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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Layoffs and AI fears push Gen Z towards self-made careers and side hustles

In the midst of ongoing job instability in 2024, new data from the UK indicates that a significant portion (69%) of individuals aged 16-26 are either contemplating or have already embarked on careers in freelancing, self-employment, and side hustles, as opposed to traditional full-time roles.

Introducing Pi Labs’ latest Growth Programme cohort

Venture capital firm Pi Labs has unveiled the latest cohort of startups for its 2024 Growth Programme.

Sitehop raises £5M to develop cybersecurity solutions for complex communication networks

Sitehop, a startup in networking encryption solutions, announces that it has raised £5 million in Seed funding.

Zoom’s Helen Hawthorn on new features, AI, and diversity in tech

Helen Hawthorn is the Head of Solution Engineering EMEA at Zoom. Hawthorn is responsible for the Pre-Sales operations at Zoom, ensuring that outstanding client satisfaction is achieved. She is a strategically minded manager of complex solutions teams, clients and solutions.

Enkrypt AI raises $2.35M to build visibility and security layer for Gen AI

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) present an opportunity for enterprises to gain new efficiencies and improve functionality, however, the safety and security of such technology remains an obstacle.

Lightspeed Invests in RobCo’s Growth Journey towards SME Robotics Automation Leadership

RobCo, a specialist in modular, cost-effective, and interconnected robotics automation solutions for SMEs, recently welcomed global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners as a new investor in its Series B funding round.

Cooper Parry spearheads collab to support early-stage founders and CEOs

Cooper Parry has launched VentureCEO – a business support programme, curated specifically for early-stage CEOs at no cost by the Tech & High Growth team at Cooper Parry and supported by industry partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mischon De Reya and Capsule Insurance among others. Part of the collaboration will be one of the UK’s most prolific investors in e-health startups, AlbionVC.

92% of employers to support employees due to cost-of-living crisis

Research issued by Towergate Health & Protection reveals that a huge 92% of employers either have increased, or are intending to increase, the support offered to employees specifically due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Chiral powers next-generation electronics with nanomaterials as it raises $3.8M

Over the past two decades, chipmaking has emerged as one of the world’s most pivotal technologies. The primary catalyst for this remarkable growth has been the continual scaling of silicon technology, often referred to as Moore’s Law.

Leveraging survival instincts in business and life to achieve success

Born in Durban, South Africa, Peter Meyer grew up among wild animals on a game reserve created by his father, where he lived adventures like no other – from learning to swim in rivers and riding elephants, to walking among the wild and facing dangerous encounters.

Interview Kickstart’s $10 Million Boost to Foster Global Talent

As the technological landscape continually shifts, professionals aiming for high-calibre positions in big tech are met with significant challenges. Interview Kickstart, a premier educational platform that equips engineers to excel and secure roles in rapidly expanding tech firms, has recently announced a $10 million investment from Blume Ventures, marking their most substantial initial investment to date.

Northern Gritstone and Parkwalk Advisors Invest £3.5 Million in adsilico

Northern Gritstone, an investment firm specialising in science and technology enterprises in the North of England, in collaboration with Parkwalk Advisors, has disclosed a joint investment of £3.5 million in a seed funding round for adsilico Limited, a University of Leeds spinout with founding members from the Universities of Leeds and Manchester.

FAMS, a Copilot for Parents, Raises $400,000 in Pre-Seed Round

FAMS, a purpose-led parenting assistant aimed at enhancing emotional bonds with children and aiding parents in their roles through dialogue, has successfully secured $400,000 in pre-seed investment.

Boardwave and Mindstone partner to address AI skills and knowledge gap in software

Boardwave, a networking community tailored for UK and European software leaders, and Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), have announced a partnership aimed at expanding the reach of Mindstone’s AI Meetup Community to include all Boardwave members and their employees.

Could a Fintech Spring be on the horizon?

In the first six weeks of 2024, Thredd, a modern payments processor serving clients globally, has seen an atypical early-year uptick in debit and prepaid payment transactions.

LawtechUK announces next in GenerativeAI Series: Roadmap to 2030

LawtechUK, the initiative backed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), is hosting an open session, “GenerativeAI: Roadmap to 2030,” scheduled for 4th March from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

iwoca partners with business account provider Countingup to offer flexible loans

iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders, has announced its collaboration with business account provider Countingup, offering nearly 10,000 Countingup users immediate access to business finance.

Fintech startup okoora saves businesses over $3 billion in forex transactions

Fintech startup okoora has facilitated cumulative savings exceeding $3 billion for its clients through international foreign exchange transactions to date.

Doublepoint introduces WowMouse for Google Pixel Watch 2

Doublepoint Technologies, a pioneer in gesture technology, has announced the debut of an updated version of its popular WowMouse gesture-touch control app for Android smartwatches at Mobile World Congress 2024.

Greenerwave unveils RIS 2.0 to make 5G green and accessible

Greenerwave, the deeptech startup that specialises in the control of electromagnetic waves, has unveiled the version 2.0 of its reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS).