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akt - the world’s first wealth-centred neobank
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th December 2020
The lowdown on akt, the fintech startup that enables you to create wealth through automated investing and earn daily interest payouts
Investing is an interesting, exciting, and scary proposition for most people. It’s a thing that people do on TV and make millions from it, a thing that you hear about a friend’s uncle being involved in and losing everything, a thing that you’d l...
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SiriusXT - innovation in cell structure imaging
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th December 2020
The Dublin-based startup that's created a disruptive and innovative solution for whole cell imaging to help accelerate progress in viral disease research...
When it comes to viruses and diseases, our understanding is still severely lacking. A part of this is due to the difficulty for biologists and virologists to actually get a good look at cells that have been invaded and what’s going on...
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Tips For Carrying Out Effective Market Research
by: Startacus Admin ~ 11th December 2020
The lowdown on why market research is so important for your startup and some basic tips on what to do to get it right
One of the key stages that every startup must go through is market research. This is an incredibly important process and one which could have an enormous impact on your immediate and long-term success, yet often it is an aspect that is rushed through which could prove to be cos...
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Startup of the Week - Good Club
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2020
The Good Club is a startup and online platform that is on a mission to make good, sustainable and organic food and groceries accessible to all
Whilst we may be fully aware of the impact that our purchases can have on the world at large and we’re generally better informed than ever before, most of us could still try that bit harder when it comes to shopping sustainably. And the thing ...
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Latest data shows one in five workers in micro businesses are furloughed
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2020
Latest research and data reveals that COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause major challenges for UK’s micro businesses
According to new research by iwoca, micro businesses could face additional hurdles in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic compared to larger firms due to a greater reliance on the furlough scheme and a lack of confidence in seeking financial support.
HMRC data shows th...
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Huckletree launches Entrepreneur in Residence programme
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2020
Creative workspace and accelerator Huckletree launches an ‘Entrepreneur in Residence’ programme to help startups get the support, mentoring and space to develop in 2021
Fab news from creative workspace and accelerator Huckletree which has just launched a new initiative to ensure some of the UK’s most innovative and promising startups have the space and mentoring they need to g...
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Why and How to Use an Employee Time Tracking App
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2020
Thinking about replacing employee timesheets with a tracking app? Here’s the lowdown on how and why you should do just that
Do you still accept timesheets written on pen and paper? Do your employees enter their working hours on a spreadsheet and send them to you by the month's end? Do you still use the age-old punch card system? If yes, it's high time you must consider joining the digital...
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Couple launch Fertility Zone, an app-based fertility community
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2020
Fertility Zone, a new app and community launches aiming to provide support, advice, and resources to men and women struggling to get pregnant
Following their own long struggle to conceive a baby, Northamptonshire-based couple Alex and Natalie Mutambudzi have launched Fertility Zone, an app-based community that aims to provide social support, advice, and resources to men and women struggling to ...
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5 Key Differences Between a Business Owner and an Entrepreneur
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th December 2020
Business owners and entrepreneurs may have many similarities but there are several key differences too - here, we take a look at some of those
A man enters home and with a thud sits on his favourite couch. It has been another long and uneventful day at work. Today he had to leave the office late so that he could finish up the work pile since the deadline was fast approaching. He feels like...
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Inclusive fintech company Pockit completes £15 million fundraising
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th December 2020
Pockit recently announced the successful close of a £15 million Series B funding round from existing and new investors and has also launched a public crowdfunding campaign...
Fantastic news this week for Pockit, the inclusive FinTech company focussed on customers who are excluded and underserved by high street banks, as it announced that it has a £15 million Series B funding round f...
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Startup of the Week - Trust Keith
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd December 2020
The lowdown on the startup that is on a mission to simplify data protection by creating a global data protection solution that is wholly founder-centric
Let’s face it - data protection can be a bit of a minefield. And when you’re running a business, it can often be a real challenge to find both the time and the energy to make sure that you’re doing everything as you shoul...
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Insurtech Gateway Panel event - Could insurtech unlock your business?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st December 2020
Could insurtech unlock your business? Insights from our panel event with Insurtech Gateway on how re-framing your business as an insurtech could unlock your business' true potential
The UK’s insurance sector has seen huge growth in recent years and more and more innovative startups are emerging in the insurtech space. What is particularly exciting however is the potential that insurtech o...
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- No-Code Chatbot Builder Landbot Secures $8M Series A 20th Jan 2021 The innovative Spanish startup raises major funding to scale its team and help more businesses design smarter automated conversations with customers
- Supporting disadvantaged children with their online learning 19th Jan 2021 The EverLearner launches a GoFundMe campaign to help disadvantaged children in the UK who are struggling to complete their online learning
- Insurtech startup, Nayms Closes £1.5m seed round 15th Jan 2021 Major seed investment secured by the innovative Insurtech startup Nayms to assist with developing further pilot programs and building its customer base
- Innovative InsurTech startups take note - Lloyds Lab wants to hear from you 14th Jan 2021 The award winning Lloyds Lab incubator is back and is currently seeking innovative startups to join its latest cohort, Cohort 6.