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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European startups delaying US expansion

Frontline Ventures’ latest US Playbook, a comprehensive guide from the venture capital firm specialising in B2B software enterprises, disclosed that European startups have been delaying their US expansions since COVID. The average age of these companies has increased from four years before 2020 to five years afterwards.

Imbalance of health & wellbeing priorities

According to recent research by Towergate Health & Protection, employers are primarily concerned with the physical and mental health of their employees.

AI test engineer company to recruit for over 80 new positions

BlinqIO, the pioneer behind the first AI test engineer, has unveiled plans to recruit 80 new employees as part of an ambitious US expansion strategy.

Shopify style AI platform for digital health industry

Global healthcare AI company Huma Therapeutics Limited announces the completion of its Series D funding round, aimed at reducing this timeline to mere days with the launch of the Huma Cloud Platform.

Leader in AI-driven personalised supplements raises $15M

Founded in 2019, Bioniq, known for its personalised supplements derived from blood biomarker data, has successfully closed a $15 million Series B funding round.

Manchester tech entrepreneur awarded honorary degree

Scott Fletcher MBE, the Manchester-based founder and former chair of ANS Group, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Salford Business School.

Midlands manufacturers to future-proof with regional AI integration programme

Led by AND Digital and TechWM with support from SF Technology, Browne Jacobson, Technology Supply Chain, and Oxford Innovation Advice, this week saw the kick-off event for the innovative AI Adoption Acceleration Programme.

Cemex Ventures invests in the digitalisation of construction

Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of Cemex, the Mexican multinational building materials company, is doubling down on its commitment to digitalise construction and improve industry efficiency through a follow-on investment in the Chile and UK based startup ObraLink.

Fintech unicorn Pleo reports 50% increase in revenue

Pleo is celebrating another year of triple digit SaaS growth, leading to group revenue increase of over 50% for FY23.

Malverde launches to transform financial crime prevention

Malverde, a London-based company dedicated to combating fraud and financial crime, officially launched in June.

European impact demo day sparks mental health discussions

ULTRA.VC, an EU-based impact accelerator and early-stage investor, released the second cohort of purpose-driven startups at the Demo Day, held in Warsaw on June 27.

8 in 10 British businesses recognise the strategic value of data governance

New research from Experian has revealed British businesses recognise the critical role effective data governance plays in today’s modern economy but cite inherent obstacles in putting these practices into action.

Climate X raises $18m to project and price climate risks

Climate risk intelligence company Climate X has raised $18 million to accelerate its global expansion and help the world’s leading financial organisations price the impact of climate change across their physical asset portfolios.

Feeling stuck? 8 networking tips to help boost your career

One in four professionals don’t bother to network at all, despite nearly 80% deeming it crucial for career success. The idea of initiating conversations with strangers and navigating small talk can feel daunting and exhausting.

Vertus Energy secures €8.75m seed funding

Vertus Energy, a Waste-to-X industrial biotech startup specialising in advanced control of bacteria behaviour, has closed a €8.75 million seed funding round.

Medical innovation for the next sexual revolution

Polari Group, a sexual health and wellness company dedicated to helping people enjoy more spontaneous and hassle-free anal sex, has announced it has secured $539K in pre-seed funding.

New ways for small businesses to boost and avoid Apple service fees

Businesses with limited resources have found tremendous value in advertising through boosted posts to find new customers and have been utilising them for many years. In fact, nearly all boosted post users are small businesses.

Guest Dragons announced for Dragons’ Den 2025

Fitness expert Joe Wicks and beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall will join the 22nd series of Dragons’ Den as Guest Dragons, alongside Emma Grede, who is returning following her successful appearance in the previous series.

AR-enhanced smart binoculars launch on Kickstarter

UNISTELLAR, the innovator behind advanced and user-friendly smart telescopes, announces the Kickstarter launch date and new specs for its ENVISION smart binoculars.

Bedbug safety tech scaleup attracts €4m

Valpas, the provider of a tech-based solution for bedbug-safe stays in hotels and rentals, has secured €4m in seed funding led by Zenith VC, alongside Icebreaker VC, Finnish Industry Investment, Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund, Activum SG Ventures, Houghton Street Ventures, Rockaway Ventures and Morrow Ventures.