The New Year’s Resolutions of Startups

As the long month of January is now over, and everyone is back in the swing of work, Startups Magazine has checked in with multiple startups to see what their New Year’s Resolutions are now they have had time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.

Turn your ideas into reality

The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Directorate provides UK based and international entrepreneurs with a unique package of funding, training, networking, and mentoring from leading engineers. The best part? They don’t take a penny in return.

National Sickie Day case study: Self-employed struggle to take sick leave

On what has been branded ‘National Sickie Day’ (February 5), it is time to give a voice to the nation’s small business owners, who typically take fewer holidays, work longer hours, and – in some cases – have never had a day off sick.

Empowering female founders: panel talk & pitching event

On Friday 8th March 2024, Impact Brixton is opening its doors to creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to discuss how female founders can grow, scale, and sustain their business.

London fintech firms KoinKoin and SR FINANZMANN close $2m funding round

London FinTech firms KoinKoin and SR FINANZMANN, have closed a $2 million private funding round in major boost to their corporate OTC business for foreign exchange and digital assets.

Despite challenges, a more inclusive future is coming

Hey folks! A little intro – my name is Seven (yes, like the number!) and I’m the Startup Lead at Colorintech, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underrepresented people to excel within tech. Working with tech entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the ecosystem, I get the pleasure of seeing our industry move and listen to its stakeholders. I wanted to share a few insights from what I’ve seen and, why, as an ally to female entrepreneurs and diverse founders, I’m excited for the progress being made in this ecosystem (despite ongoing challenges).

Jasper SME Hub Targets 50,000 African Businesses for Growth

Jasper SME Hub, a prominent accelerator and educational institution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster the expansion of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

SeedLegals hosts inaugural Startup Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship in the UK

SeedLegals, a SaaS company that simplifies the legal side of starting a business and raising investment capital, is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever SeedLegals Startup Awards, happening on 22 February 2024 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The event recognises the outstanding contributions of founders, startups, and investors who drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK.

The Rise of the female-founded tech startup

Five percent of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women, and only 23% of people working in STEM roles in the UK are female.

ID Logistics join forces with Dexory to deploy ASTRID

Dexory, a company in AI and robotics innovation, has partnered with ID Logistics as part of the ID Logistics’ ASTRID initiative, introducing Autonomous Stock Taking Robots designed for rapid inventory management.

South Summit Madrid extends the registration period for the Startup Competition until February 23rd

South Summit Madrid, the leading international meeting for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, is extending the deadline to register for its Startup Competition until February 23rd. Startups interested in participating, regardless of their size, origin and sector, can register.

Beat the heat of menopause with the Zera Cooling Crescent

In the world of innovation, some of the most remarkable creations are born from personal experiences.

Meet Aphra Hallam, a recent Industrial Design and Technology graduate from Brunel University, whose innovative design, the Zera Cooling Crescent, has the potential to transform the lives of women globally.

Fiverr’s Winter Product Release: Packed With New Features

Fiverr, the platform revolutionising the collaboration landscape, has unveiled its Winter Product Release, marking the first of its significant updates in 2024.

The ‘motherhood penalty’: six tips on how businesses can address it in 2024

Businesses are being urged to familiarise themselves with the ‘motherhood penalty’ and introduce steps to eradicate it within their organisations in 2024.

Announcing The European VC Awards: celebrating the change-makers in European venture capital

The European VC, in partnership with Isomer Capital, HSBC Innovation Banking, and SuperVenture, has inaugurated the first-ever The European VC Awards.

Why we need to radically rethink the way early stage startups are supported

The UK is brimming with innovation potential. The government’s commitment to becoming a science superpower and innovation nation has led to measures being introduced to encourage more Research and Development (R&D) in the country, including a record public R&D budget commitment to R&D.

Monomer Bio raises $5.6M in funding to unlock power of lab automation at scale

Monomer Bio, an innovative lab automation and analytics platform designed to unlock new possibilities in scientific research, recently secured $5.6 million in seed funding.

How smart meeting tools can break down communication barriers in international operations

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the national economy, accounting for 99.2% of total business and 61% of employment in the UK.

be Retail Social: a virtual fitting room and virtual try on

be Retail Social is leading the evolution of the digital retail shopping experience as we know it. Startups Magazine spoke with Simon Iddon, Founder & CEO about how the company is providing users more confident and informed shopping decisions.

Beyond growth at all costs: the new playbook for startup success in 2024

2023 was a tough year for SaaS.  The end of the easy money era put a nail in the coffin of the “Growth at all Costs” model.