Startups

Starting his career in finance amidst the perils of the 2008 financial crisis, Victor Trokoudes, CEO and Founder of Plum, would be inspired to push for something positive in the FinTech sector, and “revolutionise the way people manage their finances.”

Fundraising has always been a time consuming and often frustrating process for founders. This is no different as we head towards the end of 2024, but there are some unique challenges in this market. Most notably, fundraising is taking longer – 6 to 12 months – and has become more relationship driven, requiring founders to invest time in building strong foundations. The era of telling investors you are ‘heads down building’ and then running a short, sharp process is over.

SumUp has become a recognisable name in the point-of-sale (PoS) space. Since its inception in 2012, the company has become a global fintech, supporting more than 3.5 million merchants in over 30 markets across the world.

Nearly half of the global population is projected to experience a mental health disorder by age 75. It shows that there is an urgent need for more effective mental wellness solutions as relying on traditional medication, and even therapy hasn’t slowed the mental health pandemic.

The UK is a global hub for innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professionals, innovators, and academics to thrive. Yet, navigating the complex visa processes can often feel like a daunting journey, filled with uncertainty and obstacles.

Every year on 4th February, World Cancer Day serves as a global reminder of the urgent need for innovation in cancer awareness, detection, treatment, and care. With millions affected worldwide, and the stat sitting at one in two people likely to develop cancer within their lifetimes, the role of technology-driven solutions has never been more critical.

Construction is costly and time-consuming, and the need for homes is increasing. Automatic Construction is a New York based startup that has developed a method called Inflatable Flexible Factory Formwork (IFFF) to improve both of these factors.

Technology and sustainability are joining forces to drive a new wave of innovation in the financial sector, and ekko, a fintech company with a mission to make every transaction a force for good, is leading this movement.

Ayesha Ofori is the Founder and CEO of Propelle and she is on a mission to change the way women think about and engage with their finances.

GRYD Energy, a solar tech startup and developer of the UK’s first true solar subscription, has raised £1 million to fund its national expansion.

Neko Health, the preventative healthcare technology startup co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, has announced the completion of its $260m Series B funding.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is to welcome 28 startups to its network of Business Incubation Centres (BIC) across the UK, in its most recent £2 million drive to empower small businesses and stimulate the UK economy.

Approximately 16.1 million people in the UK have a disability, accounting for 24% of the total population, with an estimated 70–80% of these being invisible. For one entrepreneur, he’s made it his mission to make technology more accessible for those with impairments or disabilities.

Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine speaks to Fly Wing about their drone at CES 2025.

Managing Editor of Startups Magazine, Paige West, stopped by the Metapet booth at CES 2025 to find out about their ML powered pet.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, spoke to the startup Laxppy all about its Automatic Beer Dispenser.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Livey Liu, a Marketing team member, at RheoFit. They discuss the RheoFit A1 – its fully automatic rolling massager, and the inspiration behind the startup.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, interviewed Arthur Jessop, Founder and CEO of Base Case. They discussed the inspiration behind the product, CES attendees’ reactions to the product, and the future of Base Case.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Brice Rocton, Head of Sales for Unistellar. The pair discussed its departure from telescopes for its new project, which takes the form of AR binoculars, and where the idea for this came from.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Zavier Alexander, Director of Product Management, Naqi Logix. They discussed the Naqi Neural Earbud, where it sits in the market, and its mission.