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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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.

Technology pioneers lead the charge to accelerate UK SMB digital adoption

UK technology pioneers are collaborating to launch a solution to help accelerate digital adoption amongst small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to help boost the nation’s productivity, it has been announced.

Catalyst launch Co-Founders Programme to connect aspiring entrepreneurs

Catalyst has launched its Co-Founders programme, inviting people with passion, drive and ambition to come together to create startups that could change the world.

Winners announced at the 10th Black British Business Awards

Over the last decade, the Black British Business Awards have proudly highlighted over 370 game changing rising stars and senior leaders across all UK sectors.

SME business activity slides into contraction, but employment shows resilience

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signalled a decline in business activity and new work during September, according to the latest NatWest survey of businesses employing less than 250 employees.

Tech Nation relaunches to champion founders

Tech Nation will officially relaunch, with plans to work with the government as an “independent voice for founders” to provide tech entrepreneurs access to the knowledge and communities they need to be successful in the rapidly growing industry, set to take place on Monday 16th October.

Stackt raises over £1M in latest investment round

Stackt, a technology startup developing innovative moving and storage systems, raises a seven-figure sum from a group of investors in a new round. Thanks to its innovative technology, it provides services that are more accessible and cost-effective.

Universities team up to support startups with a social purpose

A growing number of social ventures are emerging from universities, aiming to make a real difference to communities across London and further afield. These companies need capital if they’re to grow, and a new project launching this autumn will lay the foundations for a self-sustaining social venture fund. 

Give Gen Zs regular performance reviews or risk resignations

Gen Z employees – aged 16 to 24 – are more likely to leave an organisation if they don’t receive frequent managerial feedback and communication (73%), compared to other non-Gen Z employees (52%). That’s according to a survey by StaffCircle, the all-in-one Employee Success Platform.

AI projects supporting small businesses get funding boost

Artificial intelligence projects in areas as diverse as fashion, farming and fire-fighting are being backed with a further £37 million, as the Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan highlights how AI can be a force for good ahead of next month’s AI Safety Summit.

UK government-backed incubator for chip startups

British startups solving complex global issues through the design of semiconductor chips have been named as members of a new government-backed incubator that will provide support as they grow into future global chip leaders.

Munro previews design and upgrades for all-electric Series-M 4×4

Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has announced an equity crowdfunding round and revealed details of design and technical enhancements for its all-electric 4×4 Series-M Pick-Up and Series-M Truck models, driven by extensive field trials of, and customer feedback on, the Munro MK_1 pre-production model.

myenergi lands £30m investment from Energy Impact Partners

British smart home energy technology manufacturer, myenergi, has secured an investment of £30 million to support significant future growth and internationalisation from Energy Impact Partners (EIP). This follows on from the £30 million debt finance myenergi secured from HSBC earlier this year to further fuel its expansion.

Oxford University Innovation’s First Impact Report

Ahead of the Government review of the UK spinout landscape, Oxford University Innovation (OUI) has published its inaugural Impact Report.

Startups Magazine at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo

Startups Magazine is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo on the 18-19th October! Come by stand A30 to pick up a copy of the latest magazine and have a chat with the team.

London top VC hub in Europe, breaks top 10 globally

London has climbed into the top 10 for venture capital investment globally, charging ahead of European rivals as it cements itself as a technology investment hub among US and Chinese competitors, according to a new report.

ivault: the web3 lifestyle app rewarding sustainability

In a world grappling with overconsumption and cost-of-living pressures, ivault is pioneering a solution that puts a planet-friendly lifestyle in the palm of your hand. The blockchain-based app is set to redefine the sharing economy, making it easier and more rewarding to share what we already have rather than buying new.

x+why and Barclays launch two new Eagle Labs to boost UK startup ecosystem

x+why, a flexible workspace specialist has partnered with Barclays to launch two new Eagle Labs, with a combined mission to support local entrepreneurs and ambitious startups to connect, innovate and grow. The new locations include the first Barclays Eagle Labs in London, based in Chiswick, as well as a new business incubator space in Birmingham.

Exploring ‘death tech’ and its advantages with Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner

In this Q&A, Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner, discusses Deathtech, his business, My Probate Partner, and the the role technology has played in handling probate cases.

TIS2023 to explore how AI is driving personalised, sustainable tourism

AI technologies are revolutionising the travel industry across all segments, from improving the customer experience and planning events to attracting and retaining tourists.