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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First AML integrates with Elite’s 3E to streamline compliance processes for law firms

First AML, a rapidly growing player in the anti-money laundering (AML) sector, has announced its latest integration with 3E, the cloud-native financial management and business operations platform designed for law firms by Elite.

AI boosts women’s careers, but many face skills gap

According to a recent report by Nasscom and the Boston Consulting Group, a striking 90% of women view generative AI as vital to their professional advancement, recognising these tools as essential for career development. Despite this strong interest, only 35% feel adequately prepared to utilise these technologies, with the gap in readiness particularly pronounced in non-technical roles.

Userled raises £4 million to bring AI-generative marketing to B2B companies

Userled, an AI-powered startup revolutionising B2B personalised marketing at scale, has secured £4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Dig Ventures. This funding will fuel the company’s mission to recruit top-tier talent and develop cutting-edge martech solutions.

Jensten teams up with RiskSmart to further strengthen risk management framework

Insurance brokerage firm Jensten has partnered with Manchester-based RegTech startup RiskSmart to enhance its risk management capabilities. After closing 2023 with 12 strategic acquisitions, including its largest yet, East Anglian-based One Broker Group, Jensten has continued its growth trajectory by announcing four more acquisitions this year, with further expansion plans in the works.

Cog ADHD promises to “reset the UK’s relationship with ADHD”

Cog ADHD, a new support app now available on iOS and Android, aims to provide relief to over 2.5 million Britons struggling to access ADHD treatment. Founded by Dom Longford, who has ADHD himself, the app connects users with a vast network of qualified therapists and clinical experts, offering an immersive platform to help manage ADHD on a daily basis.

UK workers inspired by the Olympics to deliver gold-medal-winning work

A recent survey by monday.com, the multi-product platform that manages core work functions, revealed that the excitement surrounding the Olympics has significantly boosted workplace productivity in the UK. The poll of 2,000 UK workers showed that nearly two thirds (61%) felt inspired by the games to deliver more creative and innovative work.

Litera boosts legal workflows with GenAI features and Microsoft integration

Litera, a prominent provider of legal technology, unveiled a range of substantial updates and new features to its software suite, now incorporating more advanced integrations and user-friendly generative AI (GenAI) tools.

Oxford Dynamics Strider: the robot navigating hazardous terrain

Oxford Dynamics, a UK-based AI startup, has been crafting a robot designed to undertake tasks in hazardous conditions which have been traditionally performed by humans.

Blue Skies Space sets launch date for first science satellite

Blue Skies Space, a startup specialising in space science data for the global research community, has announced the upcoming launch of its Mauve science satellite in October 2025.

Impactpool raises $4M to enhance AI mission-driven career platform

Impactpool, an AI-powered career platform, has secured $4 million in Series A funding, led by Mediahuis and Fort Knox. This investment will bolster Impactpool’s advanced AI matching technology and further its mission to connect one billion professionals with organisations focused on impactful change.

Aramex UK calls on Labour Government to boost SME international expansion

Following the recent OECD revelation that the UK might plummet to the bottom of the growth league by 2025, Aramex UK, a global logistics specialist, has called on the new Labour government to enhance support for SMEs aiming to expand internationally.

Filmustage raises $1.5M to accelerate the film pre-production phase

US-based Filmustage, an innovative AI platform revolutionising film pre-production, recently announced it had secured a $1.5 million seed funding round. The funding was led by UK-based VC fund Raw Ventures, with participation from US-based Geek Ventures and other investors.

Monumo awarded Innovate UK grant to revolutionise electric motor design

Monumo, a tech startup blending advanced AI with traditional engineering to reimagine the electric drive unit, has secured £750,000 in funding from Innovate UK, a part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Government pumps £32M into AI Innovations to transform Public Services

The UK government has unveiled a £32 million funding initiative targeting advancements in AI technology to mitigate train delays, expedite NHS prescription deliveries, and enhance training for construction workers.

Riverlane raises $75M to meet surging demand for quantum error correction technology

Riverlane, a startup in quantum error correction (QEC) technology, has secured $75 million in Series C funding to advance its ambitious QEC roadmap. This investment will bolster Riverlane’s efforts to scale operations and meet the growing global demand for QEC technology, with the ambitious target of achieving one million error-free quantum computer operations by 2026.

Mindstone and Templar Advisors collaborate to address AI skills gap in financial services

Mindstone, an AI training platform and global community focused on practical AI applications, has partnered with Templar Advisors, a communications coaching and training firm specialising in financial services. This collaboration will grant Templar’s extensive client base access to Mindstone’s AI Competency Programme.

Employers must step in to help lonely employees around the globe

Towergate Health & Protection has emphasised the need for employers to actively address the issue of loneliness, which affects 20% of employees worldwide, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. This report highlights that one in five workers experience daily loneliness, calling for robust health and wellbeing support from employers.

PHINXT Robotics Secures £2M to Enable Robotics Automation at Scale

PHINXT Robotics, an AI-driven robotics software company, has secured £2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and included participation from Ada Ventures, Heartfelt, and Atlas Ventures.

Air quality monitoring firm EarthSense secures NatWest loan using IP as collateral

EarthSense, a Leicester-based scaleup specialising in air quality monitoring technology, secured a £264,000 loan from NatWest by leveraging its intellectual property as collateral.

HR leaders can help teams beat summer burnout and boost wellbeing

HR leaders and wellbeing professionals should implement practical strategies to combat summer burnout and alleviate anxieties about taking paid time off (PTO) throughout the year. This guidance comes from Sonder, an early intervention platform focused on employee health, safety, and wellbeing, which aims to shift companies from a reactive to a proactive and preventative approach in supporting their staff.