Paige Hookway

Paige graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2014 with a 2:1 in English Literature. She joined Startups Magazine in February 2022 as Managing Editor and has a keen interest in the latest technology developments and promoting engineering as a viable career option for the younger generation. 

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Choosing a communication platform as a service (CPaaS)

In the digital age, effective communication with customers is crucial for business success. Startups, in particular, must carefully consider their options when selecting a communication platform as a service (CPaaS) to ensure seamless interactions, enhance engagement, and improve operational efficiency.

Choosing an IoT SIM management platform

As the Internet of Things (IoT) revolutionises industries, startups are increasingly seeking efficient ways to manage their IoT SIM cards. These platforms are essential for startups aiming to leverage IoT technology to its fullest potential.

UK hospitality tech firm wins £350k government ‘Smart Grant’

Hospitality tech business Embargo has been awarded the UK Smart Grant by the UK government to develop an AI model for its CRM and loyalty platform.

46% of UK businesses are embarrassed by their website

Storyblok announced research that reveals that UK companies are losing an increasingly large sum of money each year due to poor website experience despite spending a substantial amount on marketing technology.

AI risks vs. opportunities

What Directors Think 2025 – an annual survey conducted in partnership between Diligent, Corporate Board Member, and FTI Consulting – found more than three-quarters of directors are prioritising growth opportunities this year, a sharp contrast to the cost-cutting measures that have been the focus of the past few years.

SME’s in Southern England invited to accelerate digital transformation

Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK Government programme helping SMEs embrace digital technologies for growth.

Former BBC producer launches celebrity PR startup

Former BBC producer Edwin Buckley has launched a brand-new PR startup, based in the heart of Manchester. 

NEC X unveils latest cohort amid rising startup investments

NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, announced the six visionary startups selected for Batch 13 of its Elev X! Ignite programme – a cohort that reflects surging demand for innovation in agriculture, healthcare, compliance, financial services and enterprise tech.

Window closing for early-stage social innovators to enter EASI

The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs, one of just 113 Livery Companies in the City of London, has made a final call for entries to the Entrepreneurs’ Award in Social Innovation (EASI).

Carmoola one of UK & Ireland’s fastest-growing startups

Carmoola, the car finance fintech, has been named one of the UK and Ireland’s 100 fastest-growing startups by Sifted, which ranked the company at #23 in its highly anticipated 2025 leaderboard.

UK SMBs embrace tech innovation amid economic uncertainty

A new merchant survey by Elavon, a global payments provider, reveals that UK small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) are increasingly agile and adept at dealing with uncertainty, as they navigate an external environment which is increasingly hard to predict.

Two-thirds of UK businesses cutting staff due to economic uncertainty

Two-thirds of UK companies are considering axing jobs due to economic uncertainty, according to a new major study.

Spring Statement “lets down SMEs”

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has invested £3.25 billion into public service reforms, placing technology and AI at the centre of the government’s strategy to drive economic growth, boost public sector efficiency, and maintain the country’s global competitiveness.

Qualcomm set to deliver COMPUTEX 2025 keynote

TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) has announced that Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm Incorporated President and CEO, is invited to be the speaker at the COMPUTEX 2025 keynote, sharing his vision of the transformative impact of AI on device experiences and ecosystems.

Baltic Business Angels to invest in Latitude59 Pitch Competition

For the first time, the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian business angel networks – EstBAN, LatBAN, and LitBAN – will join forces to invest up to half a million euros in the winner of the Latitude59 competition.

MarketWinch launches US-based accelerator

MarketWinch has established a new commercial-operational accelerator in the United States, which is set to transform how European and Israeli medical device startups expand into the American healthcare market.

UK defence tech startup announces Series A funding round

Solus Power, a battery technology company, has announced the launch of its Series A funding round, with a target raise of £5 million to help fulfil the startup’s mission to revolutionise energy access across defence, security, and civilian sectors.

Healthtech AI startup Orli secures £60,000

Orli, a healthtech startup, has secured £60,000 in funding from Bethnal Green Ventures’ Tech for Good Programme.

Highland Europe backs AI workflow automation platform

n8n – the AI workflow automation platform for technical teams – has raised €55 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe with participation from HV Capital and previous investors Sequoia, Felicis, and Harpoon.

Political tech startup gains cross-party support while still in beta

When Andrew Gray stood as the UK’s first ‘AI-powered’ parliamentary candidate in the 2023 Selby and Ainsty by-election, he discovered a fundamental problem: politicians couldn’t hear citizens through the noise of social media.