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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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.

ExodusHOME partners with INTELLITHING to power sustainable energy solution

ExodusHOME, a Leeds-based tech startup specialising in peer-to-peer energy trading, has announced its partnership with INTELLITHING, a provider of customisable AI platforms.

Meet the startup with the world’s tallest autonomous robot

In the rapidly evolving landscape of logistics and warehouse management, startups have been garnering attention for their groundbreaking approaches to transforming warehouse operations through technology. One of these startups is Dexory, a company paving the way for AI and robotics to completely transform logistics.

Regtech scaleup eflow announces international expansion

UK-based Regulatory Technology (Regtech) scaleup eflow Global has unveiled plans for global expansion of its regulatory compliance technology platform, focusing on the US market and appointing several high-level executives.

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.

French Startup Lili for Life to debut LILI Lamp for dyslexic readers at Bett Show 2024

Lili for Life, the creator and manufacturer of the LILI Lamp, will be participating in the Bett Show 2024. This annual international trade fair, celebrated for its focus on advanced technology in education, is set to be held in London from 24th to 26th January 2024.

Nory AI joins forces with Vita Mojo to streamline order management and operations

Nory, the AI-powered operating system for hospitality businesses, has recently announced a new partnership with Vita Mojo, an end-to-end Point-Of-Sale (POS) order management system.

Star Wars inspired hoverbike startup files for bankruptcy

ALI Technologies, the Japanese startup known for developing hoverbikes inspired by Star Wars, has filed for bankruptcy.

DigitalOcean announces availability of NVIDIA H100 GPUs on Paperspace

DigitalOcean Holdings, renowned for its developer cloud tailored to startups and expanding digital ventures, has unveiled the integration of NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs into its Paperspace platform.

MovableType.ai Introduces AI-Powered Platform for Aspiring Authors

MovableType.ai an AI-driven platform, crafted to enhance writing accessibility and foster inclusive expression, has launched.

Barclays relaunches Cambridge coworking space for climatetech startups

Barclays recently unveiled its revamped Cambridge Eagle Lab, refocusing its efforts on supporting rapidly growing climate tech startups. The lab’s extensive renovation aims to slash its carbon emissions by 90% relative to 2018 levels.

Doublepoint at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood met with Doublepoint, a startup making significant strides in the field of touch interface technology.

Forest sees 35% uplift in “spontaneous brand awareness” following rebrand

Forest, the shared e-bike service renowned for making cycling both affordable and sustainable, embarked on a rebranding initiative in Summer 2023. The primary goal was to enhance brand association by streamlining the company’s identity.

Winners revealed for Scottish Government’s CivTech 9 Accelerator

A range of pioneering technologies, including solutions to alleviate menopause symptoms in the workplace, satellite monitoring systems to prevent the spread of disease in trees, and advanced drone and thermal imaging systems for deer population management, have been selected for the Accelerator phase of CivTech Round 9. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government.

Perforce Launches SaaS Offering of Helix Core Version Control

Perforce Software, renowned for its enterprise DevOps solutions, recently unveiled Helix Core Cloud. This new offering is a Perforce-managed and hosted version of their acclaimed version control platform, Helix Core, now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Circadacare raises £1.3m to improve independent living

Circadacare, an independent living technology firm, recently secured a substantial £1.3 million in funding.