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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New tech confidence index shows optimism for 2025 amid government policy concerns

TechMarketView, a tech analyst firm, reported that 60% of UK tech companies expect improved business conditions by 2025, despite 56% describing the current climate as poor or neutral.

New funding boost for UK’s £10 billion semiconductor industry

Semiconductor firms across the UK, producing crucial technologies from smartphone screens to surgical lasers, are receiving significant backing to help them expand and contribute to economic growth.

TitanML’s Meryem Arik on Intel Ignite and the journey so far

TitanML was founded officially in 2021 by Dr James Dborin and Dr Fergus Finn, later being joined by Co-Founder and CEO Meryem Arik.

FlyNow, FlyAll

During his studies, Jürgen Greil began working in the aerospace industry, where he forged his career as a mechanical engineer.

National Inclusion Week: prioritise retention to empower women in STEM

The need for increasing women’s representation in STEM is widely recognised, but the challenge extends far beyond simply attracting more women into the sector. According to Forbes, after just 5-7 years in their jobs, 40-50% of technical women leave the STEM workforce. More needs to be done to not just recruit women but also retain them, urges author Lauren Neal.

Welinq establishes scientific advisory board to propel modular quantum computing innovations

Welinq, a modular quantum computing and interconnect company, has established a Scientific Advisory Board featuring four of the most prominent experts in quantum information science.

Convergence secures $12M pre-seed to build personal AI agents with long-term memory

Convergence, the startup building personal AI agents for everyday use, has secured $12 million in pre-seed funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Shopify Ventures.

The Achievement Algorithm set to tackle leadership burnout with neuroscience and Quantum Release methods

The Achievement Algorithm is redefining leadership development with an approach that blends neuroscience and Quantum Release techniques to help leaders overcome burnout and excel under pressure.

Redbird launches conversational AI platform for enterprise business intelligence

Despite significant progress in AI and large language models (LLMs), enterprise organisations have faced challenges in adopting chat-based tools for business intelligence that are accurate, secure, and tailored to their specific needs.

Vochlea and Deaftawk win annual global MediaTech Pitch Day

Denmark’s DeafTawk and the UK’s Vochlea stood out as the winners of the Global MediaTech Pitch Day, selected from a pool of over 400 contenders. The event, part of the Annual Mediatech Investment Programme, was hosted by Raw Ventures on 26th September.

Ambr secures investment to tackle workplace stress with AI

London-based startup Ambr, which leverages AI-driven insights to enhance workplace wellbeing, has secured new funding from Czech-based Look AI Ventures. This investment will fuel Ambr’s mission to address the root causes of workplace stress.

Pascual Innoventures invests over $2M in future food via Mylkcubator Programme

Pascual Innoventures, the corporate venture branch of Pascual, has intensified its efforts to shape the future of food by increasing its investment to over $2 million across the initial three rounds of Mylkcubator, an innovative programme driving forward research and development in the food industry.

Bula to become go to ‘Growth Partners’ following early success

Business consultancy, Bula Partners, has gained momentum by supporting service-based brands in scaling their growth through specialised offerings.

OpenAI to abandon non-profit model
OpenAI to abandon non-profit model

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a significant restructure that will transform it into a for-profit benefit corporation.

Lopay and YouLend partner to provide financing for UK SMEs

Lopay, a London-based payment processing app known for its quick payouts and low fees, has announced a new partnership with YouLend, an embedded financing platform. This collaboration aims to offer flexible and accessible business financing to over 40,000 Lopay customers.

Skillsoft simplifies transition to skills-based organisations with new solutions

Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.

Cyclic Materials secures $53M to accelerate rare earth recycling infrastructure

Cyclic Materials, a startup specialising in advanced recycling of rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, has announced the closure of a $53 million oversubscribed Series B funding round.

DeepOpinion secures €11M to advance enterprise automation with AI agents

DeepOpinion, a startup focused on automating enterprise processes with AI, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round. The company’s technology uses AI agents to handle complex, knowledge-heavy business tasks, marking a new frontier in process automation.

Tech experts join forces to launch eco-friendly web agency

Two entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire, Marie Cox and Daniel Lister, have teamed up to launch a web design agency focused on delivering low-carbon WordPress websites.

Free Parkinson’s app launches new features and insights

A smartphone app, Parkinson’s ON, created by Kuhan Pushparatnam, a man living with Parkinson’s, and his partner, Helen, has emerged as the UK’s most popular app for managing the condition.