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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Sooma launches FDA trial for at-home depression device

Sooma Medical, a provider of effective brain stimulation treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, announces the approval of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA. This approval enables Sooma to begin a pivotal study of its transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) medical device for depression treatment.

eBrands raises €7.5M to help consumer brands grow with AI

eBrands, a Nordic-based export platform enabling international growth for consumer brands, has raised €7.5 million in its latest equity funding round, bringing its total funding raised to €50 million. The funding round was led primarily by Veikko Laine family office, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, and operative shareholders.

Crypto Quantique demonstrates device security platform that accelerates CRA-compliant development

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven silicon IP and an end-to-end security platform for embedded devices, is demonstrating the QuarkLink Hybrid PQC security platform at Embedded World 2025 on booth 5-171. The company is also showcasing its latest analogue and digital silicon IP offerings for device security.

Under-40 British powerhouses driving £82Bn business empire revealed

Global research group, The Hurun Research Institute has released the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, showcasing the pioneering entrepreneurs in the UK creating thousands of jobs and powering economic growth.

Bump to Business Owner podcast season 5: empowering female founders on their journey

The highly acclaimed Bump to Business Owner podcast is back with its much-anticipated fifth season, bringing listeners even more expert interviews, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for business success.

The Founder Institute to raise first venture fund

The Founder Institute is reportedly raising $15 million for a new venture fund, named Founder Capital. This development, which has been revealed in a recent regulatory filing, marks a significant milestone for the Silicon Valley-based accelerator, which first opened its doors in 2009 and has since spread to over 100 countries.

Oxford Ionics chosen for Quantum Missions to enhance NQCC Testbed

Oxford Ionics has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s DSIT and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot to unlock scalable and commercially-useful quantum computing.

Welcome to the Jungle launches FUTURE(S) to help businesses navigate shifts in the workplace

Welcome to the Jungle, the global job-search and employer brand platform, has released its new printed book FUTURE(S): A Leader’s Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Work. Co-authored with Charter, a future-of-work research group, and a selection of global experts from business, academia, and workplace innovation, the book offers valuable advice to HR professionals, business leaders, and hiring managers on how to navigate today’s most pressing workplace challenges.

AMEX research: peer power helps drive small business success

New research from American Express highlights a strong sense of camaraderie among small business leaders, with an overwhelming majority (94%) agreeing it is important to support their peers.

Men still twice as likely to be allocated company shares

Analysis by equity management platform Vestd has revealed that men remain twice as likely to be part of a company share scheme for a second year.

Women account for 31% of GenAI course enrolments despite 227% surge in the past year
Women account for 31% of GenAI course enrolments despite 227% surge in the past year

Women make up just 31% of enrolments in generative AI (GenAI) courses in the UK, despite a remarkable 227% surge in course enrolments over the past year, according to a new report from Coursera.

UNA Watch secures $300K investment for world first repairable sports watch

Wearable tech startup UNA Watch has secured more than £300,000 investment from the backer of some of the UK’s most exciting consumer brands as it prepares to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin with the world’s first repairable modular GPS sports watch.

SMEs to cut jobs to cope with hike in employer National Insurance

New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners are planning to cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April.

MISSION raises £2 million with backing from F1’s Pierre Gasly

MISSION – a natural energy drink and performance tea company – has announced it has successfully extended its equity fundraising round to  £2 million, inclusive of investment from F1 driver Pierre Gasly.

Employers need to recognise differing health needs of women throughout their careers

As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March, 2025), GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, is cautioning employers on providing one-size-fits all employee benefits for female staff, as their concerns are quite specific. Its research shows that female employees’ concerns about their physical health increase with age, but mental wellness-related issues peak earlier in life.

EU funds AI-powered Early Warning Systems for tropical disease outbreaks

The European Commission (EC)’s CLIMOS project has partnered with global innovation network F6S to establish an AI-powered early warning system for outbreaks of tropical diseases in Europe. CLIMOS (Climate Monitoring and Decision Support Framework for Sand Fly-borne Diseases Detection and Mitigation) seeks to reduce model uncertainties for better prognosis of the current and potential spread of Sand Fly-Borne Diseases (SFBD). This, in turn, provides socio-economic and risk assessments for a diversity of stakeholders.

Gen Z fuels demand for lower-carbon business travel options

New research from Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS) highlights a significant shift in business travel attitudes amongst Gen Z professionals. The research shows a growing preference for ‘slower business travel’ – lower-carbon journeys that align career progression with environmental consciousness, even if they take longer.

Quantexa completes $175M series F funding round

Quantexa has announced that it has completed a $175 million Series F investment round, led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (“TVG”).

Commercialisation of university research surges

UCL Business (UCLB), the commercialisation company for UCL which supports UCL’s researchers to turn breakthroughs into companies, has seen a surge in spin-out activity over the last financial year (August 2023-July 2024).

Whisper raises $1M to scale AI-powered behavioural sales tech for content creators

Whisper, an AI-driven sales and behavioural cloning technology for content creators, has raised $1 million in a recent funding round led by investors, including AngelList Early Stage Quant Fund and a consortium of high-net-worth content creators. Content creators make up the largest shareholder group, reinforcing Whisper’s mission to develop AI-powered sales tools designed specifically to serve their needs.