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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Kameo builds stronger foundations with Incore Invest backing

Kameo, an investment platform enabling direct investments in loans for property projects across Scandinavia, announced a significant investment of £1.1 million from Incore Invest as part of a larger share issuance totalling £2.26 million.

The Future of Capitalism Competition

The first-ever Future of Capitalism Competition, founded by The Leo Lion Company, took place on the 8th February, and the Startups Magazine team were lucky enough to attend and celebrate with the winners.

Sixth Sense Summit 2024 Startup Pitching Competition

At Sixth Sense Summit 2024, Hexagon’s third cohort of eight scaling startups went head-to-head in the pitching competition. These startups are focused on two key challenge areas: “Building a sustainable manufacturing future” and “Smart digital reality for collaborative manufacturing.”

Two-thirds of UK workers say workplace has no anti-discrimination policies

DEJI Digital, a subsidiary of UK-based talent firm Green Park focused on creating diverse and equitable workplaces, disclosed that two-thirds of UK employees report the absence of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies at their workplace.

Deazy acquisition of Geektastic Slashes Developer Hiring Time by 82%

The Bristol-based tech startup Deazy has furthered its growth and expansion through the acquisition of Geektastic, a company known for its customisable, peer-reviewed technical assessments that offer profound technical insights. This allows organisations to swiftly pinpoint the finest developers.

Kuva Space appoints Jerry Welsh to spearhead US expansion

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space has announced its expansion to the United States, establishing Kuva Space US in Fairfax, Virginia.

22 Startups selected for AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator

CrowdStrike has unveiled the 22 startups chosen for the first Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, targeting firms from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Brite Payments Joins The Payments Association as Instant Payments Gain Traction Across Europe

Brite Payments, a player in instant bank payments, has announced that it has joined The Payments Association EU as a Patron Member. The membership underlines Brite’s commitment to industry collaboration as it expands its product offering across Europe.

Employers do not have AI protocols for internal communicators

Despite the rapid uptake of AI across various sectors, Gallagher’s 2023/24 State of the Sector report reveals that 71% of organisations lack clear guidelines for their internal communicators on the appropriate times, locations, or methods for utilising this technology.

ELRIG UK Announces Steve Bates and Dr Anderson Ryan as Keynote Speakers

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK has unveiled its keynote speakers for the forthcoming Research and Innovation conference, scheduled to be held at the University of Manchester on the 20th–21st March.

Automation and AI top tech priorities for UK SMEs in 2024

Automation, AI, and e-commerce have emerged as the leading technological priorities for the UK’s 1.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, with a projected investment of £60.3 billion in new technology, as per a recent report by Beaming, a business internet service provider.

SQCDP Unlocks Funding to Modernise Factories

SQCDP, a SaaS startup based in Newcastle, has secured £200,000 in funding to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and boost workforce engagement by eliminating problematic paper systems within factories. This investment forms part of a broader pre-seed funding initiative that continues to seek contributions.

Startups Magazine’s top startups from ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Startups Magazine interviewed some of the startups on the show floor who presented groundbreaking solutions and innovations within the AV sector.

SemiQon and CMC Microsystems Partner to Boost Quantum Computing with Silicon Processors

SemiQon from Finland and CMC Microsystems in Canada have entered into a partnership to further the development of silicon-based quantum processor technology.

Job postings fall below pre-pandemic levels

Data from Indeed, a global hiring and matching platform, indicates that job postings in the UK have dipped below pre-pandemic levels.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Recession concerns drop by a third in a year

SME concerns about a potential recession have decreased by a third (32%) since the fourth quarter of 2022, though apprehensions about inflation persist, as highlighted in iwoca’s Q4 2023 SME Expert Index.

Half of UK businesses expect 2024 to be easier than 2023

According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.

A human touchpoint is still the champion of customer service

With phone calls, email, chatbots, and social media all vying for attention, businesses must decide which channels to prioritise for customer service. New research from Gamma Communications, reveals the answer is quite simple: don’t underestimate the power of human connection. 

Curam forges partnership with Doctify to advance patient feedback in care market

Curam, a care worker marketplace and home-care technology platform in the UK, has entered into a strategic partnership with Doctify, a global platform renowned for patient reviews of health and social care services.

Robot delivery startup Starship Technologies raises $90 million

Starship Technologies, a pioneer in transforming science fiction into reality with its delivery robots operating in the US and Europe, has announced a $90 million investment, co-led by Plural and Iconical.