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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Kota raises €5 million to make core employee benefits work for modern companies

Kota, formerly known as Yonder, the all-in-one platform to automate insurance and retirement benefits for modern teams, has successfully closed a €5 million Seed round led by EQT Ventures with follow-on investment from existing investors Northzone and Frontline Ventures.

UK businesses to target increased exports and investments at Dubai Business Forum

British businesses operating across a wide range of sectors are being encouraged to take advantage of a major new initiative launched by Dubai Chambers, a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai’s vision as a global player by empowering businesses, providing innovative value-added services, and offering access to influential networks. 

Understanding Exchange Rate Risk and Management for Startups

Starting a business? Discover how exchange rate risk impacts startups and learn essential strategies to protect your business.

SMEs struggling to match multinationals when recruiting talent

New research from talent management platform Employment Hero lays bare the struggle SMEs face when attempting to hire.

Cubbit and Exclusive Networks partner to optimise data security with European geo-distributed cloud

Cubbit, the innovator behind Europe’s first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, announced a brand new distribution agreement with Exclusive Networks, a globally trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, whose gross sales hit $4.9 billion in 2022.

AstroAgency Director Wins Coveted Space Award

A UK headquartered company supporting some of the biggest names in the commercial space sector and multiple national governments to communicate the benefits to be derived from accessing space has been recognised for its contribution to the space sector, as well as the rapid growth of its client base, during the annual Sir Arthur Clarke Awards.

Basket grabs £2.5M in seed funding to turbocharge critical phase of growth

Basket, the ecommerce start-up dubbed ‘the next UK unicorn’, announces £2.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by long-term backers, Lightbank ventures. The funding will be used to expand into global markets, develop in demand product features, grow retailer and publisher relationships, and launch a fresh brand and marketing strategy.

Aleph Group launches One Brand initiative to unify its global brands

Aleph, an ecosystem of local digital experts and technology-driven solutions, launches its ‘One Brand’ initiative, uniting its unique range of brands under the Aleph name.

AI at Work: It’s Here and It’s Working

Don’t call it a takeover, AI’s been here for years. A new global study from HR, payroll, and workforce management software provider UKG reveals that many people use AI daily both at home and at work, and it’s already making millions of jobs easier — employees just don’t know it.

EIS Association Brings Key Investors and Startups Together to Boost Oxford Region

The “Ready, Steady, Grow!” event taking place in Oxford and hosted by the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) will bring key professionals together to foster investment in fast growth businesses in the Oxford region.

Videobot expands client base to politics

The latest video chatbot technology is being utilised to help political parties build trust and engage a wider audience across digital platforms, with multi-language implementation improving the accessibility of information.

The membership community built to unlock power of cognitive diversity

Blend, the membership community built to unlock the power of cognitive diversity, breaking through business silos, has launched today (24th October).

Seraphim Space Accelerator launches Mission 12

Seraphim Space, known as Generation Space in the US, which runs the dedicated accelerator for startups in the global SpaceTech industry, has announced the companies participating in Mission 12.

Most companies already using AI in marketing campaigns

New research from Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, shows that AI automation has emerged as the primary means by which businesses are looking to grow revenues and operate efficiently.

AI training and policies amiss at European businesses

While the use of AI tools in the workplace is rapidly increasing, many organisations are lagging in providing guidance and training in the use of these technologies, according to new research by Ricoh Europe. This governance gap comes amidst growing interest within companies to implement automation solutions.   

Leucine nets $7M to level up Pharma manufacturing compliance

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is the lynchpin to getting drug innovation to people. While compliance protocols are key to ensuring the smooth operation of the industry, they are beset by processes that are not fit for purpose and are hindering their ability to deliver life-saving drugs faster.

Job sharing, remote work and home office: Let’s compare them

Examining various work models available to employees, including job sharing, remote working and home office, learn about the pros and cons of each approach and offers insights into how to implement and overcome the challenges associated with adopting these models.

Founder personality could predict startup success

New research from the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of Melbourne shows startup founders have distinct personality traits, and they’re more important to the success of their companies than previously thought.

MyTelescope releases AI platform with 83% success forecasting the future

Swedish market intelligence and search startup MyTelescope has released a new AI platform that uses search data to predict opportunities, market trends, future sales and market share with an accuracy of 83%. The platform is designed for forecasting and steering business decisions with market intelligence.

Government funded property advice service launched for London SMEs

The new UK government-funded Property Advice Service has launched to support SMEs with commercial property-related issues, across all London boroughs until March 2025.