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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Mobilo Secures $4.1M in Seed Funding to Reinvent Networking

Mobilo, the maker of the first smart business card for teams and the digital enterprise, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding from DeepWork Capital, TMT Investments, and a group of forward-thinking Dutch angel investors.

First AML and Actionstep Partner to Set Standard in AML Compliance

Global scaleup First AML, which streamlines the entire anti-money laundering (AML) onboarding and compliance process, has announced its partnership with Actionstep, the cloud-based legal practice management software for law firms, to provide law firms with an AML tool that can cater to complex requirements across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and globally.

Crypto app Veli launches in Europe

Blockchain is set to revolutionise our world, even more than the internet itself, according to financial experts. While the cryptocurrency market evolves and new investment platforms continue to emerge, lucrative crypto investments continue to only be accessible to large investors with access to wealth managers and behind-the-scenes know-how. With the launch of Veli.io app across Europe, this is going to change.

UK’s FinTech space ranks second worldwide

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its FinTech – UK Semi-Annual Funding Report – H1 2023. The report, which is based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK FinTech space.

Ukrainian Founded Preply raises $70m

Ukrainian-founded Preply reached a milestone in the company’s funding history, raising an additional $70 million in equity and debt capital to take its Series C to $120 million. With almost 500 employees of 60 nationalities across 30 countries worldwide, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects 35,000 tutors with the world’s largest live language learning community.

80% of businesses claim AI is their biggest cyber threat

Four in five (80%) of cybersecurity leaders claim that AI is the biggest cyber threat to their business, according to new research from RiverSafe, a cybersecurity professional services provider.

Sabre56 becomes one of the largest blockchain operators

Sabre56, the independent provider of mining operations services and respected digital asset mining consultant, announces the successful award of a five-year agreement with Bootstrap Energy to provide miner operations at the 300MW Saxet Energy Park.

‘Brain’ heralds new era of commerce enabled AI

Rezolve AI Limited, one of the UK’s AI innovators, has announced the introduction of its transformative AI platform, ‘Brain’. This remarkable development promises to catalyse a new era of eCommerce interaction and data analysis, further boosting the UK’s reputation in the global AI arena.

Wales Tech Week 2023

As technological transformation continues to move at lightning speed, Wales Tech Week, a summit that connects and creates opportunities for some of the most innovative and forward-thinking people and businesses in Tech, has announced its 2023 event in Newport, Wales this October.

China’s new economic measures will excite global investors

China’s raft of new measures to bolster its economy strengthens the case for global investors’ continued attraction to the country, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Only 2% of VC Funding Goes to Female and Ethnic Minority Founded Businesses

The Treasury Committee is challenging the lack of diversity in the venture capital industry as only 2% of funding goes toward female founded and ethnic minority businesses, according to new report.

8 Common Compliance Challenges Fintech Startups Encounter

Have you ever considered the potentially tricky world of FinTech compliance? Read on to learn about some common aspects that should be considered before entering the market.

A Q&A with Charac Founder and CEO, Santosh Sahu

Charac believe that a holistic approach and rapid digitisation will help independent pharmacies safeguard their businesses and create new revenue sources amid pressure from the NHS. The platform enables pharmacies to digitise current processes by providing repeat prescription and consultations via phone, video, desktop, or mobile.

SKOOT Announces Expansion to Tackle Plastic Pollution

As Plastic Free July draws to a close, Climate-tech startup and Top 5% B Corp, SKOOT, has announced its solution for combating plastic pollution in the hospitality industry.

Cepro raises over £600,000 to build net zero energy communities

On the back of successfully delivering its first two community microgrids, Cepro, the Bristol-based smart energy company has exceeded its £600,000 fund raise target to further transform domestic energy infrastructure.

A Q&A with Alex Pavlov, RTP Global

RTP Global is an early-stage venture capital firm backing the founders who use technology to reimagine how the world works. Startups had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Pavlov, Partner, Europe, RTP Global.

A night to remember

The Hustle Awards 2023 promised to be THE event of the year, and it delivered on its promise! A night of celebration, innovation and pure excellence ensued, and it wouldn’t have been possible without all the startups that we were there to honour.

FCA launches permanent Digital Sandbox to boost innovation

The Financial Conduct Authority is launching a permanent Digital Sandbox following two successful pilots to help support innovative business, startups and data providers from the 1st August 2023.

Roq Appoints Shirley Cooper OBE as Board Advisor

Quality Engineering Consultancy Roq has announced a new appointment, which sees Shirley Cooper OBE joining the business as a Board Advisor.

Small business bosses would extend family holidays to take advantage of flexible working policies

Nine in ten small business bosses would now consider extending their holidays to work abroad flexibly, by an average of six days, new research shows. The study, by Samsung For Business, and featuring responses from 500 small business owners and senior business decision makers, sheds light on the growing trend of bosses considering extending their holidays abroad to work remotely.