The Startacus Startups of the Week 2014

by Startacus Admin
Over the last year we’ve featured some amazing startups in our coveted Startup of the Week feature - from innovative apps to all new social networks - inspirational one and all. Since the new year is almost upon us, we thought then that it’d be quite timely to give another little mention to all those fab startups who received the Startup of the Week accolade this year. So without further ado, here are the Startacus Startups of the Week 2014!
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Makerble - ‘the world’s first charity projects subscription service.’
Crowdsurfer is a search engine for crowdfunding for projects.
Jauntful is an online platform which allows you to create shareable, printable guides to the cities you love.
Eulergy is a new platform which directly connects students with industry.
Conferize is an online platform which describes itself as ‘the world of conferences online.’
True View is a mobile app which claims to be the ‘new way to connect...to let people meet the true you.’
Eatro is a new online community and marketplace for sharing homemade food.
Styleshapes is an online platform and community dedicated solely to 3D printed jewellery, design and fashion.
Connu is a reading app which aims to highlight and raise awareness of some of the best new ‘under-the-radar’ writers out there.
Twibfy is an innovative platform and app where you can discover, share, submit and organize visual content that inspires you. Tech Nation calls for tangible support to secure capital, talent, growth and exits needed to accelerate the growth of UK tech in decade ahead. Glasgow-based This is Milk seeks investment for Neve Learning, its cloud-based Ed-Tech platform that has inclusivity and accessibility at its core. With the UK facing a clear digital skills gap, Amy Caton, Digital Talent and Impact Senior Manager at BT Group shares some insights on what businesses should do to close that divide. The lowdown on Berlin-based Beazy and its innovative solution that helps teams to plan, produce and deliver creative content and helps businesses to connect with talented content creators. The lowdown on Fluffy, the app offering dog training, 24/7 vet messaging and insurance to give pet owners peace of mind and support them with their pet care responsibilities. Huckletree's new Web3 HQ aims to put London’s West End at the forefront of Britain’s tech superpower ambitions. Leading sports marketing platform, OpenSponsorship announces move into music sector, the first new vertical industry for the trans-Atlantic martech business. Kingussie High School scoops first place for Junior and Senior categories at this year’s Growing Future Assets Competition. The lowdown on Manchester-based Arctic Shores and its innovative recruitment solution to help candidate potential count as much as skills and experience. With the demand for tattoo removal now greater than ever, specialist NAAMA Studios makes a bid for a further £11m in funding.
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Fluffy - making pet care more affordable and less stressful
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OpenSponsorship making its move into the music sector
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Arctic Shores - innovating the hiring process to benefit employers and candidates alike
London-based NAAMA Studios on a mission to raise £11m funding
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- Tech Nation report reveals UK Tech could quadruple in value by 2032 with right conditions 23rd Mar 2023 Tech Nation calls for tangible support to secure capital, talent, growth and exits needed to accelerate the growth of UK tech in decade ahead.
- Neurodiverse learning and training platform Neve shares major six-figure investment opportunity 22nd Mar 2023 Glasgow-based This is Milk seeks investment for Neve Learning, its cloud-based Ed-Tech platform that has inclusivity and accessibility at its core.
- Huckletree opens new London hub for tech companies pioneering Web3 solutions 16th Mar 2023 Huckletree's new Web3 HQ aims to put London’s West End at the forefront of Britain’s tech superpower ambitions.
- OpenSponsorship making its move into the music sector 16th Mar 2023 Leading sports marketing platform, OpenSponsorship announces move into music sector, the first new vertical industry for the trans-Atlantic martech business.