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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Silico Partners with mindzie to Revolutionise Business Process Improvement

Silico, the leading Business Process Simulation platform, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with mindzie, a prominent North American-based leader in AI-Driven business process mining and automation.

Working from anywhere: the secret lives of employees

Almost 1 in 5 (18%) employees globally have knowingly ‘Worked from Anywhere’ (i.e., remotely from a different country) without telling their employer over the past 12 months, yet business leaders believe only 7% of their employees have done so.

Developing an effective hiring strategy for your scaleup

As a scaleup, you’ve proven your business model. But now, as you shift your focus to expansion, your success depends on your ability to attract, retain, and develop a talented workforce. A poorly thought-out hiring strategy can lead to extra time pressures on the team, low morale, and reputational risk – factors that can easily be mitigated with the right plan in place.

CMA CGM announces the creation of ZEBOX UK startup accelerator

CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, will launch ZEBOX UK in Manchester this month. As a founding partner of ZEBOX, CMA CGM has continued to innovate through the global startup accelerator focusing on operational efficiency, decarbonisation, future of work and artificial intelligence in supply chain, logistics, transport, energy and beyond.

HyperSpace Announces $55M Funding to Create Future of Physical-to-Digital Entertainment

HyperSpace, the multi-brand entertainment attractions developer that is building entertainment parks and proprietary technology to create the future of physical-to-digital experiences, has announced the closing of a $55 million Series A financing round led by Galaxy Interactive.

Global mobility isn’t a workplace perk, it’s a critical enabler of growth

A new report from Localyze has revealed significant positive impact that enabling employee mobility across borders is having on business growth and productivity.

Hotel executives to explore the future of hospitality at TIS2023

The hotel sector is making steady progress, leaving behind a season of uncertainty marked by a turbulent economic situation. In 2023, the industry is committed to transformation and is supported by its good business prospects. According to a report by Statista and Booking, 65% of Spanish hoteliers foresee record revenues at the end of 2023.

At least 75% of PSPs and ISVs plan to implement Open Banking payments

Nuapay, EML Payments’ Open Banking and account-to-account (A2A) payments business, has announced further results of research into over 250 UK payment professionals’ views on the potential for Open Banking. Of the Payment Service Provider’s (PSPs) and Independent Software Vendor’s (ISVs) that were surveyed, more than 75% of PSPs and 80% of ISVs already enable their customers to accept Open Banking payments.

Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite
Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, is celebrating 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio. Startups Magazine was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on this new development with an exclusive interview with Duncan Clark, the Europe Lead of Canva, to discuss all these brand-new features.

Despite unsettling headlines, young workers are embracing AI

Despite warnings that AI could lead to widespread redundancies, young tech workers across Europe believe that the recent advances in AI will supercharge the industry they work in, according to a survey of Gen Z workers across the continent.

ThisIsBlackGenZ Research Report 2023

The 2023 #ThisIsBlackGenZ report, the largest set of research into the experiences of Black Gen Z in Britain, has been unveiled for a second year.

Over 10,000 SME owners apply for £25,000 Business Boost grant

Over 10,000 SME owners, self-employed and budding entrepreneurs have applied for a single £25,000 Business Boost grant from insurer Simply Business, as the current economic climate takes a toll on small businesses.

Burnout levels on the rise despite increased use of AI and collaboration

Amid market pressures and seismic changes to how we work, business leaders are putting more focus on productivity than ever before. In fact, new data from Asana based on 3,000 UK and US leaders reveals some leaders are prioritising improving productivity in their organisations over securing revenue.

Most investors considering low-risk strategies next year

New research from Shojin has found that over half (57%) of UK investors are confident that the worst of the economic turbulence from the past 18 months has now passed.

Use of Generative AI makes traditional recruitment processes redundant

A new research report by Arctic Shores, the task-based psychometric assessment provider, has revealed that the adoption of Generative AI is already embedded among today’s early careers population, with 7 in 10 of respondents expecting to use ChatGPT while completing a job application or assessment in the next 12 months, and 17% already using it.

Digital Catapult welcomes cohort onto accelerator spearheading AI adoption in Key Sectors

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, in collaboration with Innovate UK BridgeAI programme partners, has announced a cohort of nine innovative startups and SMEs participating in the first of five BridgeAI Acceleration programmes.

Factorial acquires YC-backed Fuell and expands into expenses management

Factorial, the all-in-one Human Resources (HR) platform for SMBs, announced today the successful acquisition of Fuell, an Expense Management startup. This transaction marks the unicorn’s first major acquisition and product expansion in support of its mission to transform the HR industry and empower employees everywhere.

Applause joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner

Applause, a player in testing and digital quality, has joined forces with Tech Barcelona, the independent and non-profit association –with more than 1,300 members– dedicated to establishing Barcelona as a leading technological and digital hub.

Qobra announces major funding round to accelerate development
Qobra announces major funding round to accelerate development

European variable pay management player Qobra has announced a new €10 million funding round. This follows an initial fundraising round of €5 million in March 2022 and the remarkable adoption of the solution by major companies.

Immerse Education: Creating Transformative Educational Experiences

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, one company is committed to redefining learning experiences. Immerse Education, founded in 2012, is on a mission to revolutionise education for students aged 13-18.