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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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).

AI pattern generator startup Myth.AI secures $1.3M

Myth AI – the tech startup behind an AI-driven pattern design tool, has successfully secured funding of $1.3 million. This funding is earmarked to bolster its UK operations and to explore new market opportunities.

Salford student scoops top business award in Türkiye

Ozgun Avincsal, a University of Salford student, has been awarded the title of Most Successful Female Entrepreneur UK in her native Türkiye.

‘A new era’ for Europe: EU AI Act agreed

The European Union has announced a new landmark EU AI Act, outlining rules and guidelines around the trustworthy use of artificial intelligence, including how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.

Paytron selects Thredd as its Global Issuer Processor

Thredd, an expanding global payments platform, has announced its partnership with Paytron, a comprehensive workflow and spend management platform, as their chosen global issuer processing technology provider.

PepsiCo, SABIC, and AstroLabs Unite to Kickstart Mega Green Accelerator

Following the initial week of COP28, PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs, and their strategic partners unveiled the Mega Green Accelerator. This new initiative is designed to support emerging innovators in the region as they tackle both regional and global sustainability challenges.

Housr opens door to £5m growth funding round

Housr, the startup focusing on student accommodation, recently announced the launch of a £5 million funding round aimed at expanding its operations in the UK and USA.

Work culture shifting to prioritise wellbeing

The Office of National Statistics recently released a report indicating a notable shift in the way businesses approach work concepts. As of late November 2023, 18% of businesses are either implementing or planning to implement increased homeworking as a permanent business model.

The Midas List Europe 2023
The Midas List Europe 2023

The Midas List is the annual ranking by Forbes magazine, in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, of the most influential and best-performing venture capital investors. The Midas List is compiled based on criteria that encompass the market capitalisation at IPO debut and the insights from a panel of expert evaluators.

xAI seeking $1 billion in equity

In July this year, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, Tesla CEO, SpaceX CEO, and Owner of X, launched his brand new AI startup, xAI.

An Interview with Simi Lindgren, Founder of Yuty

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 Simi Lindgren, Founder of Yuty, who was a finalist in the Tech Innovator category.

Liberis secures $112 million from HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital

Liberis, a player in embedded business finance solutions, recently announced that it has secured $112 million in debt financing, a move aimed at enhancing its growth in North America and Europe and venturing into new markets such as Canada and Germany. This funding, a joint venture between HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital, signifies a major step in the company’s expansion efforts.

Digital Marketing Skills Surge in IT, Tech, and Telecoms

The year 2023 has been marked by unparalleled challenges impacting numerous industries, including IT, Technology, and Telecoms. The cost-of-living crisis has remained a significant concern. Within this context, businesses in these sectors have realised the critical importance of marketing in offering reassurance and fostering trust with customers, clients, and suppliers.

Tech campus ‘Tech Zity Vilnius’ announces first tenants

“Tech Zity Vilnius”, poised to become the largest hub for technology and creative industries in Europe, has announced its inaugural tenants.