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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NVIDIA and Scaleway Speed Development for European Startups and Enterprises

The European startup landscape is set to receive a significant uplift in generative AI capabilities through a collaborative effort. NVIDIA, in partnership with cloud service provider (CSP) Scaleway, is providing startups with access to essential resources like GPUs, NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, and tools for enhancing large language models (LLMs) and generative AI development.

AWS announces Emerging Technologies Accelerator cohort

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the 20 companies that have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the AWS Emerging Technologies Accelerator.

Lynx announces €17 million funding round to combat fraud and financial crime

Lynx, an AI software provider specialising in fraud detection and prevention, announced a €17 million (£15 million) Series A funding round led by Forgepoint Capital, a venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure software.

Quantum Metric finds majority of digital leaders are underprepared for the rise of AI

Quantum Metric, a customer-driven digital analytics platform, recently shared insights from its 2024 trends report titled “4 Big Digital Bets for 2024.” The report, based on a survey of digital leaders, reveals key priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence (AI) investments, digital and mobile trends, employee experience, and the evolution of customer loyalty programs and personalisation.

IridescentBio bringing virtual high-throughput assays to antibody R&D

IridescentBio, a pioneering techbio startup, is making waves in the Biopharma R&D sector with its innovative approach that combines chemistry and physics.

Weeva Unveils New AI Capabilities at Phocuswright Conference

At the Phocuswright Conference, Weeva unveiled its plans to become one of the first sustainability management platforms in the travel and tourism sector to harness generative AI technology.

YouLend and Plaid Partnership Boosts SME Financing Approval Rates to 90%

YouLend, a company in global embedded financing, and Plaid, renowned for its data network facilitating consumer banking connectivity, have disclosed in their recent whitepaper that their collaboration has significantly increased SME lending approval rates to 90%.

4 in 10 adults want to start their own business, but too scared to do it alone

A poll of 2,000 adults found 49% love the idea of being their own boss, with 45% becoming more determined to start their own business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WAAM3D Triumphs with Hub Breakthrough Award at ATI Awards

WAAM3D, established by a research team from Cranfield University, received the Hub Breakthrough Award for the most promising startup at the ATI Awards in Birmingham on 15th November.

Engineer’s strategies can help companies capitalise on untapped potential

Lauren Neal is an award-winning chartered engineer, consultant and author whose strategies can help organisations foster a culture where people from all backgrounds are in positions where they can develop, where they are engaged, and where they are enabled to showcase their skills and talents.

What to know when securing investment as a startup

Securing investments as a startup can take many different routes. The funding process is not a one-size-fits-all process, and needs to be treated as such.

The changing face of ambition
The changing face of ambition

Gone are the days when career paths were predictable and linear. Traditionally, carving out a career was a straight road, often with a single company or within one industry. It was the norm to start and finish your working life in the same job, climbing the ladder step by step – a testament to the value placed on loyalty and stability.

Startups Magazine at The Business Show 2023

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at The Business Show on the 22nd and 23rd November! Come by stand B502 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and our brand-new Survival Guide, take a picture at our photobooth, and have a chat with the team!

SuperAngels Summit: The Angel Investor Conference Comes to the UAE

The SuperAngels Summit is set to make a historic appearance in the UAE. Spearheaded by Ravi K Ranjan and hosted by Venture Catalysts++, the summit will feature over 70 outstanding speakers from around the world.

QPT shortlisted for the ABB Power Density Challenge

QPT has been chosen as one of four finalists to participate in the ABB Power Density Startup Challenge 2023 for Motor Drive Products.

ABB E-mobility simplifies payment of EV charging with Vourity acquisition

Facilitating user-friendly and efficient payment options is crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EV).

The answer to workplace harassment amid recent scandals

In the wake of recent high profile sexual harassment and misconduct cases, two women have unveiled ‘SaferSpace’, a digital solution to what feels like a growing problem.

Companies Still Don’t Believe They are Targets for Ransomware Attacks

OpenText has released results of its annual 2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Global Ransomware Survey. Findings show a similarity in how small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises (more than 1,000 employees) think about ransomware attacks, including a disconnect about who is a target and growing concern about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by threat actors.

Healthtech startup breaking new ground in kidney disease care

Kidney Beam, a healthtech startup from the UK, has made significant strides in transforming NHS patient care for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over three years, their unwavering commitment has culminated in a solution that is now scientifically validated, offering a new lease of life to individuals with CKD.

Reinventing the PhD: The World’s First ‘Venture Focused PhD’

The Venture Science Doctorate (VSD), a revolutionary concept by Deep Science Ventures (DSV), transforms the conventional PhD, embedding venture creation at its core.