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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Quinas spinout celebrates first birthday

Initially emerging from a scientific paper on Memory Cells in June 2019 within Lancaster University’s Physics Department, the startup Quinas laid the groundwork for ULTRARAM technologies, a cornerstone of its commercial strategy.

SEON Highlights Fraud Volume and Velocity as Key Challenges for Businesses

SEON, an end-to-end fraud prevention and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform, has announced the publication of its Fraud Trends 2024 guide.

Entocycle partners with EnviroFlight on Black Soldier Fly Breeding Tech

Entocycle, the insect technology firm in the UK, has forged a partnership with EnviroFlight, North America’s producer of insect-derived nutrients for animals and plants.

Crafting the Perfect Cover Letter with ALTresume

Standing out from the crowd is essential in a competitive job market. A cover letter well-crafted should be able to help you stand out and grab the attention of a potential employer. Can you be sure your cover letter will sparkle brightly enough? That’s where ALTresume comes in, providing innovative solutions for people who want their mark to last.

Only 6% of Brits confident they know what venture capital is

A recent survey has unveiled that fewer than 10% of people in Britain are acquainted with venture capital (VC), and only 6% feel confident in their ability to explain it. These findings underscore a significant gap in knowledge regarding the multi-billion dollar sector responsible for the success of companies like Deliveroo, Stripe, and Oatly.

Strong demand for IT jobs as gender gap narrows

According to an analysis by the Financial Times, the gender gap in the technology sector has shown signs of narrowing in the UK, EU, and US over the last four years. The report indicates an increase in the number of women working in computer-related roles in the UK, rising from 29% in 2019 to over 32% by the end of last year. Similarly, female representation in the sector overall increased from 30.9% to 34.1% during the same timeframe.

10 Steps to Decarbonise Supply Chains Identified in Pledge and Smart Freight Centre Roundtable

Pledge, in collaboration with Smart Freight Centre (SFC), has issued a ten-point guide to help companies operating in the logistics sector to begin and maintain an effective decarbonisation programme.

Boosting Small Business Content Creation and Trust with AI

AI in the workforce is akin to Aladdin’s genie – its power equal to its potential risks – with the ideal scenario being a human-led partnership between AI tools and the person using them, to strike a balance between efficiency and trust.

Women’s equality ‘achieved’ according to men

HiBob, the creator of Bob, a HR platform revolutionising the operation of organisations in today’s work environment, has published its third annual Women in the Workplace report. The report reveals a significant disparity between men’s and women’s perceptions of workplace equality.

Free Support Programme Offered to Help Microbusinesses Grow

A popular programme, which has helped thousands of sole traders and microbusinesses across the UK to grow, is making a come-back to support small firms facing the impact of recession.

The Royal Countryside Fund provides funding boost amidst challenging times for UK’s rural communities

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announce an investment of £434,945 in rural community and farm support organisations across the UK.

multifi Launches 120-Day Credit Limit for UK SMBs Following Successful Broker Pilot

Multifi is thrilled to unveil its pioneering 120-day payment terms, now directly accessible to Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) throughout the UK, after a triumphant broker pilot scheme.

Cue Raises $2 Million to Accelerate Customer Service with AI

Cue, an emerging leader in customer service chat software, has announced the successful completion of its seed funding round, securing $2 million from angel investors.

Volt Granted UK EMI licence from FCA

Volt, the international platform for real-time payments, has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

Positivity levels rise amongst SMEs, but supply chain challenges remain

UK SMEs are feeling increasingly confident about the future of their businesses, according to the ‘Alibaba.com B2B Sentiment Survey’ by Alibaba.com, a platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

Huckletree to open doors in Liverpool Street

Huckletree Liverpool Street is set to inaugurate on 2nd April 2024, introducing 35,000 sq. ft of ready-to-use office space along with versatile hotdesking solutions to the local area.

ClimeCo EcoCommitted Partner Programme allows SMBs to Offset Carbon Footprints

ClimeCo, the global decarbonisation and environmental solutions company, has unveiled its EcoCommitted Partner Programme. This programme offers small and midsize businesses (SMBs) an accessible, economical, and legitimate pathway to distinguish themselves through adopting sustainability practices, reducing their carbon footprint, and showcasing their environmental stewardship and leadership.

The UK’s Gender Pay Gap extends to 14.5%

The UK’s gender pay gap has extended to 14.5%, dropping them from 13th to 17th ranking in PwC’s Women In Work Index, the largest annual fall of rankings experienced by any OECD country this year.

Top tips for Business Owners to Make Employees Feel Valued

This Employee Appreciation Day, Capital on Tap has given some top tips for how business owners can ensure that your employees feel appreciated.  

Heat Geek secures £4.2M to fuel the heat pump revolution

Heat Geek, the sustainable energy startup, has announced its Seed funding achievement of £3.7 million, bringing the total raised in 2023 to £4.2 million to power its mission to decarbonise homes via heat pump technology on a national scale.