Sheryl Miles

Sheryl has trained in proofreading and copyediting with the College of Media and Publishing, and in proofreading with the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders). She joined Startups Magazine in June 2022 and is keen to carve a career in journalism as she enjoys meeting and talking to people and advocating for women and diversity across industries. When not working at Startups Magazine, Sheryl enjoys reading, writing fiction, and eating chocolate!

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Geo quarterly report: UK startups raise $2.4bn in Q1

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly Report:  UK Tech – Q1 2023. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK Tech space.

Can your tech weather the economic storm?

According to the British Chambers of Commerce, the UK economy is set for a long period of stagnation that will leave it smaller than before the COVID-19 crisis until the final quarter of 2024.

Metaverse meets AI and gets unexpectedly practical

Amidst the AI boom Intema, an international AI accelerator, made a risky bid on the Metaverse and gathered more than three hundred startup applications for a new acceleration programme.

Cyber security startup, Cytix secures £230,000 ahead of launch

Cyber security startup, Cytix has secured £230,000 in pre-seed funding ahead of releasing the latest version of its SaaS product, which embeds security testing into the fabric of an organisation’s IT estate.

Cyber security startup, Cytix secures £230,000 ahead of launch

Cyber security startup, Cytix has secured £230,000 in pre-seed funding ahead of releasing the latest version of its SaaS product, which embeds security testing into the fabric of an organisation’s IT estate.

Investors confirmed for event series aiming to fix the broken founder funding journey

A group of leading UK venture capital investors have been confirmed as speakers for a novel upcoming event series which aims to tackle the problem surrounding founders and their ability to access the right funding.

Plant-based nutrition startups join Incubator programme

Plant-based shrimps, alternative protein from microalgae, and the ingredients for mass producing cultivated meat are among foods being developed by startups taking part in a global programme to accelerate climate-friendly products to the market.

Applications open for free female entrepreneurship programme

National Women’s Enterprise Week (NWEW), the first ever UK wide celebration of female led businesses, launches 19—23 June 2023.

Would you trust the advice of an AI business coach?

We know we are in the midst of an artificial intelligence revolution which is contributing to a period of significant upheaval. Until recently the potential for the technology to transform our daily lives felt like it lay somewhere in the future.

Smart beauty: the tech startup revolutionising the way we choose and buy beauty products 

The beauty industry has earned a significant and valued place in our daily lives, providing endless options for self-expression, self-care, and personal transformation.

Cactos: repurposing batteries for a greener future

“A Cactus is nature’s battery … It stores water when it’s available and releases it for use later” – Oskari Jaakkola, Co-Founder and CEO of Cactos Oy. 

Deliverect: The backbone of on-demand food

Deliverect, a startup unicorn co-founded in 2018, integrates third-party food delivery platforms with restaurant POS (point-of-sale) systems, automating delivery to allow for a more efficient system – and they do it well!

Mixed feelings now business travel is back post COVID

UK business travellers reveal that whilst COVID added limitations to business travel, there are mixed feelings now travel is back.

A lifetime of ‘Appiness

Urban Health is the ‘smart mental health plan’ that offers its users inner peace, tranquillity, and a safe space to get their mental health and wellbeing back on track. 

Accessible healthcare made simple

Doctify are the award-winning healthcare review platform who are building trust and transparency between healthcare professionals and people seeking medical care. 

Funding announced for 53 projects which could help reduce bills and emissions

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

Rise of Boomerang employees: 71% of professionals open to returning to pre-Covid employer

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

World Parkinson’s Day brings chronic conditions into focus for international employers

Tuesday 11 April 2023 is World Parkinson’s Day, and a timely reminder to employers that staff working overseas require more support with chronic conditions than their UK-based colleagues.

iwoca research reveals top 5 SME concerns in 2023

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced measures intended to lift the UK economy in the Spring Budget, data from iwoca highlights what small businesses were most worried about as they entered 2023.

Government-backed report reveals ethnic minority discrimination still prevalent

A research-driven business toolkit, which seeks to increase opportunities for a more diverse workforce within the tech sector, has been unveiled by Colorintech at an exclusive event in London (30th March, 2023).