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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Gut health test startup ZOE announces cuts

Gut health test startup ZOE has announced it is cutting its costs by 20%, which means employee numbers will also be cut.

AI Skills Gap putting Public Sector projects in jeopardy, according to Salesforce

The AI skills gap is impeding public sector projects, with 60% identifying the shortage as their primary challenge to implementation, according to research by Salesforce.

Tramshed Tech Launch Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme in Partnership with British Business Bank

Tramshed Tech, a female-founded innovation hub in Wales, is delighted to announce the launch of its Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme in partnership with the British Business Bank.

Blackfinch Ventures Accelerates Tech Growth with over £12m invested as Tax Year Concludes

In the 2023/24 financial year, Blackfinch Ventures invested over £12 million across a variety of early and growth stage companies, strengthening its commitment to the UK’s burgeoning tech economy.

UK FinTech Funding Falls 15% in Q1 2024 Due to Drop in Seed-Stage Investments

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly Report: UK FinTech Q1 2024. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK FinTech space.

SmartCap’s Green Fund changes investment focus

SmartCap has revised the terms of the Green Fund Direct Investment Programme, which is dedicated to green technology startups.

Trident IoT Completes $10M Fundraising Round; Welcomes Todd Pedersen to Board

Trident IoT, a silicon provider and RF technology company focused on decreasing time-to-market for manufacturers of connected devices, announced the completion of a $10 million fundraising round.

Barclays leads Funding Xchange Series B funding round

Barclays lead FXE’s Series B funding round, which is open to a consortium of FXE clients.

Large businesses floundering to tackle cyber threats

New research conducted by IDEE has uncovered that managing cyber security poses a greater challenge for large businesses compared to their smaller counterparts.

Accel leads $20m round in Sprinto as it helps businesses build trust through its platform

Companies are increasingly under pressure to prioritise security risks and align with security and privacy standards. Failure to comply can lead to a loss of business, substantial regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

Technophobia threatening the future of SMEs

Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have raised concerns that the reluctance to embrace new technologies is constraining small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

Blackfinch Ventures Accelerates Tech Growth with over £12m invested as Tax Year Concludes

In the financial year 2023/24, Blackfinch Ventures invested more than £12 million in a diverse range of early-stage and growth-stage companies, reinforcing its commitment to the UK’s burgeoning tech economy.

Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home

The full power of next-generation quantum computing may soon be accessible to millions of individuals and companies, following a breakthrough by scientists at Oxford University Physics that guarantees security and privacy.

What is a Seed Fund?
What is a seed fund?

The entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges, yet it offers the exhilarating potential of turning innovative ideas into tangible businesses. At the heart of this journey lies the quest for initial financing, with seed funding acting as the cornerstone for aspiring startups.

The best startup dating apps in the UK

Dating apps in the UK have become the norm. It is no longer ‘weird’ to have met your partner on Tinder, Hinge, or any of the other dating apps that are out there.

Employment Hero acquisition enables fully automated payroll solution

Global employment management platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world.

UK businesses fear Artificial Intelligence

UK businesses are lacking the confidence to use AI for their financial operations, according to one of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo.

Tritek Consulting launches flagship AI training course following 200% growth

Tritek Consulting, a provider in the recruitment, training, and consulting realms within the technology industry, has unveiled significant enhancements to its training offerings in response to a 200% surge in growth.

Carrar Raises $5.3M to Deliver Commercial Battery Modules for EVs that Triple Battery Lifetime

Carrar, a specialist in battery modules and thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs), has successfully concluded its $5.3 million Series A financing round.

Pactio raises $14m Series A to digitise private markets

Pactio, a platform in digital infrastructure for the private markets, has announced a successful $14 million (£11 million) Series A funding round, led by EQT Ventures.