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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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.

Experts warn businesses must understand risks of ‘industrial scale’ AI scams

It’s no secret that AI technologies are enabling cyber criminals to carry out more sophisticated, slicker scams than ever before.

UK’s first business finance comparison site to revolutionise business funding

FundOnion has officially launched its AI-backed business finance comparison site for small business loans.

Alcon Maddox partners with Ebsta

Alcon Maddox and Ebsta have announced that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership.

Experts come together to support the next generation of Cambridge startups

One hundred of the most respected and celebrated tech entrepreneurs, investors and operators will advise and coach startup founders, as part of a Cambridge University initiative supporting and accelerating University founders.

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.

Chancellor set to unveil US-style innovation scheme

The Chancellor is poised to reveal a new initiative in his Autumn Statement this week, aimed at fostering and attracting UK-based technology investors to support commercially viable UK innovations.

Living the real you: Mental Health in the Workplace

At CogX Festival 2023, Steven Bartlett and Fearne Cotton sat down for a candid fireside conversation to discuss what it takes to build resilience amid today’s turbulent culture, nurturing mental health in the workplace, unlocking your true self, and fostering tools for a healthier and more balanced headspace.

Sweden ranks third in climatetech funding

Sweden emerged as the third-largest market in climate tech funding, witnessing a 224% surge in investments this quarter, according to a recent BloombergNEF report.