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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Detected secures $2.5M to pioneer business onboarding technology

UK and US-based fintech Detected has secured $2.5 million in its latest fundraising round, including investment from existing investors Thomson Reuters Ventures, Love Ventures, and powerful industry angels.

CEOs fear for future in pre-Davos survey as AI risks rise

Global executives are increasingly worried about the long-term viability of their businesses, a PricewaterhouseCoopers pre-Davos survey has shown, with pressures mounting from generative AI and climate disruption.

New research shows rising popularity of franchise business model in the UK

New research by Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, shows that of the 15% of Brits who have set up their own business in the past ten years, 27% considered a franchise model. Some 19% now run a business which is part of a franchise group.

Beetronics – More Than Just Monitors: Insights Into The Brand That Is Redefining Technology

Technology has made modern life remarkably more convenient. But what’s most exciting is how it continues getting redefined every day by innovative companies.

Vodafone and Microsoft forge 10-Year Deal for AI and Cloud Expansion

Vodafone and Microsoft have unveiled a comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership, designed to utilise their combined capabilities in delivering scaled digital platforms to over 300 million businesses, public sector entities, and consumers across Europe and Africa.

Neutrik Americas Announces Sponsorship of Women in Electronics

Neutrik Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik Group and a provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, has announced its sponsorship of Women in Electronics (WE).

Barclays launch Eagle Labs Academy to upskill next gen of tech entrepreneurs

Barclays Eagle Labs has introduced an online skills platform designed for aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to lead the next big tech companies.

QDI Systems secures €5M to scale quantum dots technology for image sensors

QDI Systems, a deep technology firm based in Groningen, announced its Series A funding of €5 million to expand its innovative quantum dots technology for the medical sector and new markets.

YellowScan at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startup Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood met with YellowScan, a startup in the field of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) mapping solutions, specialising in LiDAR technology.

Ta-da unveils the platform for collecting and annotating data via blockchain

Ta-da, a French startup developed by Vivoka, a player in voice recognition and offline AI, has unveiled its data collection platform.

Furbnow raises £950k to decarbonise 1 million homes by 2030

UK-based climate-tech startup Furbnow has secured a significant £950k pre-seed investment to revolutionise home decarbonisation.

Employers urged to turn Blue Monday into an opportunity for wellbeing support

Towergate Health & Protection is encouraging employers on Blue Monday to transform this typically negative day into a positive opportunity.

Good mental health support is not just for Blue Monday

January is a pivotal month for many employees as they evaluate their life and career choices, often impacting their mental wellbeing. GRiD, the industry body for group risk, highlights that Blue Monday serves as a critical time for employers to show awareness and actively support their staff’s mental health.

42% more new mental health cases in Q1 vs rest of the year

RedArc, the nurse-led health and wellbeing service, is bracing itself for a busy Q1 as analysis of 2023 referral data highlights that there were 42% more new mental health cases when compared to the average for the rest of the year.

CES 2024: Tomorrow’s Technology Today

As one of the most exciting weeks in tech has come to a close with CES shutting its doors for another year, Startups Magazine reflects on the week, the tech that was unveiled, and everything else CES-focused.

The Business Show 2024: The 50th Edition

Business Show Media is gearing up for an exciting launch into its next phase, marking a significant milestone with the 50th edition of its flagship event, The Business Show London, the longest-standing business event of its kind.

Taxing Times: Survey Uncovers the Psychological Toll of Self Assessment on UK SMEs

A first-of-its-kind experiment by Intuit QuickBooks has shed light on the impact of Self Assessment on the health of UK small business owners.

Beyond Blue Monday: Year round mental health challenges faced by SME owners

As the UK marks Blue Monday on January 15, a survey conducted by small business insurer Simply Business revealed that 90% of SME owners feel that the government isn’t doing enough to support their mental health.

SMEs in 2024: Optimistic for growth but indifferent about politics

In 2024, there’s a resurgence of optimism among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with half of them anticipating growth, as highlighted in a recent study by iwoca, a European lender to small businesses.

Blue Monday: Professionals think employers should be doing more for workforce wellbeing

A recent survey conducted by the international recruitment firm, Robert Walters, has revealed that that 55% of professionals believe their employers should intensify efforts in supporting employee wellbeing.