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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SEON expands Executive Team, welcoming new CTO Björn Heckel

SEON, the end-to-end fraud prevention and AML platform helping companies mitigate fraud and safeguard against revenue threats, has recently bolstered its executive team by appointing Björn Heckel as the new Chief Technology Officer.

Mastercard opens door for Strive EU Innovation Fund applications

Mastercard has opened the application window for its Strive EU Innovation Fund – a new initiative designed to boost the growth of digital solutions for European small businesses.

Ready for take off: the journey to market

Startups Magazine is excited to announce our much-anticipated ‘Ready for take off: the journey to market’ networking event! Taking place at Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre, London, on the 25th January at 6pm, we will be bringing you an event full of insights on production and prototyping.

Riding the Wave: Oneka Technologies’ water scarcity solution

Water scarcity is a real issue impacting the majority of the world’s population, and there needs to be strategies put in place to improve the supply of water of those impacted by water scarcity.

EV charging platform Monta closes €80 million Series B

Monta, the operating platform powering the EV charging ecosystem, has completed a significant milestone with the closure of its €80 million Series B funding round. This accomplishment brings Monta’s total funding to an impressive €130 million in a span of just three years.

Make way for multi-channel: research heralds an end to email-only outreach

Sopro, a sales technology expert, has uncovered significant shifts in the effectiveness of various outreach strategies, as detailed in its State of Prospecting 2024 whitepaper.

OctaiPipe raises £3.5M to deliver secure Edge AI and lessen Cloud dependency for Critical Systems

OctaiPipe, a provider of Edge AI solutions, has successfully raised £3 million in pre-Series A funding, complemented by a £500,000 grant from Innovate UK. This funding round was driven by SuperSeed, and saw the participation of Forward Partners, D2, Atlas Ventures, Martlet Capital, Gelecek Etki VC, and Arm-supported Deeptech Labs.

Sano Genetics raises $11.4 million to power precision medicine revolution with seamless trials

Sano Genetics, a software company accelerating precision medicine research, has raised $11.4 million in new funding. This round was spearheaded by Plural, with continued support from existing investors such as MMC Ventures, Episode 1, and Seedcamp.

London joins forces with West Midlands and Scotland to support high-growth scaleups

London & Partners, the business agency for the UK capital, recently announced the expansion of its Grow Global programme into two new regions: the West Midlands and Scotland.

BUD Leaders celebrates 10 Years challenging inequity for Black and Global Majority women in business

Georgina Wilson, a change agent with a purpose to equip, enable, and empower people for positive change, celebrates a decade of transformative impact with BUD Leaders, alongside the launch of Challengex2 2030 at the NatWest Conference Centre, London, Friday, 23 Feb 2024.

Startups Magazine’s top startups from CES 2024

At CES 2024, a new wave of startups emerged, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that promise to reshape the tech world.

Forsea Unveils First Cultured Eel

Forsea Foods, a cell-cultured seafood startup, is advancing its mission to protect wild eel populations from the brink of extinction.

InsurTech startups invited to compete for £50k prize in Insurathon competition

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, is currently accepting entries for its seventh Insurathon. This contest is dedicated to supporting startup and scaleup technology companies focused on technological innovation in the insurance industry.

8 in 10 small businesses planning raft of sustainability projects for 2024

More than eight in 10 small businesses (85%) plan to invest in sustainability measures in the coming year, with energy efficiency ranking as the top priority for 2024 – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

The Motherhood Penalty: nearly 40% of women leave tech

According to research conducted by the Tech Talent Charter, almost 40% of women who left the technology sector cited caring responsibilities as a key factor influencing their decision to exit the industry.

UK recruitment platform Otta acquired by Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle, the French employer branding and recruitment platform, has acquired Otta, a London-based job search platform prioritising candidates.

thymia partners with SupportRoom to offer “one-stop-shop” for employee mental health

Thymia, a UK-based mental health tech startup, has partnered with SupportRoom. This partnership aims to offer comprehensive mental health monitoring and targeted wellbeing support to all employees within an organisation.

Hot Off the Press: E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2024’s Must-See Agenda

E-commerce Berlin Expo has always been a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the industry to learn new things, meet experts, and get inspired by innovative approaches.

The Royal Academy of Engineering: Fostering a New Generation of Global Innovators

The Royal Academy of Engineering has chosen 82 innovators from 10 countries, recognised for their engineering solutions and technological advancements addressing critical global challenges.

Sodexo launches startup applications for its Global Accelerator programme

Sodexo has announced the opening of its 2024 Global Accelerator programme, a strategic initiative designed to foster collaboration with startups. This programme is crucial for Sodexo to stay abreast of the latest trends and disruptions in the service industry.