Kiera Sowery

Kiera graduated from Brunel University with a First Class Degree in Communications and Media in 2021. She joined Startups Magazine in August as an Editorial Assistant and is keen to develop her career in journalism and public relations, specifically within EdTech, MedTech and SpaceTech industries. In her spare time she runs a community on Instagram for fellow graduates and students, aiming to inspire them with positive, uplifting content and to share her post-graduation journey (@guidedbyagraduate).

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Tracxn releases its Geo Quarterly FinTech UK Report

Tracxn has released its Geo Quarterly FinTech UK Report – Q1 2023. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK FinTech space.

The future of entrepreneurship made accessible with generative AI technology

INATIGO, a technology company backed by Microsoft for Startups, has launched Adaine, a global all-in-one generative AI platform and business copilot for entrepreneurs. Designed to make entrepreneurship accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience.

8 out of this world spacetech startups
8 out of this world spacetech startups

To celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight, Startups Magazine has rounded up eight of the most inspiring, innovative spacetech startups. From rocket launchers to satellites, incorporating technology from artificial intelligence to IoT, these spacetech startups are reaching for the stars.

Why it’s not so bad to hustle

Many of us strive for success. We want to chase our dreams, achieve the unexpected and make magic happen. Although this seems like a recipe for success, it’s easy to take it too far. The debate over hustle culture is one that divides. Startups Magazine want to show that hustling isn’t a bad thing, in fact, it’s far from it.

This article is part 1 of 2 in the series Everyday I'm hustling
Applications open for International Startup Platform in Switzerland

Kickstart Innovation’s programme is entering its eighth year and has helped successful startups such as Planted, Neustark, Unsupervised and AAAcell accelerate. More than 270 deals in the form of collaborations from 80 countries have been realised so far. Investments of more than €2 billion have been raised to date.

Record number of new companies set up so far in 2023

The number of new businesses incorporated in the UK reached a new record in the first quarter of 2023 despite rising costs, reveals a new study of the latest Companies House records. The research, carried out by digital agency Koozai, analysed the latest records from the Office of National Statistics of businesses registered with Companies House.

Defining the future of long-term condition care

Born out of a close experience with health, Aide Health is the future of long-term condition care, on a mission to make prescribed care as effective as possible. It’s a digital health service using conversational AI to improve patient engagement and clinical assessment for chronic disease.  

Q&A with Ilya Rouss founder of Teleporting

Teleporting is an ecosystem for the self-employed where you can find any type of activity on your road to self-improvement. We caught up with Ilya Rouss, Founder and Managing Director of Teleporting.

Looking for business growth? It’s time to look in the margins

Exclusive research shows why today’s marginal behaviours – such as polyamory, insect diets, home burials and microdosing – could point the way to tomorrow’s soaraway business growth.

Making clean cooking a reality for anyone, anywhere

Frustrated with his own extractor hood being difficult to clean and not up to his aesthetic taste, Maxime Augay designed AirHood during college.

Reimagining prosthetics

To launch a successful business, passion, drive and determination is essential. Nate Macabuag, Founder of Koalaa is the perfect example of a founder on a mission to change the world and make a real-life difference.  

Helsinki Hot Spot

Underneath the city’s surface a hidden, unique subculture is on the rise. Delicious cuisine, stunning architecture, museums and art, Helsinki has something to offer everyone, including startups.

The great tech unrest: 3 in 4 UK tech workers dissatisfied at work

Over three quarters (77%) of tech talent in the UK are unhappy in their current jobs and actively seeking out new roles, according to a new report out today.

Addressing the global breastfeeding crisis by providing peace of mind to parents

With funding from the European Commission, a patent in place and even a shout out from Richard Branson himself, Coroflo is on a mission to revolutionise the global breastfeeding crisis. 

Work smart! AI virtual assistant hits UK market

Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of ‘Boe,’ an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your “best AI buddy,” designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.

Bioliberty secures £2.2m to fund soft robotic glove

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.

92% of Gen Z founders start their business as a side hustle

The overwhelming majority (92%) of startups founded by Gen Z (18-24 year old) entrepreneurs start off as a side hustle, according to new research commissioned by Connectd, the leading platform for managing and growing relationships between startups, investors and advisors.

Expedia launches conversational trip planning powered by ChatGPT

Expedia announced a new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.

The wealthiest companies with the weakest passwords

Even the world’s richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world’s king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Luxury Asset Exchange unveils tech to protect the value of fashion products

LABELL-D is unveiling its Luxury Asset Exchange creating a new technology and market by reframing retail for smarter consumption which is more circular and climate friendly.