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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UMi to deliver the new government Business Support Service for SMEs

UMi has secured a contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to spearhead the new Business Support Service, striving to assist the growth and success of SMEs in England.

multifi Announces Strategic Integration with Plaid to transform Financial Access for UK SMEs

Multifi, a specialist in business finance innovation, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with Plaid, a key data network facilitating the digital financial ecosystem.

57% of Companies Risk Inadequate Support by Offering Identical Benefits to Overseas and UK Employees

Towergate Health & Protection’s latest study unveils that 57% of businesses with international staff are exposing themselves to potential challenges by extending the same health and wellbeing benefits to employees overseas as they do to those in the UK.

Report reveals opportunities in Japan for UK quantum computing firms

A recent study sheds light on the potential for UK quantum computing firms in Japan, a nation ramping up investment to foster the commercial use of quantum computing across various sectors, including chemistry, financial services, and logistics optimisation.

Interactive Online Tool Aids Sole Traders with Basis Period Reform Reporting

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a new GOV.UK interactive tool to help them navigate the changes.

2150 launches Biodiversity 101 report to highlight its value and impact on the climate crisis

2150, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology with a focus on transforming urban environments, has introduced its “Biodiversity 101” report. This document aims to elucidate the concept of biodiversity, its significance, and the available measures to counteract its deterioration.

Nory launches Nory Capital to provide secure and flexible financing for the hospitality industry

Nory, the AI-driven operating system tailored for the hospitality sector, unveiled its new initiative, Nory Capital, in partnership with YouLend.

Research platform Prolific calls for ethical standards to be set for AI workers

Prolific has published an industry-first study through its Participant Wellbeing report, aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of AI taskers.

Hat-trick of award recognition for accessibility startup

The Leeds-based startup IMAGINaiTION has achieved recognition in Insider Media Yorkshire’s 42 Under 42 awards and has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber final of the StartUp Awards.

UK SMEs Urged to Develop Cloud Disaster Recovery Plans Amid Cyber Threats

Cybercrime is a significant issue for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Although we usually hear more about cybersecurity incidents impacting large businesses, smaller businesses are also a target.

Hiring freezes and cost-cutting lead to further job market slide

Economic instability, marked by hiring freezes and cost-cutting measures, has led to a downturn in the job market, with recruitment analysts noting a significant and ongoing drop in permanent job placements.

Hokodo secures €100m debt facility to facilitate €1.5bn of B2B transactions over next 2 years

Hokodo, a provider of digital payment terms solutions, has unveiled a new €100 million debt facility from Viola Credit, a worldwide credit investment manager dedicated to fostering growth within the innovation economy.

The best in tech to meet at VivaTech 2024

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Vertical Future selected by UK Space Agency to install systems to grow crops in Low Earth Orbit

Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and manufacturing based in the UK, received a grant of £1.5 million for the delivery of the project’s second phase, “Autonomous Agriculture for Space Exploration.”

Octopus Investments appoints Sian Roberts as Head of UK Institutional Distribution

Octopus Investments, an investment manager investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, has today announced the appointment of Sian Roberts as Head of UK Institutional Distribution.

Atom bank funds Women in Technology scholarships at Durham University

Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based bank, is boosting Durham University’s Women in Technology programme with two new scholarships aimed at prospective female students from low-income backgrounds.

Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation launches platform to help businesses in digital world

The University of Salford Business School’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) merges the worlds of academia and industry, to allow businesses to access tailored support to help them grow and thrive by working alongside the institution’s expert academics.

Digital Catapult launches accelerator programme to help Northern Ireland’s agri and manufacturing industries

Digital Catapult has launched an accelerator programme with Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support the region’s net zero ambition.

Mindstone partnership with NexGen Cloud to fuel sustainable innovation in the AI space

Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of AI, and NexGen Cloud, the provider of sustainable Infrastructure-as-a-Service, announced a partnership designed to spur innovation in AI development through advanced technology.

SolarEdge Buys EV Charging Software Firm Wevo Energy

SolarEdge Technologies, an innovator in smart energy solutions, has unveiled the successful acquisition of Wevo Energy’s entire share capital.