Anton Brisinger

A native of California, Anton graduated from Exeter University with a degree in English literature and film studies. He joined Startups Magazine in September 2022 and published his literary debut, We Might Take Some Getting Used To, this past summer. 

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Research from Sprout.ai shows 1 in 5 insurance customers expect claims to be resolved within hours

Data released from claims automation technology firm Sprout.ai has shown that one in five (21%) insurance customers expect claims to be resolved within hours and 100% of 18-24 year olds expect a resolution within one week.

Average start-up loan value falls to £142k and loan volumes drop by more than half

New analysis of startup loans with personal guarantees attached has found that the average loan has fallen over 138% in the past year to £142,492, from £339,304 in 2021.

WORKER-LED NETWORK ORGANISE REACHES 1.7 MILLION WORKERS IN THE UK

Organise, the global worker-led network for fixing employment and campaigning for better pay and working conditions, has now hit an active user base of over 1.7 million workers in the UK.

Real-time availability bookings app closes £1m seed funding and officially launches in the UK

Ambl – the first-ever platform matching diners and drinkers with real-time availability – has successfully closed a £1 million funding raise and officially launched. The London-based start-up has been created to give hospitality venues the necessary tool to fill instantaneous capacity; something leading reservation apps do not currently offer.

Microverse Launches Initiative for Companies to Trial Developers Before Hiring

Microverse, the online school for remote software developers where students around the world pay nothing until they land a life-changing job in tech, announced an initiative for companies to trial full-stack remote developers for 30 days risk-free before hiring them.

New APP- Beam uses breakthrough technology to improve mental, physical and financial health

UK start-up, Beam, has released a Machine Learning-powered app that alleviates stress and builds resilience through improved self-knowledge, emotional clarity, and practical support

UK Businesses Failing to Address Consumer Concerns about their Commitment to Sustainability

Research released by sustainability management platform FuturePlus and comparative text analytics software company Relative Insight reveals a worrying disconnect between consumer concerns around corporate sustainability efforts and UK companies’ ESG reports.

Leading UK-based Robotics Company BotsAndUs Rebrands as Dexory

The cutting-edge intelligence and robotics company previously known as BotsAndUs will from hereon be known as Dexory it was announced today.

Black Friday: Tell us how you really feel

Black Friday in the United States has become somewhat of a religious movement bordering on hysteria, with people camping outside of department stores for several days—subsequently disregarding Thanksgiving, the family holiday which summoned Black Friday in the first place—with people literally getting mauled and trampled to death just over some discounted products.

Five Ways to Give Back this Black Friday

As millions of shoppers prepare for thousands of deals this Black Friday, Charitable Travel reveals which specialist sites are offering free ways to donate to charity – helping consumers give back at the same time as grabbing a bargain.

How to avoid a business broadband price increase?

With soaring costs hitting UK business, the rise in bills is becoming increasingly noticeable and, for many, increasingly challenging to afford. That includes broadband bills. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of full fibre broadband network operator, MS3 Networks, shares his advice on getting the best business broadband deal.

Tangle launches with dog leads made from recycled fishing nets

Newly-launched British brand, Tangle is a sustainable brand for dogs on a mission to raise awareness around the issue of ghost nets being dumped in our oceans.

It’s a KnockOut: Live Tech Games launches new game as the World Cup Kicks Off

Following the huge success of last month’s WordSurge, which reached Number One in the App Store Free Charts and App Store Trivia Charts, Live Tech Games has launched KnockOut, a brand-new interactive game in partnership with ITV. 

1 in 2 business owners lose sleep due to stress and mental health worries

New research has revealed the state of mental health support in UK businesses, with the majority of business leaders stating support isn’t available for their employees or isn’t utilised enough, despite admitting poor mental health impacts business performance.

SonX – A Community Platform For Music Fans

SonX is a content platform that enables musicians to monetise and grow their existing fanbase via premium content subscriptions. 

HIRING CHALLENGES TO PERSIST THROUGH 2023 AND BEYOND AS WORKERS BECOME SCARCER

UK employers face a shrinking labour force and will continue to wrestle with hiring challenges into 2023 and beyond, according to a new report released by sister companies Indeed and Glassdoor.

Nuance Hearing receives honourable mention in Fast Company’s second annual list of the Next Big Things in Tech

Nuance Hearing, a leading provider of focused listening technology, today announced that it has received an honourable mention in Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honouring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries—from agriculture and environment to productivity and artificial intelligence.

HiBob named in TIME Magazine’s 200 Best Inventions List 2022

HiBob, the modern HR platform’s next-generation human capital management that is delivering remarkable work experiences for dynamic, mid-sized multinationals has been named one of TIME Magazine’s 2022 Best Inventions. The annual list features exceptional innovations that make the world a better, smarter and more gratifying place to live.

ANTLER SUPPORTS NEW GENERATION OF EUROPEAN CLIMATE TECH ENTREPRENEURS

Antler, the leading day zero investor and one of the world’s most active early-stage VC firms, has revealed a record year of investments into European climate tech and sustainable startups. 

eyos: Company Profile

As more and more brands are looking for compliant ways to create personalised experiences for their customers, and with rules about third-party cookies changing regularly, first-party data insights are becoming more important than ever.