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Giftmybet gambles on the gift of giving
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th August 2018Launching soon startup, Giftmybet aims to be the first platform that allows you to purchase bets as gifts, with a physical gift card and betting slip delivered straight to their door. We were always odds on to cover this story ;)
Ever struggled to think what to buy a close friend or family member as a gift? Yep, us to...Giftmybet Founder, Ed Gwynne-Harris had the same problem when ...
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Think Biosolution - wearable healthcare monitoring
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th August 2018Think Biosolution - The health tech startup that has healthcare innovation at its core...
A watch that tracks your steps is all well and good, until you sneeze and it thinks you’ve run half a mile. Wearable tech for sport and fitness is a great idea in theory, but many products don’t quite deliver. Some are little more than gimmicks to help you feel like you’ve been healthy when...
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Using virtual reality to save lives - Dual Good Health
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th August 2018Dual Good Health - The health tech startup that's using virtual reality to teach CPR in an entirely innovative way...Basic skills for helping to keep people alive in an emergency - most notably, CPR - are not ones that are taught in school. They aren’t taught as a routine part of college or university. They aren’t even taught when you join the workforce.
Everybody thinks they’d ...
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Seatfrog - upgraded travel made easy
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th August 2018Seatfrog are aiming to make upgraded travel a painless, even pleasurable process, with their app that allows users to bid in an auction for an upgraded seat.
Sometimes, we like a bit of luxury when we travel. Sometimes, we only decide this after we’ve booked our seat in economy class next to the livestock. Unfortunately, not everyone we travel with is as accommodating to our whims as we wou...
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Startup of the Week - ChargedUp
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2018ChargedUp - The innovative charging solution for your mobile phone that's building “the UK’s first power bank rental service.”
Ever had one of those days where you’re nowhere near home or work and you discover that you have little or no charge left on your phone?Yep. Us too.And it generally tends to be a day when we really need to make or receive an important call!Any...
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Going Green! Startup businesses solving environmental challenges
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2018“Going green” is something you often hear big or global corporations trying to achieve. Education and consumer demand is playing a part in changing minds and business models, but one thing is for sure, when it comes to startups which are innovative and disruptive by nature, their ability to be sustainable from the outset is usually inherit to their design. What’s more, there&rsqu...
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Workplace technology: meet the early adopters
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2018How crucial is it to stay on top of the latest tech trends and for your business to be early adopters of new technology? An interview with a business trying to do just that...Not only has technology changed the way we communicate with our friends and family, but the way we connect with our colleagues and clients too. It’s made us and the businesses we work for more efficient, and it’s ...
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There Could be Subtle Links Between Looks and Success in Business
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2018The phrase “dress for success” is an old saying, but recent research and studies are revealing that there is more truth to it than we care to admit. While hard work, talent and experience plays a bigger role, there are clear, albeit somewhat subtle, links between how a person presents himself/herself and their success rate.
The Human Aspect
While discussing business and work, the hum...
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aiPatient offers affordable medical education using AI
by: Startacus Admin ~ 20th August 2018Early-stage startup aiPatient is aiming to offer affordable medical education using AI, with students and healthcare professionals interacting with digital, artificial intelligent patients.Patient interaction is at the core of healthcare education, as well as the continued education of qualified doctors and healthcare professionals. Outside of a hospital or clinic, however, the opportunity for thi...
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FloodFlash - flood insurance made easy
by: Startacus Admin ~ 19th August 2018Flood insurance for all thanks to innovative InsurTech startup FloodFlash
Flooding is an increasingly common problem. You don’t have to be in the middle of a tropical storm in the Caribbean to find yourself wading through waist-high water in the streets; a little bit of rain in the wrong part of England could have a similar effect. Every year, flooding causes a massive $41 billion of u...
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Startup of the Week - RateSwitch
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th August 2018RateSwitch - The FinTech startup that's making it easier than ever to get the best mortgage rates...
If you’re a homeowner, you’ll know only too well how much of a minefield the mortgage market can be – understanding the terminology alone can be a chore! Of course whilst some of us may be financially savvy and always ensure that we are on the best deal possible, for others the o...
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Importwise - importation made easy
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th August 2018Importwise - The lowdown on the startup that's making the entire importation process easier than ever before...
Importing goods is a complex, convoluted, and generally tricky task. But it is one that many businesses have to undertake on a regular basis. Bills of lading, insurance, manifests, invoices, waybills… The documentation alone is a mess to keep track of. Isn’t it a surprise n...
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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.