Anna Flockett

Former Editor of Startups Magazine (2019-2022) Anna Flockett, is a Journalism graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, who not only has a passion to champion and celebrate all the technology focused startups out there, she is really keen to encourage more women into technology and to raise awareness of the importance of introducing more girls into STEM subjects in schools. 

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The ‘Goodfind’ that is making a social impact

As we look forward to this year’s Hustle Awards, we take a look back at some of our deserved winners from last year. Starting with one of the hot categories – Social Impact Hero – who took the crown when it came to making an impact and leading the way? Well none other than the ultimate ethical alternative to everything platform, Goodfind.

REHAUS launches consumer seller platform with £500K pre-seed investment

REHAUS, a marketplace dedicated to matching pre-owned designer furniture with new owners, has today announced the launch of its consumer seller platform. REHAUS removes the hassle usually associated with pre-owned furniture online, offering a superior experience for both buyers and sellers. This includes full provenance, direct communication and next day delivery for buyers as well as collection, storage and superior merchandising for sellers.

Launch of Climate Accelerator inspires with tech solutions to save the planet

Like a bright sunrise in January, the Climate Accelerator launch day lit Allia’s hopes for a great year ahead. Last week, the conference room at the British Antarctic Survey was filled with greetings as the Climate Accelerator cohort members gathered to pitch their ideas to each other, sharing their plans for a greener future.

To Buy or Not to Buy? Why Leasing Is Becoming More Popular

Until a few years ago, it was quite common for us to treat ourselves to brand-new equipment and tick it off our wish list without thinking twice. However, times have changed, and we’ve all had to deal with some hardships along the way. Whether it is job instability or other personal difficulties, we’ve truly started to keep an eye on how purchases affect our finances.

Data Privacy Day

For any modern, forward-thinking business having an effective strategy in place to store, manage and process data is vital. And the more an organisation can harness its power to then use this data strategy to its advantage, the more successful that business is likely to be.

‘The Home of Parenting Experts’ Raises £1m

January 2022, Bloss the technology platform that connects users to parenting experts,  raises £1million in a pre-seed round to launch the bloss app later this year, expand the team and accelerate it’s global trajectory.

Monneo Begins LatAm Expansion with Support of PIX in Brazil

In a move that reaffirms the company’s global reach, virtual IBAN and corporate account provider, Monneo, is delighted to announce the launch of its service in Brazil as part of its plans to serve customers who require payment solutions in Latin America.

STEM innovation support package for tech startup Scentient

IET London: Savoy Place has granted innovative tech startup, Scentient, a meetings support package worth £12k in a bid to help new STEM businesses with their event needs.

Five-minutes of fame for Scotland’s winning SMEs

Three of Scotland’s most innovative SMEs have secured a global audience spot at the CAN DO Innovation Summit after entering a competition to appear on the events #SMEstage.

H2U raises $8m to power new health ecosystem

Health to U (H2U) Corporation, a startup in connected healthcare technology and provider of health and wellbeing digital health platforms, is ringing in the New Year by announcing the close of an $8m round of funding, led by SHARP and Foxconn Technology.

Marketplace for used mobile phones launches following $3.8m in seed funding

Doji, the ‘next-generation’ marketplace that enables consumers to buy and sell used mobile phones, has executed a successful launch following an impressive $3.8m in seed funding.

LEROMA – an efficient procurement of raw materials

More than 1.6 billion tons of food are wasted every year. 40% of the waste occurs at the beginning of the value chain. This causes economic losses of $660 billion in the food industry.

Celebrating the brilliant and bold women in the startups community

On 5 March 2022, Brighton and Hove’s largest independent co-working community, PLATF9RM, is bringing back their annual event to celebrate the bold, brilliant women in our community.

Two weeks to go until The Hustle Awards open

The Hustle Awards 2022 entries will open on the 14 February 2022. We have new categories to celebrate everyone involved in the startup journey no matter what stage you’re at, plus we’ve completely transformed our judging process.

New AI and blockchain prevents fraud through cross-country electronic document security

Borderless Security has announced the availability of FilesDNA, an advanced e-signature solution that lends the integration of the company’s custom security protocols into a new offering for digital management of files and contracts being shared globally.

Mayor of Salamanca to present technological entrepreneurship event

The Mayor of Salamanca, Carlos García Carbayo, together with the CEO and Founder of Startup Olé, Emilio Corchado, will present the new edition of the technological entrepreneurship event ‘Startup Olé 22’ on 21th January at the International Tourism Fair.

SEON Becomes the Quickest Growing Fraud Prevention Company

To mark the start of 2022, SEON is reflecting on a year of tremendous business and customer growth, as well as celebrating its new status as the world’s fastest-growing fraud prevention company, according to Deloitte.

MyoMaster partner with Harlequins

A first-of-its-kind in Premiership Rugby, Harlequins is delighted to announce its partnership with the fast-growing specialist sports recovery brand MyoMaster. Created by and for professional athletes, Harlequins hooker Joe Gray is a co-founder of the company. The partnership extends to the women’s teams at Harlequins with MyoMaster supporting their mission to become one of the best teams in Europe.

Self-powered portable speakers with infinite playtime unveiled at CES

Exeger, the Swedish deep-tech company behind Powerfoyle, last year announced their latest collaboration with Dutch audio-tech startup, Mayht to create the world’s first light-powered speakers with infinite playtime.

Bringing tech to nature: Smart Bird Feeder launched at CES

CES Honoree 2022, Bird Buddy, debuted its smart bird feeder at CES 2022 in what was the first ‘Tech for Nature’ consumer product at the show. Attendees of the show were able to see an exclusive, never seen before, one:one online app experience demo accompanied by one of Bird Buddy’s three founders. Bird Buddy is the world’s first ever smart bird feeder recording and recognising bird visitors to backyards.