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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DeepL expands real-time voice translation with new features and Zoom integration

DeepL has announced several updates to its live speech translation solution, DeepL Voice, including expanded language support and advanced meeting productivity features, with Zoom Meetings integration coming soon.

Mistral AI and NTT Data to shape future of sustainable and secure private enterprise AI

Mistral AI and NTT Data have announced plans to jointly sell and deploy safe and private enterprise-grade AI solutions that are able to foster strategic autonomy for clients.

Workplace AI adoption slow to grow, despite clear benefits

Employment Hero’s Work That Works report has revealed that, while AI is already reshaping how many people work, overall adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains surprisingly low, with nearly a third (32%) of professionals reporting they never use AI at work.

Why university startups don’t perform as well as corporate startups

University Startup Entrepreneurs (USEs) possess the scientific knowledge and institutional support necessary to build and sustain high-tech ventures. But why are they not as successful as Corporate Startup Entrepreneurs (CSEs)?

Naples’ startup renaissance

Naples is truly enjoying a golden age, soaring to new heights across multiple fronts. Widely seen as one of Europe’s pivotal cities – and affectionately known as the ‘Capital of Southern Italy’, it is undergoing an extraordinary surge in terms of economic, cultural, and social growth.

IFZA launches Scale360 to scale global innovation

IFZA has announced the launch of Scale360, in association with Plug and Play. Scale360 is a startup accelerator dedicated to bridging the gap between international startups and leading international corporates.

European SMEs seek greater data sovereignty amid rising trust concerns

team.blue, a digital enabler for businesses and entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of its first report exploring small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) sentiment toward data hosting across Europe.

Tokyo named world’s best workcation city 2025

In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. 60% of hybrid workers are more likely to extend a holiday to work remotely than this time last year.

Korra Ventures angel syndicate launches to back underrepresented founders

Korra Ventures is an impact-investment angel syndicate backing underrepresented founders to create the next wave of £100 million+ companies and has launched with a mission to deploy £50 million of capital to support these founders over the next decade.

The price of ambition: female entrepreneurs still face unequal odds

A study has revealed the key challenges facing female entrepreneurs in the UK in 2025, with disparities in childcare and funding opportunities persisting.

Barking up the right tree: Tombot robotic puppy tackles loneliness
Barking up the right tree: Tombot robotic puppy tackles loneliness

It’s a well-known saying for a reason: dogs are a man’s best friend. The companionship that comes with having a pet dog is like no other. But what about the companionship of a robot dog?

Fuse Energy fires up domestic market with gas launch and $10M boost

Fuse Energy, one of the UK’s fastest-growing electricity suppliers, has recently announced its entry into the domestic gas market, marking a significant milestone as the company seeks to provide a seamless, all-in-one energy experience.

Majority of Gen Z considering second jobs to survive

More than half of Gen Z workers in the UK are considering taking on a second job to help cover basic living costs, according to new research that highlights the growing financial pressure on younger employees.

Battery tech innovator appoints Intralink to accelerate South Korea expansion

British battery technology pioneer Anaphite has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to strengthen its presence in South Korea – the world’s second-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

360Learning wins €1.8M French Government grant to power AI skills-based learning

360Learning has announced it has been awarded a €1.8 million grant from the French Government to accelerate R&D in AI-powered skills-based learning.

Investment platform Lightyear raises $23M Series B

Global investment platform Lightyear today announces a $23 million Series B investment round to bolster retail investing in the UK, alongside unveiling a new suite of AI-powered market intelligence tools.

UK-India trade deal unlocks £6Bn in investment and jobs

The UK Government has announced a major boost to British industry following the signing of a historic trade agreement with India, securing over £6 billion in new investment and export deals and supporting more than 2,200 British jobs across the country.

Cognigy expands to UK with 140 skilled jobs under UK-Germany tech pact

German conversational AI company Cognigy has announced it plans to invest £50 million to expand its UK operations, increasing its workforce to create over 140 high-skilled technology roles by 2027.

Universal Quantum applies quantum technology to endometriosis

Universal Quantum has joined the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) to apply quantum computing to real-world global health challenges, starting with a new use case focused on tackling endometriosis.

The £119Bn AI advantage: why startups can’t afford to wait

From predictive maintenance at Rolls-Royce to hyper-personalised retail at John Lewis, AI is no longer a future goal, it’s the engine of smarter operations, sharper decision-making, and competitive edge, with startups that are embedding AI early and meaningfully into their products and processes already pulling ahead.