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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Attract and Hire Global Talent with Deel’s Remote Contractor and EOR Model

The growth of a startup can be exhilarating yet demanding. One moment, you’re managing a handful of engineers; the next, an entire development team is needed. Attracting top international talent is crucial in this fast-paced environment, but competition is fierce.

Yahoo acquires Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news platform Artifact

Yahoo has completed the acquisition of Artifact, the AI-centric news curation platform developed by Instagram’s co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.

Greenerwave Launches First SATCOM Terminal for LEO and GEO Connectivity

Merely a month after securing €15 million in funding, Greenerwave, a deeptech startup focusing on electromagnetic wave control, has introduced its inaugural satellite communications (SATCOM) user terminal.

EAI announces 5th International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education

Building on the success of last year’s event, EAI has unveiled plans for the 5th International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Education (TIE2024).

20 early-stage startups join remove’s Foundations accelerator programme

remove, a nonprofit focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in greenhouse gas elimination, has announced the selection of 20 startups for Cohort 6 of its Foundations accelerator programme.

HR Professionals ready to embrace AI in the face of burnout

A recent international study by Sage has found that HR professionals are embracing AI as a solution to reduce administrative burdens, tackle time-intensive tasks, and alleviate burnout.

Vasilii Gamov: Affiliate Transformation – How Technology is Changing Affiliate Marketing

In recent years, affiliate marketing has experienced several significant changes in the world of technology and digital, successfully adapting to its needs.

UK workers ready to take advantage of new flexible working laws

A new study indicates that businesses should prepare for an influx of flexible working requests as over half (55%) of employees plan to apply for new flexible working arrangements following the introduction of the Flexible Working Bill in the UK this weekend.

Quantinuum and Microsoft Achieve Breakthrough in Reliable Quantum Computing

Quantinuum in partnership with Microsoft, has made significant strides in advancing towards fault-tolerant quantum computing. This collaboration has resulted in the demonstration of the most reliable logical qubits with active syndrome extraction, a milestone that was previously anticipated to be years from achievement.

UK startups have lower appetite for fundraising and are paying themselves less

A recent study has revealed that UK startups and small enterprises are showing a reduced inclination towards capital raising compared to their enthusiasm in 2023, alongside a trend of lower self-compensation.

Deeptech Leader Kelly Richdale Joins Amadeus as Venture Partner

Amadeus Capital Partners, the European technology investor, has announced that Kelly Richdale has joined its team as a Venture Partner.

Big tech invests billions in AI startups
Big tech invests billions in AI startups

The fear of missing out has sparked a surge in multi-billion-dollar investments in generative AI startups.

The Hustle Awards: Most Successful Scaleup

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

‘5AM is the new 9AM’ under new flexible working regime

Employment Hero, the people management platform, is forecasting a significant rise in parents opting for early work starts following the introduction of new Flexible Working regulations.

Platform.sh Reveals Upsun, Its PaaS Offering Designed to Support the Growth of Startups

Platform.sh, a provider in the Platform-as-a-Service arena, has unveiled Upsun, its latest innovation crafted to serve startups and digital units within larger organisations that embrace startup-like coding and agile practices.

Alrik targets European expansion to digitalise and decarbonise construction logistics

Alrik, a Swedish logistics software startup, is poised for European expansion after securing €1 million in seed funding from international venture capital firm Pi Labs. Founded in Stockholm in 2023 by experienced entrepreneurs Nici Sundén-Cullberg and Axel Enblad, Alrik has quickly become a notable player in the logistics field.

Majority of UK employers measure impact of supporting employee health and wellbeing

Over three-quarters (76%) of employers now evaluate the effects of their health and wellbeing support for staff, a study by GRiD, the group risk sector’s industry body, has found.

Vento celebrates second anniversary by gaining central role in Italian startup ecosystem

Vento, the Italian arm of Exor Ventures, marks its second anniversary, celebrating significant contributions and achievements within the Italian startup landscape. In its two years, Vento has emerged as one of the leading entities in venture investment and venture building, driving innovation across diverse sectors and supporting the development of innovative startups.

Oriole Networks raises £10m to build AI ‘super-brains’ with Light-Speed Training and Low Power Consumption

Oriole Networks, a startup that utilises light to train Large Language Models (LLMs) a hundred times faster with only a fraction of the power, has secured £10 million in Seed funding to enhance AI performance and adoption, and address the pressing energy issue in AI.

Diamfab Secures €8.7M for Diamond Semiconductor technology

Diamfab, a deeptech firm specialising in semiconductor diamonds, has secured its inaugural funding of €8.7 million.