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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Software startup helping SMEs with the sustainability challenge

UK SMEs contribute approximately 160 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, accounting for almost half of the nation’s non-domestic emissions. Until recently, these businesses have faced challenges in measuring their environmental and social impact.

Help to Grow returns for a fourth year with 3 new cohorts

If you’re operating a small to medium enterprise (SME), scaling your business in a competitive market can be a daunting task. Fortunately, 2024 brings a ray of hope for some businesses in the form of tailored support.

Zoom launches app for Apple Vision Pro

Zoom has unveiled a novel app tailored for Apple Vision Pro, set to enhance user interaction with colleagues and customers through a more realistic and immersive environment, available from February 2.

The Elite Business 100 top UK SMEs

The Elite Business (EB) official ranking of the UK’s most outstanding SMEs is finally unveiled.

Investment Fund for Scotland announces first major deal

The British Business Bank has declared its inaugural significant transaction from the £150m Investment Fund for Scotland, allocating a £750,000 equity investment through Maven Capital Partners to the medical technology company, Carcinotech.

Launch of State of Gender Diversity in European Venture report

At a special event in London, Female Foundry will be launching its ‘State of Gender Diversity in European Venture’ report.

New rules will see drastic reduction in female angel investors

The upcoming government redefinition of ‘high net worth individuals’ is being criticised as “flawed”, with concerns it could lead to a decrease in the number of angel investors, especially among women and ethnic minorities.

Five tips for becoming a B Corp

Recently, private equity firm Future Business Partnership announced it had received the highest B Corp rating of all UK companies. 

TeamViewer adopts Almer AR headsets

TeamViewer announced a strategic shift towards augmented reality (AR) through a partnership with AR startup Almer.

Auum and Siemens look to reduce waste and water consumption

Established in 2019, Auum, standing for ‘Arrêtons l’Usage Unique Maintenant’ (Let’s End Single Use Now), is dedicated to aiding companies in eradicating the five billion disposable cups annually used in France.

Deutsche Messe invites entries for the HERMES Startup AWARD

Deutsche Messe is currently accepting submissions for the HERMES AWARD, recognised globally as a significant award in the industrial sector.

BraunAbility chooses new exclusive UK distributor

Mobility in Motion, a UK manufacturer and supplier of vehicle adaptations and driving aids, has joined forces with BraunAbility to become its exclusive UK product supplier.

Anxiety and stress in working professionals has increased

A study involving 4,383 employees has uncovered a rise in anxiety and stress levels among professionals, with a third reporting a constant state of tension.

The return of the five-day office week despite transport chaos

The full-year Movers Index from Virgin Media O2 Business has disclosed that 2023 witnessed a significant resurgence in office attendance, with 40% of companies reinstating a five-day office week.

‘AI Ecosystem Accelerator’ launched at University College Dublin

University College Dublin recently introduced a new accelerator programme aimed at assisting entrepreneurs in developing innovative AI solutions for sectors such as healthcare, cybersecurity, education, sustainability, and finance.

Robotics startup catches the eye of the Dragons

Chang Liu, Founder & CEO, Extend Robotics successfully won an offer on BBC’s Dragons’ Den for his human-robot interface software.

Voice cloning startup raises $80 million

ElevenLabs, a company specialising in voice technology research, announced the raising of $80m in a Series B funding round.

Hestia by Vaonis at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood spoke with Souhaïl, Marketing Manager, Vaonis about enabling beginners and enthusiasts to explore the cosmos effortlessly.

N-ink wins Voima Ventures’ science challenge and secures a €1M investment

N-ink, a Swedish deep technology firm, has been named the winner of a science challenge organised by Voima Ventures, an early-stage investor from Helsinki and Stockholm.

Burning Heroes pitch competition in London, 2024

The Burning Heroes Founders Association has announced the opening of applications for startups for its London Pitch Competition.