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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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.

Is it okay to have imposter syndrome?

In the world of startups and entrepreneurship, the phenomenon of imposter syndrome is becoming more and more common.

Bridging Continents with Innovation: ISE 2024 Unveils European / Latin American AV Summit

High-tech innovation in Europe and Latin America is paving the way for unprecedented collaboration and commerce between the two vibrant regions. The world’s premier destination for innovation, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will be exploring these opportunities in a new summit on 30-31 January 2024.

One Young World and Unloc launch Seed2030 to aid young leaders driving change

One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, and Unloc have partnered to launch Seed2030 which will provide ten young leaders with grants to launch their own social initiatives.

UK CTOs’ primary concerns include cybersecurity and AI

UK Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) believe that cybersecurity and data breach vulnerabilities are most likely to keep them awake at night, according to new research from curated developer marketplace platform Deazy.

Zoho Announces Continued Growth and Expanded Ecosystem

Zoho, a global technology company, has announced that the Zoho Finance Platform has achieved a 35% increase in new customers in the UK. The company also made a significant expansion to its Finance Platform with 230+ extensions in Zoho Marketplace, and a dedicated developer portal.

Scene to Acquire Nexo Science in EMEA

Scene, a London-founded recruitment and growth consultancy, has announced the acquisition of Nexo Science, a talent acquisition and advisory company for BioHealth and MedTech companies based in Switzerland.

Discovering inspiration through travel is easier with Triplay

Travelling is not just a means to fight against the daily grind. Travelling allows you to immerse yourself in a world of different cultures and stories. It is a source of inspiration!

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.

u.ventures invests record $4M to Eight Ukrainian Startups since Russia’s Invasion

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion by Russia on 24 February 2022, the Kyiv-based venture capital fund u.ventures has committed $4 million to eight Ukrainian startups and one Moldovan startup.

Older entrepreneurs are leading the way in tech breakthroughs

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, a notable shift has emerged: the rise of entrepreneurs over the age of 50. This demographic, often overlooked in the youth-centric tech industry, is proving to be a formidable force, bringing a wealth of experience, resilience, and innovation to the startup ecosystem.

Wise shows resilience in spite of the economy and pricing changes

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement.

Sunswap: How one startup is cleaning up chilled delivery

In an industrial estate on the outskirts of London, a team of engineers is pioneering a green revolution in cold-goods delivery. An ambitious startup, Sunswap, has developed innovative technology to eliminate diesel emissions from refrigerated transport. Backed by Barclays and the Clean Growth Fund, their zero-emission vision is now being embraced by major industry players.

UK business confidence falls to its lowest in 2023, but inflation softens

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

Manual data processes hindering growth for 87% of scaleups

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled ‘Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success’.