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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Anglia Live expands into Europe

Anglia Components has unveiled plans to expand its Anglia Live eCommerce platform across Europe, driven by substantial investments in its logistics and website development.

An interview with Jenny Garrett, Reflexion Associates

Extraordinary women from across the country have been unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women is Jenny Garrett, TEDx speaker, award-winning coach, author, and Co-Founder of Rocking Ur Teens, who is a finalist in the Entrepreneur for Good category.

1nhaler raises £2 million to develop single-use sustainable inhaler

1nhaler, a Scotland-based drug delivery device developer, has raised £2 million to develop its unique single-use dry powder inhaler (DPI).

Quantum sensing startup QuantumDiamonds Secures €7M in Seed Funding

QuantumDiamonds, the quantum sensing company, announces the raise of €7 million in seed funding led by IQ Capital and Earlybird.

Failup Ventures Launches New €50M Fund

Failup Ventures, an emergent venture capital fund operating globally, recently announced the initial closing of €30 million for its new early-stage fund, which has a total size of €50 million. This fund was established by three Finnish entrepreneurs – Jesse Heikkilä, Topias Soininen, and Oscar Andersin.

Europe’s first proptech VC Pi Labs expands into Asia

Europe’s first and most active proptech-focused venture capital (VC) firm Pi Labs has expanded internationally through the creation of a new Hong Kong outpost.

How to embrace sustainability as a startup

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword that gives you an edge over others, it is something that should be implemented into every business. The importance of a sustainable business model should not be overlooked as you start your business journey.

Six eco startups compete as part of Bupa’s global sustainability innovation programme

Bupa, the global healthcare company, has announced six startups that have reached the final stage of its global talent and sustainability innovation programme, eco-Disruptive. The programme aims to find and support entrepreneurs who are pioneering solutions that can help tackle climate and health challenges.

Made Smarter Programme for SMEs to Go Nationwide Following Government Expansion Plan

Made Smarter, a scheme supporting SME manufacturers in accessing technology and digital skills, is set for a national rollout.

Girl Boss or Girl Doss? Over a third find career-related ‘hashtags’ damaging and limiting

According to a survey by Walters People, 39% of professionals believe that the recent surge in career-related hashtags, such as #GirlBoss, has a negative and limiting impact on young people.

HumanForest increases series A to £17M

HumanForest, the parent company of Forest – London’s most affordable and environmentally responsible eBike operator – has raised a £5 million extension to its Series A after securing investment from two venture capital firms and further funding from sustainable finance specialist, Triodos Bank UK.

Queen Mary University joins $20m drug discovery partnership

Bringing together drug discovery company Evotec, pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squib, and leading British universities, the $20 million (£16 million) beLAB1407 partnership seeks to identify novel disease modifying therapeutic targets and platforms early on, and to develop them into new biotech spinouts.

Cashflows Advance launches to meet demand for flexible, fixed-fee business funding

Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for businesses to accept payments, has launched Cashflows Advance – a new service that enables eligible merchants to access frictionless funding without the fixed monthly repayments of traditional funding.

From stress to success: Work-Life Wellness

Startups Magazine is excited to announce our much-anticipated ‘From Stress to Success: Work-Life Wellness’ networking event! Taking place at Clockwise, Woodgreen on the 30th November at 6pm, we will be bringing you an event full of insights on mental health and wellbeing, as well as a relaxing wellbeing session.

TenU University TTOs Embrace UK Government’s Review of University Spin-out Companies

TenU, a consortium of technology transfer offices (TTOs) from leading global universities, has greeted the UK Government’s Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies with enthusiasm.

ISE 2024 is ‘Your Destination for Innovation’ in Pro AV and Systems Integration

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (30 January – 2 February 2024) as the most comprehensive exhibition for the pro AV and systems integration sectors and is set to raise the bar once again.

An interview with Catherine Mandungu, Founder of Think RevOps

Extraordinary women from across the country have been unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women is Catherine Mandungu, Founder and CEO of Think RevOps, who is a finalist in the Small Enterprise Category.

Camden-based entrepreneurs celebrate growth and success following LABS Workspace Initiative

After two productive years of offering workspace and resource assistance to local firms, LABS, a purveyor of flexible work environments, and Camden Council are marking the successful outcomes from their pioneering collaboration, aligning with the introduction of their third group for 2023/24.

AI firm to cut working week to three days launches in UK

Tomoro, an AI enterprise set on reducing the business working week to just three days by 2029, has commenced operations in the UK.

Tax cuts top SMEs’ wish list ahead of Autumn Statement

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver a package of economic measures in the upcoming Autumn Statement, new data from small business lender iwoca reveals that tax cuts are the top priority for SMEs.