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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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.

New Programme by CKGSB and Columbia Engineering on Digital Innovation

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and Columbia Engineering have announced a new programme on AI, the future of tech, and data science, designed for the next generation of unicorn companies who seek to use digital innovation to grow their businesses, make better decisions and create value for society.

Beyond the hype: exploring strategic AI investments

AI has undergone significant advancements over the past decade, with its pace of development accelerating in recent years.

The Hustle Awards: Founder of the year

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

Business expansion activity across Saudi Arabia sees 4x increase since 2018

AstroLabs, the business expansion platform in the Gulf, has released the first-of-its-kind “2023 Saudi Market Entry Report,” uncovering the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, a global sought-after market destination for innovation.

Clue Software raises £4m to detect, investigate and prevent rapidly advancing threats

Clue Software, a startup in the field of investigation and intelligence management software, has announced a £4 million investment round led by Frog Capital, complemented by £1 million from angel investors and employees, with ScaleUp Group acting as the investment advisor.

Hurun UK Under30s and Under35s Young Entrepreneurs to Watch 2023 revealed

Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.

Open banking saves UK businesses 150 hours per year on operational tasks

New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.

Interspace Industries at ISE 2024

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Interspace Industries, a company that typically specialises in the development and manufacturing of products for the audio-visual (AV) industry, live events, and broadcast sectors.

Dexory to take on North American logistics and warehousing tech market

Dexory, a provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into the North American market.

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.

Absolute Casing at ISE 2024

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Absolute Casing, a UK-based company that specialises in the design and manufacture of custom flight cases and bespoke packaging solutions.

ID Logistics join forces with Dexory to deploy ASTRID

Dexory, a company in AI and robotics innovation, has partnered with ID Logistics as part of the ID Logistics’ ASTRID initiative, introducing Autonomous Stock Taking Robots designed for rapid inventory management.

Fiverr’s Winter Product Release: Packed With New Features

Fiverr, the platform revolutionising the collaboration landscape, has unveiled its Winter Product Release, marking the first of its significant updates in 2024.

Vanta Unveils New Enterprise Offerings

Vanta, the trust management platform, has announced several growth, product and partner milestones showcasing the company’s continued acceleration as the platform of choice pioneering the next generation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance capabilities.

Volt and Bumper partner to bring open banking to major car dealerships

Volt, a global platform for real-time payments, has entered into a strategic alliance with Bumper, a specialised payment solution for car dealerships, to exploit the advantages of open banking and instantaneous transactions, enabling customers to seamlessly pay for car deposits, maintenance, components, servicing, and even complete vehicle purchases.