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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Government launches SEPs consultation to boost UK innovation

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a consultation on potential measures to address challenges in the UK’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) ecosystem.

Exited Unomaly founders raise $3M to launch Opper AI

The team behind Unomaly, the machine learning-based observability platform acquired by LogicMonitor in 2020, has re-emerged with a new mission: to make AI infrastructure as reliable as Stripe is for payments.

Small businesses risk falling behind in the AI revolution

New research reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly lagging in AI adoption, putting their productivity, innovation, and long-term competitiveness at risk.

Battle of the cities: the best startup city in the UK

Flexible workspaces are crucial for supporting entrepreneurship by providing affordable, adaptable environments that cater to specific industry needs. These spaces enable startups to access essential resources and equipment without the overhead of traditional offices, fostering innovation and collaboration.

AmphiStar wins €12.5M funding for clean biosurfactants

Belgian biosurfactants developer AmphiStar has been awarded €12.5 million in funding following the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) latest evaluation round.

Nevada-based seed stage venture capital fund makes first investment

As economic development efforts like those of StartUpNV continue to support the growth of the Nevada’s startup ecosystem, a new $10 million venture capital fund called the 1864 Fund has launched to invest primarily in highly scalable startups with at least $500,000 in sales in the western region of the United States.

Solence uses AI to address PCOS suffering for 1 in 7 women

After her personal experience with the condition, a former Ernst Young (EY) corporate lawyer and founder of the successful French PCOS blog Les Natives, has raised €1.6 million in seed funding to help women suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Europe’s top AI innovators rely on sector expertise and soft skills

Data from the skill profiles of 23,000 professionals across 3,600 AI startups reveals that Europe’s top AI innovators combine tech expertise with sector-specific and ‘soft’ multidisciplinary skills – outperforming those reliant only on general tech and computing skills.

Only 36% of companies offer different health and wellbeing support

Research by Towergate Employee Benefits among UK companies with overseas employees shows that only 36% of companies offer different health and wellbeing support depending upon the country in which their employees are based.

UK small business growth forecasts crash to lockdown levels

The percentage of UK small businesses predicting growth has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, plummeting to the low levels seen during the lockdown era of 2020, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

UK workers are ‘holiday hoarding and it’s making them sick

New research reveals that millions of UK workers are ‘holiday hoarders’, and it could be making them sick.

Rocket startup joins unicorn club with €150 million boost

German rocket startup Isar Aerospace joined Europe’s unicorn ranks, reaching a valuation of more than $1 billion following a €150 million (£128 million) funding round led by Eldridge Industries – a US firm chaired by billionaire and Chelsea FC co-owner, Todd Boehly.

Flowstep secures $2.6M for AI design assistant platform

Flowstep, the designtech startup building an AI-native canvas for product design teams, has secured a $2.6 million seed round led by London based Supernode Global with a list of supporting investors.

New venture aims to help propel growth for startups

An initiative designed to help propel growth for startups and protect their ideas has been launched by law firm Myers & Co and intellectual property specialist Pure Ideas.

Skynopy raises €15M to build real-time satellite ground station network

Skynopy, a French NewSpace startup providing ground station services for low Earth orbit satellites, has completed a record fundraising round less than 18 months after its creation.

Europe must streamline regulations to further innovation

At the Latitude59 technology conference held last month in Tallinn, deeptech experts discussed developments in the field, emphasising that Europe needs not only the freedom to test innovation but also stronger cooperation with corporations.

Top 7 SOC 2 compliance tools for startups

Achieving SOC 2 compliance can be a challenging and resource-intensive process for organisations. However, with the right compliance software, companies can streamline the process, reduce complexity, and ensure they meet the strict requirements set by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

190+ women’s health leaders sign open letter to end digital suppression

More than 190 organisations, founders, health professionals, and campaigners have co-signed an open letter calling on social media platforms to end the routine censorship of women’s health content online.

Sleek Events on UK’s fastest-growing companies list

Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson from her bedroom and without external investment, the business was built on the belief and drive to build something different. Since then, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters.

DejaBlue raises $8M to power next phase of energy optimisation

DejaBlue, the French electrification startup building a platform to optimise flexible energy loads, including EV charging and on-site solar, announced an $8 million seed round led by redalpine, with the participation of Zeno Ventures and Bpifrance.