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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WombWise entrepreneur backed to develop women’s health app

An Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) student and emerging entrepreneur has secured funding to develop her women’s health app after winning a competitive pitching competition.

Aibidia raises $28 Series B to expand AI-powered financial tax tech

AI-powered fintech, Aibidia, has closed its Series B funding round at $28 million to expand its tax technology operations into the US market.

Latent Technology raises $8M seed to redefine game animation with generative physics

Latent Technology, the game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round co-led by AlbionVC and Spark Capital.

Most UK tech firms adopt AI as sector shows resilience amid global uncertainty

A new survey of 200 tech decision makers commissioned by CommsCo PR has revealed that the UK is embracing AI at speed, with a clear sense of its positive impact in the face of global uncertainty. These findings make for positive reading in advance of London Tech Week.

Kumulus Water raises €3.1M to turn air into clean drinking water

Kumulus Water, the watertech startup that is transforming air into clean drinking water, has successfully raised €3.1 million in seed funding.

Startups lose value when VC investment comes solely from abroad

Startups that secure venture capital (VC) funding exclusively from abroad risk devaluing their startup, according to new research by emlyon business school.

London tech leaders prioritise inclusive hiring more than a year ago

Nearly nine in 10 tech business leaders believe hiring and retaining a diverse workforce is vital to driving innovation and growth, new research shows, as the world’s top founders and investors gather in the capital for London Tech Week.

Willow Review reports significant ‘green growth’ opportunity for UK SMEs

The UK economy could be boosted by a wave of ‘green growth’ led by Britain’s small and medium sized businesses, according to the final report from the independent, Government-backed Willow Review which highlights the economic case for going green. The Review found many SMEs embracing sustainability are benefitting from considerable financial gains.

Spain’s startup scene sees 38% surge

Spain is solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most vibrant startup ecosystems. According to the 2025 National Tech Companies Report by Ecosistema Startup, the country now has 8,580 active tech companies, a 22% increase from the previous year. Of these, 5,010 are startups, representing a sharp 38% year-on-year growth.

Nordic Foodtech VC hits €40M to invest in new tech for food and agriculture

Nordic Foodtech VC, an early-stage investor based in the Nordics, has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40 million. The final target size for the fund is €80 million.

Cafes and restaurants new workspaces for many micro businesses and owners

New research commissioned by pan-European real estate investment manager Tristan Capital Partners has revealed that restaurants and cafes are the new workspace for London’s startups and entrepreneurs, with a significant proportion choosing to work and conduct their business in eateries rather than office space.

AIATELLA raises €2M to scale AI-powered cardiovascular imaging tools

Finnish medtech startup AIATELLA has secured €2 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its AI-powered cardiovascular imaging technology.

Skyral secures $20M Series A to accelerate modelling and simulation technology

British modelling and simulation software company Skyral has announced that it has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by European venture capital firm NOIA Capital.

Reflex Drive powers UAV innovation with Infineon’s devices

Reflex Drive, a deeptech startup from India, has selected power devices from Infineon Technologies for its next-generation motor control solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

UK climbs global skills leaderboard, scoring high on AI maturity

As economic pressures and AI innovations motivate countries around the world to invest in skills development, the UK has ranked 22nd globally out of 109 countries in skills proficiency. This ranking places the UK ahead of the US (27th) and China (39th), and sees it climb from 45th position last year.

Top startups from InnoVEX 2025
Top startups from InnoVEX 2025

COMPUTEX is one of the leading tech shows across the world, and this year saw the 10th anniversary of its startup section, InnoVEX. According to the event, InnoVEX saw its scale grow 12.5% over last year, with 450 startups from 24 countries exhibiting at this year’s event.

Monumo’s AI powers over 11% material cost savings for EV motors

Monumo, the deeptech company coupling AI and machine learning (ML) with traditional engineering expertise to redesign the electric motor, has achieved an 11.4% reduction in the bill of materials (BOM) including a 23% reduction in magnet volume from an EV powertrain and without compromising efficiency.

Fewer than two-thirds of employers ‘very confident’ in pension compliance

Less than two-thirds (57%) of employers are ‘very confident’ that their pension scheme is compliant with automatic enrolment regulations, according to new research by Towergate Employee Benefits. This is leaving businesses open to the possibility of non-compliance notices and fines.

Legacy tech is bleeding enterprises as modernisation delays cost

With AI adoption racing ahead, outdated systems are holding organisations back as technical debt is rapidly becoming one of the most expensive challenges facing enterprises today, costing them more than just money.

Strong business resilience and leadership skills underpin optimistic UK SME outlook

Over two-thirds (68%) of SME leaders believe their business is resilient and prepared to withstand challenges, with a similar proportion (69%) feeling confident in their ability to recover quickly from setbacks.