Anna Wood

Anna Wood is the Editor of Startups Magazine. She joined the team in June 2023 as Deputy Editor, and has since been promoted to Editor of the publication. When it comes to the startup sector, Anna has a keen interest in spacetech, biotech, medtech, anything that flies, and shining a light on the gender and diversity funding gap. Outside of work hours, you can find Anna tucking into a book, a nice meal, and playing her Switch!

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VCTs bolster UK tech with £500m invested into high-growth early-stage companies

New data from the Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) showed that its members invested £505 million in early-stage companies across the UK during 2023.

Wanda Fish Unveils First Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi

Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish unveiled its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addressed the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.

qomodo raises £1.3 million to secure the IoT against cyber threats

Qomodo, the Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity company, announced it had raised a £1.3 million pre-seed funding round led by Expeditions Fund, with participation from Amadeus Capital Partners, Auriga Cyber Ventures, Nio Advisors, McNally Capital, Ventures Together, and previous investor Techstars.

ABB invests in Ndustrial to accelerate decarbonisation through AI-powered energy management tech

ABB announced a minority investment in Ndustrial, a US-based clean technology startup that developed an AI-powered energy management platform.

BRAIN.Q’s EMAGINE Study Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery with AI Therapy

BRAIN.Q, an emerging global specialist in AI-driven brain longevity therapeutics, announced promising results from its US multicentre randomised controlled study, EMAGINE.

The Apprentice’s Steve Darken on startups, the importance of PR, and The Apprentice
The Apprentice’s Steve Darken on startups, the importance of PR, and The Apprentice

The Apprentice quarter finalist, freelance consultant, and startup advisor, Steve Darken, joined the Spreckley team in London for an exclusive presentation on startups, the importance of PR, and The Apprentice! Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Anna Wood, was lucky enough to be invited along to learn more about Steve and his experience.

Tech.eu Summit London 2024 Kicks Off with London Stock Exchange Market Open Ceremony

Tech.eu opened the London Stock Exchange in celebration of its annual Tech.eu Summit, held in London for the first time.

European Space Agency funds Phlux Technology to help develop 2.5 Gbps free space optical satellite terminals

Phlux Technology, a manufacturer of avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors, Airbus Defence and Space, and The University of Sheffield have embarked on a €500,000 project to build more efficient free-space optical communications (FSOC) satellite terminals.

Day one of the Tech.eu Summit wraps after a day of insightful discussions and innovation

Tech.eu, a European technology publication, concluded the first day of its two-day conference today.

Gen AI ‘a unique opportunity’ to level the playing field for Women in Tech

The proliferation of Generative AI (GenAI) in the workplace has helped level the playing field for women in technology, according to a new study from Boston Consulting Group.

European fintechs expect to see business growth in next 12 months

MHP Group has launched new research revealing a returning sense of optimism among Europe’s fintech leaders after a challenging period for the industry.

Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme Invites Applications from Startups in the Early Childhood Development Sector

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) invited applications for the latest edition of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme in partnership with Techstars.

Accel raises $650 million European startup fund

Accel, the Silicon Valley investor known for backing Monzo, GoCardless, and Synthesia, has raised a $650 million European startup fund.

Historic Opportunity to Scale Investment in European Tech, Strengthening Sovereignty and Competitiveness

Over the past several months, a group of independent experts collaborated to develop findings, opportunities, and recommendations aimed at enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty.

Coverage Compass: Finding Your Way Through the Maze of Life Insurance Options

Navigating the world of life insurance can feel like traversing a maze, with countless options and complexities to consider.

Zoom’s Workvivo named preferred migration partner after Meta closes Workplace

Workvivo by Zoom has been named Meta’s exclusive preferred migration partner for customers as it phases out Workplace from Meta. Meta is phasing out Workplace, its business version of Facebook, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline product offerings and concentrate on artificial intelligence and Metaverse technologies.

ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge to accelerate innovation in robotics and AI

ABB announced the launch of its 2024 Robotics AI Startup Challenge, a global competition aimed at accelerating the development of AI solutions in robotics.

Incredible secures $1M in Pre-Seed funding to automate credit card and loan repayments

Incredible, the London-headquartered fintech, secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to fully launch its platform and app, which aims to provide consumers with an automated, all-in-one credit management solution.

Forterro launches cloud ERP solution for SME discrete manufacturers and industrial startups

Forterro, the European provider of ERP software solutions for the industrial mid-market, announced the UK launch of Fortee, its entry-level cloud-based ERP solution.

ULEMCo closes funding round for its hydrogen transport technologies
ULEMCo closes funding round for its hydrogen transport technologies

ULEMCo, a UK supplier of hydrogen-based low carbon transport technologies, has completed a funding round worth over £5 million and expanded its investor base.