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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Chancellor Plans £100m Boost for UK AI Sector to Enhance National Security

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to enhance the UK’s artificial intelligence sector with a significant increase in funding for the Alan Turing Institute, the nation’s premier institution for data science and artificial intelligence, aiming to boost national security.

Rotterdam’s Upstream Festival: A Hub for European Startups and Investors

Up!Rotterdam, alongside over 50 public and private collaborators, is set to host the fifth Upstream Festival on 28th and 29th May 2024.

Employers must provide equity of support to employees

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is to ‘inspire inclusion’, and Towergate Health & Protection is reminding employers of the importance of providing female employees with equal, adequate, and appropriate support.

Outsight joins GATE Alliance to help deploy Spatial AI in airports

Outsight, the innovator in 3D LiDAR-Based Spatial AI Software Solutions, has announced that it is joining GATE – The Airport Technology Network, an alliance dedicated to fostering innovation and advancement in airport infrastructure.

How to overcome challenges faced by women in leadership

Ahead of International Women’s Day, businesses are being advised to consider four key approaches to support women in leadership roles within their organisations.

Small business owners losing sleep over economic volatility

Recent findings from Novuna Business Finance indicate that 75% of small business owners experiencing sleepless nights, with market volatility being their top concern for the second consecutive year.

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.

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.