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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Jarvis partners with Sonovate to replace legacy pension provider

Jarvis, a pension fintech redefining workplace pension management, has partnered with Sonovate, a funding platform for recruitment agencies, consultancies, freelancers, and contractors. This collaboration will permit Sonovate’s thousands of customers to utilise Jarvis’ innovative pension management solution, providing a tailored alternative to Nest pensions.

Uppbeat launches new motion graphics library to become one-stop shop for creators

Uppbeat has announced the global launch of its new motion graphics library, expanding the platform’s existing asset offering beyond copyright-free music and sound effects.

CSEM opens Switzlerand’s first dry room to accelerate next-gen battery innovation

CSEM, the Swiss technology innovation centre, has launched the country’s first dry room as part of its Battery Innovation Hub (BIH). This facility – unparalleled among Swiss research institutions and universities – is set to become operational in in September 2025 and will be instrumental in advancing next-generation battery technologies toward industrial production.

Fuse Vectors secures $5.2M to advance cell-free gene therapy technology

Gene therapy’s biggest obstacle isn’t science – it’s manufacturing. While the field races forward with breakthrough treatments, production remains stuck in the 1980s, relying on unpredictable cell-based methods that make therapies costly and slow to develop. Fuse Vectors has announced $5.2 million in pre-seed financing led by HCVC to revolutionise gene therapy development with its cell-free viral vector technology.

Flanks raises €14M to automate wealth management for next-gen advisory

Flanks is redefining wealth management with an end-to-end solution that connects complex data from any asset class worldwide and transforms it into actionable insights, enabling advisors to make faster, more informed investment and risk management decisions.

UK SMEs prioritise trendy, high-quality products as direct sourcing takes centre stage

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to make major changes to their product sourcing strategies this year, according to new data from Alibaba.com, a platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

Funding and appointments support AUDITSU growth

A Leeds-based accessibility startup has secured early funding and expanded its team as it rebrands and accelerates its growth. AUDITSU, formerly known as IMAGINaiTION, was founded by Jason Crispin, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur.

UK leads with record number of female leaders in FTSE350

Nearly half (43%) of board roles and 35% of leadership roles in FTSE350 companies are now held by women, as the UK leads the way with a record number of female leaders, according to the latest FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025.

Clickbait “stop hiring humans” marketing campaign made Artisan go viral

AI has dominated discussions over the past few years, with concerns about its potential to replace jobs taking centre stage. While some remain fearful, others are clearly excited about embracing an AI-driven future as global web searches for ‘AI workers’ continuously rise an average of 80% each month.

Silent crisis among older workers as one third take time off with poor mental health

New research reveals that older workers are suffering from a silent mental health crisis at work, with almost a third (32%) of workers over 55 having taken time off sick with poor mental health in the last year.  With workers aged 50+ now making up a third (33%) of the UK workforce, addressing this issue has never been more urgent.

UK CTOs share their biggest data challenges

Almost half of CTOs (47%) say that a lack of data is slowing down their decision making, according to a newly released poll from data streaming platform Confluent.

Poor quality performance data hindering SME sale and refinancing ambitions

Economic challenges have prompted an increase in the number of UK SMEs considering a sale of their business in 2025, according to new research from strategic advisory firm K3 Advantage. However, their ambitions to divest or refinance their company may be seriously hampered by a lack of access to the meaningful data needed to support these critical milestones.

The challenges of scaling a healthtech startup
The challenges of scaling a healthtech startup

Scaling a healthtech startup can present many challenges, but it’s the way founders overcome them that make the company stronger. Barclays understands these unique challenges and is here to support business owners like Kate from Health & Her.

Startup hotspot: hustle in Ho Chi Minh City
Startup hotspot: hustle in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis. It is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 10 million in 2023. The city is often referred to as the economic powerhouse of Vietnam, and in recent years, the city has quickly emerged as a tech hub, as well as becoming a hotspot for startups and entrepreneurial learning opportunities.

Revenir: The VAT refund revolution
Revenir: The VAT refund revolution

Revenir is a fintech startup dedicated to revolutionising the entire VAT refund and processing industry. It automates tax recovery through partnerships with banks, governments, and digital receipt companies.

Tech titans descend on Manchester for DTX & UCX 2025

DTX & UCX Manchester, the North’s enterprise IT and technology event, is set to return to Manchester Central on April 2-3, 2025, bringing together world-class speakers, cutting-edge technologies and an agenda dedicated to “Innovation with Integrity.”

CloudFO forecasts a brighter future for small business finance
CloudFO forecasts a brighter future for small business finance

CloudFO co-founders, Adrian Stamp and Afiya Chohollo, have been family friends for over 20 years, brought together at family gatherings due to their joint backgrounds in engineering.

From fixing phones in school to running a sustainable tech company

A young entrepreneur who started out fixing school friends’ and teachers’ smashed screens now runs a sustainable tech company that employs 17 people.

Birmingham brothers secure £90K from Emma Grede on Dragons’ Den

Birmingham-based entrepreneurs Brendon and Jaydon, the brothers behind the rapidly growing seasoning and sauce brand Lumberjaxe, have secured a £90,000 investment for 20% equity from guest Dragon Emma Grede on BBC One’s Dragons’ Den.

UK employees push for bigger say in shaping their workplace amid AI and economic shifts

New research from monday.com reveals that UK employees are seeking greater influence over strategic decisions as workplaces undergo rapid change.