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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Barcelona: the premier tech hotspot of Southern Europe?

The global innovation landscape is marked by intense competition among various local ecosystems, drawing attention primarily to renowned global hotspots like Silicon Valley and Israel.

ABB accelerating creation of circular innovations through startup challenge

ABB’s commitment to fostering a low-carbon society and preserving natural resources is evident in its 2023 ABB Accelerating Circularity Challenge.

Support launches for digital and quantum computing startups

Two business support programmes dedicated to digital and quantum computing startups in the UK, have launched with a first call for participants.

UK Small Businesses See £10K Cost Increase Year-on-Year

Liberis, a specialist in embedded business finance solutions, has disclosed that UK small businesses (SMEs) are facing costs £10,000 higher than last year during the same period.

Marketing tech startup Videobot wins Creative Young Entrepreneur award

As the online world increasingly shifts from traditional text to video consumption, video content now constitutes 80% of today’s Internet traffic. Finnish-Luxembourgish marketing tech startup Videobot leverages this growing preference for video content by enhancing traditional website experiences with personalised, interactive video chatbots.

Fourfive leverages WeWork to scale wellness business

WeWork, the global flexible space provider, today announced that fourfive, a wellness brand specialising in CBD and premium vitamin supplements, is leveraging WeWork All Access to provide its growing workforce with access to over 50 WeWork locations across the UK and 700+ globally, as the company prioritises well-designed and scalable workspace that caters to its ambitions for fast expansion.

Pave Bank launches with $5.2M funding round for programmable money revolution

Over the past five decades, banks have undergone significant changes, yet the global financial system has largely remained static, characterised by opacity and inefficiency. The emergence of regulated digital assets and programmable money, now embraced by central banks globally, heralds a fundamental overhaul in the movement of value worldwide.

About:Energy forges technology licensing agreement to advance battery modelling

About:Energy, a player in battery development software, has announced a technology licensing agreement with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Southampton. This partnership is set to advance battery modelling and expedite electrification in the automotive and energy storage sectors.

Rural startups eligible for £5,000 of support through The Royal Countryside

The Royal Countryside Fund, in partnership with Forest Holidays, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Rural StartUp Fund, now in its fourth year. This year, a total of £5,000 is available, which can be awarded to either a single winning business or divided among several rural startups.

Seven in Ten small business owners stressed at work

A recent survey has unveiled that seven in ten small business owners experience stress at work. The primary stressors, according to the survey of 2,000 small business owners by Love Energy Savings, are soaring energy bills (22%) and inflation (23%).

ISE commemorates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the global exhibition for professional audiovisual (pro AV) and systems integration, is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the 2024 edition of the show.

Humane Selects Optiva BSS for Launch of New Ai Pin

Humane, a company at the forefront of innovative user experiences, has recently unveiled Ai Pin and chosen Optiva’s comprehensive BSS solution to enhance billing, network integration, and value-added services for its users.

Raw Ventures Launches Online Pitching Sessions to Support MediaTech Startups

Raw Ventures, a Venture Fund in Europe specialising in MediaTech innovation, has unveiled a bi-weekly online pitching programme exclusively for early-stage MediaTech startups.

CorrActions raises $7.25M to prevent accidents through AI-based brain activity monitoring

CorrActions, an Israeli startup specialising in AI-driven driver safety, recently concluded a highly successful Series A funding round, securing $7.25 million.

Royal Academy of Engineering Launches Culture+ to Boost EDI in Engineering startups

In an effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the engineering sector, the Royal Academy of Engineering unveiled Culture+, an interactive online platform designed for small and medium-sized engineering firms.

An interview with Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions

Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions, who was a finalist in the Scale Up category.

Two million of Britain’s small businesses fall victim to late payments

Over 27% of British small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have reported being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to research by Payit, NatWest’s award-winning open banking payments solution.

Space Agency-backed Insurtech secures seven-figure investment

BirdsEyeView, an insurtech startup supported by the European Space Agency, has successfully concluded an investment round with contributions from the European Space Agency, Big 5 Investors, InsurTech NY, and ACF Investors.

How SMEs can benefit from used industrial robots

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly recognising the advantages of industrial robots, focusing on user-friendliness and cost as primary selection criteria.

HealthTech Startup Mika and pharmaceutical company Recordati Rare Diseases announce partnership

Mika, an international digital therapeutics company, and Recordati Rare Diseases, a global pharmaceutical firm, have initiated a partnership focusing on enhancing treatment for patients with idiopathic Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (iMCD).