The Startacus Startups of the Week 2015

by Startacus Admin
Over the past 12 months we have featured some amazing startups in our coveted Startup of the Week feature - from innovative apps to all new subscription services - inspirational one and all. Since the new year is almost upon us, we thought that it’d be quite timely to give another little mention to all those startups who have received the Startup of the Week accolade this year.
We therefore present to you...the Startacus Startups of the Week 2015!
miPic - a social platform for mobile artists and photographers to showcase and sell their images.
Plant-n-Grow - a service offering a range of grow-your-own kits which can be sown and grown both indoors and outdoors.
Zoolafix - an innovative new online marketplace which connects local partygoers (or Fixers) with guests who want to try out authentic nightlife experiences.
Just Got Made is an online platform where designers and makers can connect and engage directly with the good and services that they need.
Unbits - a store for the digital age - a place where you can discover the latest emerging tech products from some of the most innovative brands in the world.
DateMy - an online matchmaking platform which effectively enables you to help someone you love find love.
Beer52 - a Craft Beer Discovery Club which enables you to taste new and exciting craft beers all from the comfort of your own home.
Roadio - an innovative new app which describes itself as the “ultimate learn-to-drive app”.
Music Gateway - an online platform which is “the world’s first global marketplace for the music and creative industries”.
Combicloud - an app which, with a single login enables users to access all their cloud accounts as well as devices, drives and computers - whether at home or in the office.
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- SureIn Secures €4M to Close the SMB Insurance Gap 15th Aug 2023 Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs.
- SuperFi raises $1M pre-seed funding round 28th Jul 2023 SuperFi, the debt prevention platform, has announced a $1m pre-seed funding round to support people during the cost of living crisis.
- Startups rely on AI & sustainability for new partnerships 27th Jul 2023 41 startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms.
- Another Round closes £300k Seed round to revolutionise personal training 21st Jul 2023 Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community.