With a mission to make test automation simple and scalable, Testsigma has secured a $4.6m seed funding led by Accel and STRIVE, with participation from BoldCap and a host of entrepreneurs and operators.

It’s been a big year for the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) space in the UK. Research indicates that almost 15 million adults now use this payment option, which is up more than two million since the start of 2021. Homegrown players are beginning to join the sector, including PollenPay, a new BNPL company from Manchester. We recently caught up with the company’s CEO, Leon Wilson to discuss how he’s getting on.

Having spoken to thousands of founders and businesses over the years working at Startups Magazine I have quickly learnt that it takes a certain type of person to become an entrepreneur and really pursue growing a business. 

When lockdown hit in early 2020, the world as we knew it changed overnight. Once bustling city streets were silent, shopping malls were empty of people, social gatherings were banned, and remote working was enforced. 

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at Startups Magazine, and we’re taking the opportunity to rank the top 10 relationship apps for all aspects of your life, with all your connections.

As Amazon’s CTO since 2005, Werner Vogels has observed macro trends around the technology industry, giving him a unique perspective to distinguish substantive progress from mere fads. He recently published his views on what he sees in store in 2022 for cloud technology and the technology world in general.

As we look forward to this year's Hustle Awards, we take a look back at some of our deserved winners from last year. Starting with one of the hot categories – Social Impact Hero - who took the crown when it came to making an impact and leading the way? Well none other than the ultimate ethical alternative to everything platform, Goodfind.

Startups Magazine shares its top 10 healthtech startups from CES 2022. These are just 10 out of hundreds of innovative ideas shared at the exhibition.

More than 1.6 billion tons of food are wasted every year. 40% of the waste occurs at the beginning of the value chain. This causes economic losses of $660 billion in the food industry. 

COVID-19 has highlighted the mental health crisis that the UK has been living through. Alarmingly, over 4,300 people die as a result of suicide every year in England and Wales alone.

From applications to engaging sports fans, to life-changing performance enhancing technology, sports-tech can offer something for everyone. 

Two thirds of 16 to 35-year-olds stated they have experienced one form of harassment over a 12-month period. Similarly, one in two women stated they feel unsafe walking alone after dark in a public place. It is no wonder that from a young age, ways to ensure my safety were drilled into me.

Nothing could have prepared businesses for the global pandemic and my business, Grind - like many others - was hit hard as a result of multiple UK lockdowns. The pandemic shuttered or restricted trade in our central London cafes and restaurants for most of 2020 and 2021, forcing us initially to furlough the vast majority of our 300 strong team, and axe plans for future openings.

After a slightly different, but still extraordinary CES show this year we were thrilled to see so many incredible startups with some pretty remarkable products and hardware on show.  

Starting a business can be a tough task to undertake. You need to take many things into consideration, such as your budget and the industry you want to work in. But don't let that discourage you - we have some tips for starting a business right here!

LifeTidy’s co-founders discuss the emotional journey that led them to create the digital life organisation tool. 

Excel TM Group specialise in construction-specific Telemarketing and Lead Generation, but not only that they are a business that puts their employee's first. We recently spoke to Mike Dunn, Managing Director and Founder of Excel TM Group, and from the go that was apparently clear. 

Amelia Sordell has a passion to brand people, not businesses. You may have recently heard her talk openly about her journey and her life on our podcast The Cereal Entrepreneur, we decided to catch up further with Amelia about her drive to brand people, the importance of this, and how she came to found Klowt, The Personal Branding Agency.

Love my Businesses is the Premiere Business listing site for proven business models that will generate you income for years to come. We caught up with Jey Jeyanathan, founder of Love My Businesses to learn more about his journey and how he got to be where he is today. 

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has chosen six technology startups as the ‘ones to watch’ for 2022 at this year’s Digital Catapult Awards. These innovative small businesses are leading the way in the development and application of advanced and emerging digital technologies across the UK economy, and were selected as trailblazing examples of the strength and innovation of the vibrant UK tech startup ecosystem.