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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The startup nation: navigating challenges, fuelling innovation in tough times

Israeli startups continue to shine as beacons of innovation, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.

Investors see potential in more profound and defensible innovations

In the realm of venture capital during 2023, the landscape for investors underwent notable changes.

EV charging startup secures investment on Dragons’ Den

In a recent episode of BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kerbo Charge, an EV charging startup, has successfully secured investment from sustainability-focused angel investor Deborah Meaden.

National Innovation Day: thoughts from Intel Ignite

On National Innovation Day, Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld, VP & GM of Intel Ignite, notes that startup founders are really at the heart of the innovation in the technology industry.

Novel seed enhancement tech makes deserts bloom

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and extreme cold, significantly threaten agriculture, leading to desertification.

OX Delivers secures £1.2m for affordable clean transport for Africa

OX Delivers, a UK-based e-mobility startup, has been awarded a £1.2 million funding grant from the Energy Catalyst to support the production of its next-generation, cost-effective all-electric OX4 truck.

OakNorth completes £2.5m loan to SES

OakNorth, the entrepreneurial-focused digital bank, has extended a £2.5m loan to SES, the premier provider of power distribution solutions in the entertainment sector, to facilitate the establishment of its employee ownership scheme.

Amazec Photonics secures €1.5m to develop heart failure detection tech

Amazec Photonics, a medtech company specialising in photonics, has raised €1.5 million in a seed funding round to advance its devices for minimally invasive diagnosis.

New $120m fund for VC firm Wingman Ventures as it rebrands as Founderful

Five years after its inception, Wingman Ventures has rebranded as Founderful, announcing the successful raising of $85m for its new fund, with aspirations to achieve a final close of $120m in the forthcoming months.

£500k for scientifically developed meals specifically for breast cancer survivors

Innovate UK has awarded a grant of nearly £500k to support the development of meals tailored for breast cancer survivors.

83% of UK’s businesses not flexible enough for employees

Recent research demonstrates that nearly half of the participants would decline a significant 15% salary increase in favour of maintaining workplace flexibility, even amidst a tough economic environment.

Bugcrowd secures $102 million in strategic growth funding

Bugcrowd secured £102 million in strategic growth financing to expand its AI-powered crowdsourced security platform offerings worldwide.

Simply Business announces three-year partnership with The Prince’s Trust

Simply Business, a provider of small business insurance in the UK, has unveiled a three-year charitable collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, a charity dedicated to assisting young people facing challenges by nurturing their confidence and skills for life, education, and employment.

CWIEME Berlin introduces new startup zone

The CWIEME Berlin event, a gathering in the global coil winding and electrical manufacturing sector, has announced the introduction of a dedicated zone for startups in its 2024 edition.

Frozen food startup gains £50,000 investment from Steven Bartlett STOCKED
Frozen food startup gains £50,000 investment from Steven Bartlett

Entrepreneurs Charlie Gilpin and Sam Moss from East London, founders of STOCKED, graced national television screens on Thursday, 8th February 2024, as they pitched their venture on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

Lightyear launches advanced web app for businesses in neobroker sector

Lightyear announced the full launch of its web application, incorporating new stock screeners for businesses, a feature that had been eagerly anticipated on the platform.

$12 million seed round for AI-enhanced neurotech wearable

A consortium of scientists, doctors, and entrepreneurs have revealed a pioneering wearable neurotechnology platform.

Forest launches ‘Cycle to Work with Forest’

Forest has unveiled the UK’s most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.

Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Aptera Motors has successfully wrapped up its Accelerator Program as of January 31st, achieving a remarkable milestone by raising over $33 million to kickstart production of its innovative solar electric vehicle.

Redefining the sustainable future of business

In the race to achieve net zero by 2050, the role of businesses is crucial given their significant environmental footprint. Nonetheless, the journey towards sustainability is fraught with hurdles such as upfront costs, intricate supply chains, and resistance to change.