sides of the Channel.
07.04.2026
Massive public investment, reform of military structures, greater openness to startups… The United Kingdom aims to transform its defence industry by placing artificial intelligence at the core of its strategy. Mike Sewart, UK Chief Technology Officer at the British subsidiary of the French group Thales, shares his analysis of this dynamic with Maddyness.
01.04.2026
Research suggests that fewer than half of cancer patients receive an optimal drug dose. A Karolinska spin-out is testing whether at-home blood sampling can change that — and what it might reveal along the way.
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Noa Khamallah
30.03.2026
FROM SAN FRANCISCO – After a difficult period during the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco is experiencing a spectacular revival thanks to AI. The entire city is now pulsing to the rhythm of this technological revolution.
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Maxence Fabrion
27.03.2026
FROM SAN FRANCISCO – For several days, Maddyness immersed itself in the Y Combinator ecosystem in California. For two decades, the American accelerator has been propelling future global tech champions such as Airbnb, Stripe, and Twitch.
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Maxence Fabrion
25.03.2026
In the United States, a salary alone offers no protection. Without health insurance, supplemental retirement plans, or coverage in case of sick leave, an employee can find themselves vulnerable overnight. For a French startup establishing itself in the US, employee benefits become a crucial tool for recruitment and retention.
02.03.2026
The United Kingdom has set itself an ambitious goal as part of the energy transition : to become a clean energy superpower. To achieve this, the country is providing strong support for innovative solutions.
09.02.2026
The United Kingdom has set ambitious goals in the life sciences sector to become Europe’s leading hub by 2030 and the world’s third-largest life sciences economy by 2035. With a mature ecosystem, access to rare talent, and a natural partnership between entrepreneurship and fundamental research, the country has many assets to achieve this ambition. Maximilien Levesque, co-founder of Aqemia, and Simon Turner, partner at Sofinnova Partners, share their perspectives with Maddyness.
21.01.2026
Randy Petersen built BoardingArea to solve one problem: too much travel information, not enough signal. We spoke with the founder about trust, loyalty, and why authentic frequent flyers still matter more than ever.
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David Johnson
13.01.2026
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
In this deep dive into Biscay’s under-the-radar startup ecosystem, author Juan Tomás Hermani is the CEO of Satlantis shares why his company moved its headquarters from Florida to Bilbao — and hasn’t looked back. From generous public funding to green hydrogen infrastructure, Biscay is quietly becoming one of Europe’s most compelling hubs for climate tech and innovation.
05.05.2025
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