Securing institutional investment in your startup

For many business founders, raising institutional investment can be daunting, especially in today’s economic climate – but it does not have to be.

Intergiro Partners with Retreeb to Launch Innovative Sustainable Payment Solution

Intergiro, a leading European Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform based in Sweden, announces its partnership with Retreeb, a Swiss payment solution empowering consumers to support social causes.

FDM host female digital skills bootcamp on International Women’s Day

FDM Group, the FTSE 250 global leader in the recruit, train and deploy sector, has concluded its SheLivesTech digital skills bootcamp, hosting 40 female students to celebrate their certification.

10 Impressive Female Founders: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated in the month of March every year to commemorate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and the theme for this year is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”

Playfair Capital announces Edition Nine of Europe-wide Female Founder Office Hours

On Thursday 20th April, 2023, Playfair Capital and 150 of the world’s leading venture capital funds, including Amadeus, Atomico, Balderton, Cherry, Creandum, Notion, LocalGlobe, Partech, Point9, Octopus, and Seedcamp will be holding remote office hours for more than 300 female founders from across Europe.

Modibodi® announces the creation of its first ever global grant to promote innovation and real-world impact: Modibodi Game Changer Grant

Global absorbent apparel brand, Modibodi® has gained recognition as a purpose driven company, dedicating itself to changing the cultural conversations around sustainability, social impact and period equity, challenging taboos and propelling meaningful change around the world.

A woman at the forefront of emerging creative technology

For our Founder Focus feature this issue, we chat with Tanya Laird, Founder of Digital Jam, and the host of the Digital Jam Sessions; an inspirational woman who, despite currently battling cancer, still continues to facilitate collaboration and innovation in the gaming and augmented reality (AR/VR) sector.

Cost-of-living crisis unleashes new generation of female entrepreneurs

The proportion of British microbusinesses owned by women has surged during the cost-of-living crisis and since the start of the pandemic, new data from GoDaddy shows.

I see the goal, I see no obstacles: six skills of a startup founder

When you have an idea for your own startup, you are most likely supercharged with it and immersed in thoughts about how a new product or service will help people and businesses, and lead you to success.

Combatting the UK’s data analytics skills gap

By now, it’s pretty well known that there’s a demand for data skills. I might even go as far as saying that some people are a little sick of hearing it… but it’s an unavoidable truth. The government estimates that companies are recruiting for approximately 200,000 roles with hard data skills. And this isn’t slowing down – the need for data skills is set to continue rising in the coming years.

How to attract & recruit diverse talent

Isobelle Panton, Director of Student Recruitment & International at University Academy 92, founded by the Class of 92’ in partnership with Lancaster University, shares 10 tips to drive diversity within your talent acquisition strategy and how to engage & retain diverse talent.

COUNTDOWN TO THIS WEEK’S STARTUP OLÉ LATAM ROADSHOW WITH SPECTACULAR FORECASTS OF PARTICIPANTS

The fifth edition of the largest European event of entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America mobilises corporations, investors, accelerators, startups, and media during its activities in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. Self-employed, micro-enterprises and startups from Castilla y León will also participate.

New help programme launched for struggling small businesses

Small Business Britain has launched a new support programme, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group,  aimed at helping small businesses in difficulty survive the challenging economic period.

Employers must embrace equality for women working abroad

With the theme of International Women’s Day 2023 being ‘embrace equality’, Towergate Health & Protection is asking employers to support the equality of female employees working abroad.

Weavr Brings Open Banking to Embedded Finance in First-of-its-Kind Deal

Following the announcement of impressive growth in the past year, Weavr has confirmed the acquisition of B2B Open Banking platform, Comma Payments, in a first-of-its kind deal within the world of embedded finance.

MEplace raises £1.2 million to childcare focused on mental and physical health

MEplace, a London-based early years nursery group promoting both mental and physical health, has raised £1.2 million in seed funding from leading consumer investor Active Partners.

‘Technology can prevent deaths’ says leading cardiac consultant at Medtech FUTURES conference

The UK is facing a healthcare crisis and clinicians at Health Tech Enterprise’s MedTech FUTURES Conference, held on 1 March 2023, highlighted the need for technological solutions to meet the current, unmet clinical needs within the NHS and ensure it delivers world-class care for major health problems.

Getting Real with Real Estate

Emma Malha, Co-founder of online real estate marketplace Beanstock, grew up in Lebanon and moved to Paris to attend business school when she was 21. After graduation, she joined a food delivery startup and it was here she met her co-founder and a lot of brainstorming began!

Where are they now? isosconnect

isosconnect is an app for independent health & well-being practitioners, simple & safe software to keep you connected to your clients. The last time we spoke with Kim Page, her and her team were on the cusp of launching isosconnect – an online platform where practitioners can meet clients online, safely, and securely.

Workspace of the issue: AllBright

Paige West caught up with the team at AllBright to find out how this private member’s club for women, in Mayfair, is driving change for smart-minded women.