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Dalma raises €20M and welcomes its first French investors
The French insurtech Dalma has completed a €20M Series B funding round. This new investment round marks the entry of Bpifrance Digital Venture and Breega, Dalma's first French investors.
News by " Aurelie Pasquier
18.03.2025
Nurturing thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems and startup hubs
Startup ecosystems thrive when talent, capital, and support align, but success demands more. From Silicon Valley to Dubai, the most dynamic hubs combine bold ideas, strategic investment, and a culture that embraces risk. Gianna Pinasco, Senior Programme Manager at Metta explores how understanding these ingredients is key to building lasting innovation.
News by " Gianna Pinasco
18.03.2025
The Interceltic Business Forum arrives in Cornwall
On April 25, 2025, Cornwall will host the next edition of the Interceltic Business Forum, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the Celtic nations. This forum has become a key platform for fostering trade, investment, and collaboration between businesses in regions with shared cultural and economic ties.
News by " David Johnson
17.03.2025
The Interceltic Business Forum arrives in Cornwall
Mirakl intensifies AI investments to surpass $200M in revenue
Mirakl has unveiled its financial results for 2024 and is looking ahead. In 2025, the French unicorn plans to double down on artificial intelligence.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
17.03.2025
How to own the room (Even when you’re about to faceplant)
Let’s be real: pitching is brutal. You pour your soul into a startup. It becomes your 4 AM wake-up call, your all-consuming obsession, the thing you love so much that when the time comes to sell it—really sell it—you choke. Not because you don’t believe in it, but because you believe too much.
News by " Mathilde Bacholle
14.03.2025
How to own the room (Even when you’re about to faceplant)
Hospitality data, a sustainable wearable and more 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 " David Johnson
14.03.2025
AI: 5 Female founders to watch
While women remain less visible in tech and AI than men, Maddyness has identified five female entrepreneurs to follow in the artificial intelligence sector.
News by " Aurelie Pasquier
12.03.2025
A weight-loss alternative: Oxford Medical Products unveils new trial results for Sirona
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro dominate headlines, a new weight-loss solution is emerging for the millions left without viable options. Oxford Medical Products (OMP) has announced further positive results from its three-month clinical trials for Sirona, a breakthrough treatment targeting those classified as overweight (BMI 25-30) and those transitioning off GLP-1 drugs.
News by " David Johnson
11.03.2025
Women still marginalised in Europe's Tech Ecosystem
Whether as startup founders or investors, women remain underrepresented in venture capital (VC) deals, as revealed by the latest Pitchbook report.
News by " Aurelie Pasquier
07.03.2025
Over £280M raised this week with cashflow management, roadside media and olive oil 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 " David Johnson
07.03.2025
Over £280M raised this week with cashflow management, roadside media and olive oil in this week's MaddyMoney
PSG launches accelerator to boost sportstech startups
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is setting its sights on innovation beyond football, launching PSG Labs, an accelerator designed to foster groundbreaking projects in the sports industry. This new initiative was unveiled at the Web Summit Qatar, and the first hub will be based in Doha, Qatar.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
06.03.2025
B Corps outperform ordinary businesses as the UK B Corp Community becomes the largest globally
New data from B Lab UK reveals that Certified B Corporations (B Corps) are outperforming ordinary businesses across key metrics such as revenue growth, talent acquisition, and social and environmental impact. The data showcases that purpose-led businesses are not only doing good, but also seeing stronger commercial success.
News by " David Johnson
06.03.2025
Could OXCCU make Sustainable Aviation Fuels take off?
Sustainable jet fuel (SAF) has been stuck on the runway for over a decade. OXCCU could finally get it off the ground.
News by " Karin Killander
06.03.2025
OXXCU, converting CO₂ into fuels, chemicals and plastics
The events not to miss in April 2025
A roundup of key tech, startup, and business events happening around the world in April that you won’t want to miss:
News by " David Johnson
05.03.2025

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