Features
A look at Momentum London - A growth platform for later stage B2B startups
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th February 2017It’s fair to say that startups have access to lots of support these days. However, as startups look towards growth one area which still lacks support is making the shift to acquiring corporate clients.
Step forward Momentum London, a 3-month growth programme that offers later stage B2B or B2B2C startups the chance to learn how to navigate corporate complexities and validate their marke...
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Startup of the Week - Feast It
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd February 2017If you’ve ever had to organise an event or function, you’ll know only too well that getting the catering right is an absolute must. However as we all know, finding the right caterer can be a bit of a chore - whether you’re organising an intimate little gathering or a full blown business conference.
Our latest startup of the week is on a mission to make the entire process easy an...
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Can ‘Sponsor My Society’ make Influencer Marketing a Team Effort?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 21st February 2017If you’ve ever been involved in the running of a university society during your time at University, you may have noticed that acquiring income through sponsorship can be a tough nut to crack.
Here's where Sponsor My Society aims to come in.
Sponsor My Society is a new UK based online marketplace platform pairing societies and sports clubs with prospective companies and sponsors. Their pitc...
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Startup of the Week - Twine
by: Startacus Admin ~ 15th February 2017Let’s face it. No matter what type of company you start, chances are you will need to avail of the services of a creative at some point. You might need a Graphic Designer to create your logo or a Photographer to take some pics for your website. Either way, it generally can be a bit of a chore to find the right person for the job at hand. However, that need no longer be the case, thanks to ou...
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Startup of the Week - Wilderness Now
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th February 2017Are you the adventurous sort? Always on the look-out for something new and exciting to do? Forever searching for something to get the adrenaline pumping and make you feel alive?
If you’ve answered yes, then we reckon you’re going to be a huge fan of our latest Startup of the Week.
Wilderness Now is an online platform with a focus on promoting outdoor activities and adventures in the ...
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Depression, Mental Health, Entrepreneurship & Startups
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th February 2017We recently read a heartfelt article by the Manchester based Tech Entrepreneur Manoj Ranaweera about the suicide of his entreprenerial friend and business peer, and it motivated us to write about something both serious and widespread within the world of entrepreneurship: depression. Of course we are not trained health professionals but, while we don’t claim to have the solution, it is an imp...
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The Pros and Cons of Franchising
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th February 2017Franchising is a tempting proposition. You own your own business while gaining instant access to existing brand awareness and trust. All you have to do is sit back and watch the money roll in, right? Unfortunately it’s not quite as simple as that, and can be just as much hard work as starting any other business, as perhaps suggested by the fact that not every other person you meet owns a McD...
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Startup of the Week - Ofixu
by: Startacus Admin ~ 2nd February 2017If you’re a freelancer or a contractor you’ll know only too well that finding a space to work in can sometimes be a challenge. Your local coffee shop may fit the bill in some respects but chances are you may yearn for a desk in a less distracting environment.
If that’s the case, our latest Startup of the Week ought to be right up your street.
Ofixu is an online platform where u...
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Startup of the Week - Campsited
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th January 2017Let’s face it, when you have to book a hotel or an apartment, you can do it pretty easily. There are a plethora of websites out there covering all destinations, budgets and other requirements. However if camping is more your thing, it’s an entirely different matter. It can be an altogether frustrating and time consuming affair - whether you’re searching for a camp site on which t...
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UK Startup Community Influencers 2017 Edition
by: Startacus Admin ~ 23rd January 2017Ever since we launched Startacus and developed our very own startup community, we’ve been very aware that making strong and valuable connections with other UK Startup Influencers can be key to building both our own network, sharing word on Startacus and creating valuable business opportunities along the way. So to pass this knowledge on and also to give credit where credit is due, we’v...
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Top Startup Events UK and Ireland 2017
by: Startacus Admin ~ 20th January 2017In honoured tradition we return with our roundup and list of the top UK and Ireland Startup Events and Conferences for 2017.
Since covering key Startup events back in 2015 and then again last year in 2016 with our UK Startup event roundup, we’ve always found the list of startup related events becomes broader and more diverse in terms of theme and specialist subject. Of course we could also ...
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Startup of the Week - Skillotrade
by: Startacus Admin ~ 18th January 2017As we all know, many startups operate on what is pretty much a shoestring budget - particularly in the early days. The lack of financial resources can therefore have a detrimental impact on certain business functions and tasks. Whilst in in an ideal world, one would simply hire a new member of staff, that’s unfortunately not possible when the cash flow is somewhat limited. That however need ...
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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.