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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easyJet and JetZero partner to develop blended wing body aircraft for commercial aviation

easyJet has partnered with JetZero to develop an innovative blended-wing aircraft, promising up to 50% lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional tube-and-wing designs. These future aircrafts also hold the potential to be hydrogen-powered.

Hello Inside Raises €1.65m to Transform Women’s Metabolic Health with CGM Data

Hello Inside, a metabolic health service using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology tailored for women, has secured €1.65 million in seed funding.

Kuva Space and Isaware’s Sunstorm CubeSat Successfully Completes Mission and Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere

Finnish company Kuva Space, specialising in hyperspectral microsatellites and AI-powered insights, announced the successful conclusion of the Sunstorm CubeSat mission.

Melt&Marble completes successful demo-scale fermentation for designer fats

Melt&Marble, known for its precision-engineered designer fats, has reached a significant breakthrough by scaling its fat fermentation process to volumes in the tens of thousands of litres.

Quod Orbis partners with Archer to help businesses bolster security, compliance and risk

London-based firm Quod Orbis, specialising in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), announced a new collaboration with Archer, a global name in integrated risk management.

Workspace of the issue: The Hearth

The Hearth is a women-only co-working space located in the heart of Queens Park. “It provides a much-needed, dedicated space for female members to invest in themselves,” commented Oi Leng Lui, Co-Founder of The Hearth.

Startup Hotspot: Made in Madrid

Spain is often regarded as a startup hotspot, and Barcelona is often people’s first thought when it comes to startup cities, especially as it is known for its big startup events and innovation.

How buycycle’s rapid expansion is pedalling past the competition

buycycle, Europe’s leading marketplace for premium pre-owned bikes, marked its one-year anniversary in the US market with rapid growth, making it the company’s fastest-expanding region to date.

Introducing Muloot Money

Muloot Money, a new financial services brand co-created by UK banking expert Adam Rigler, offers a streamlined approach to money management and a fresh take on international transactions for UK-based businesses and individuals.

UK financial services leaders demand AI for real-time insights

AI is poised to revolutionise the financial services sector, but many organisations are still lagging behind. Operations leaders are increasingly aware of the limitations posed by inadequate access to essential data and are beginning to recognise the transformative potential of AI.

Matter launches partnership with BSH with Gulp, a microfibre filter device for home washing machines

British sustainable technology scaleup Matter has announced a significant partnership with BSH, one of Europe’s top washing machine manufacturers, under the Bosch and Siemens brands.

reMarkable unveils reMarkable Paper Pro: world’s thinnest paper tablet with a colour display

reMarkable has introduced the reMarkable Paper Pro, a paper tablet that redefines the digital writing experience. Boasting an 11.8-inch colour display, an adjustable reading light, and an unparalleled paper-like feel, the Paper Pro is designed to support professionals in capturing and refining their ideas in an increasingly distracting world.

Planes & Slice partner to power up UK’s first eSIM-only mobile network

Planes, a renowned digital product studio, proudly announced its pivotal role in developing Slice Mobile, the UK’s first eSIM-only mobile network. By crafting the Slice Mobile app, Planes has made eSIM technology more accessible, setting a new benchmark for a streamlined, user-friendly mobile experience.

Pennies’ micro-donation day raises £30,000 for life-changing causes in one day

Pennies, the innovative fintech charity known for enabling micro-donations, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural Micro-Donation Day on Monday, 26th August 2024. The event not only raised awareness of the growing micro-donation movement but also generated an impressive £30,000 for charities such as Cancer Research UK, MND Association, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

Lineage announces grand prize of $50,000 for Food Chain Innovation Challenge

Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing, recently unveiled more information about its Food Chain Innovation Challenge, revealing the judging panels and the grand prize.

Preventive health takes backseat as mental wellbeing dominates support

A recent study by GRiD, the group risk industry body, reveals that only 9% of employers prioritise preventive health and wellbeing support aimed at keeping staff from falling ill in the first place. In contrast, 57% of employers offer such support only after employees have been absent for a set number of weeks, while 33% provide it from day one.

UK business owners have concerns about implementing Labour’s HR reforms

New research from BrightHR reveals significant uncertainty among UK business owners regarding Labour’s proposed employment law reforms.

Digital Catapult launches global accelerator to transform supply chains with deeptech

Digital Catapult has unveiled its first International Supply Chain Accelerator, aimed at revolutionising global supply chains through cutting-edge deeptech solutions. The programme introduces two key initiatives: Seamless Trade Across Borders and Product Carbon Footprint Measurement, both designed to enhance supply chain resilience and promote international industrial sustainability.

Small business confidence rebounds with 68% eyeing new growth initiatives

New research suggests a rise in small business confidence following the formation of the new Government. A study by Novuna Business Finance, surveying 1,000 small business owners and senior managers, found that 68% of companies are now considering new projects to drive growth, up from 66% earlier this year.

Stylus secures investment to take the ‘work’ out of ‘paperwork’ in schools

Stylus, a startup aiming to transform teacher workloads through AI-powered marking and feedback, has raised £500,000 in a funding round led by Sure Valley Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on AI-driven innovation.