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Startup of the Week - RunMotion Coach
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th September 2020The lowdown on RunMotion Coach, the French startup that has created an app that will be your personalised mobile coaching app for running...
It’s clear that running has become one of the most preferred exercise options for lots of people over the past few years. And whilst it brings many physical health benefits, it can do wonders for our mental health too. This year in particular, with man...
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Live-streaming comedy platform NextUp wants to be the Netflix of UK stand-up
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th September 2020Comedy at home - the lowdown on NextUp, the startup and video-on-demand platform that is the ultimate digital comedy club
It won’t have slipped your notice that the world of culture has changed rather a lot this year. The pandemic has also impacted us in ways we didn't see coming: comedy has evolved… and no face mask is required. New doors have opened for comedians and comedy fans al...
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True Gum - FoodTech innovation in chewing gum
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th September 2020The lowdown on the Danish FoodTech startup True Gum that's created a healthy and environmentally-friendly chewing gum
It’s hardly a shocking revelation that chewing gum is not particularly good for the environment or us. It is made of polymers and resins that are also found in car tyres and plastic bottles and aren’t exactly biodegradable (also pig stomach - don’t forget the pig...
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Construction Projects - why hiring equipment might be a better option
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th September 2020Planning a construction project for your business? Here are a few reasons why it might be better to hire equipment rather than purchase...
If you’re planning a construction project for your business, perhaps a new office building or an extension to your factory, there are lots of factors to consider. Here, we take a look at why hiring equipment for your project might be the best option and,...
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How SMEs can create an effective customer comms calendar leading up to Black Friday 2020
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th September 2020SME and starting to plan for Black Friday? These tips from Demi Edmunds at TextAnywhere, will help you create an effective customer comms strategy in the lead-up...
This year Black Friday is on November 27th and given that many industries have been impacted by the pandemic and lockdown implementations, it’s important businesses capitalise on one of the busiest shopping weekends of...
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Helpful Tips to Improve Business Efficiency
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th September 2020
Even if your business is running smoothly overall, you may find some aspects could be improved. In some situations, a project may be stalled or take a long time to complete. In other situations, you may find your meetings are no longer as productive or beneficial as they could be. When this happens, it may feel as though you are spinning your wheels, finding it difficult to get back on solid gro...
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Crowdcube launches partnership with £100m fund to fuel digital infrastructure and deep tech startups
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th September 2020Crowdcube and Episode 1 forge partnership to back deep tech startups and invest in the next generation of digital infrastructure
A new partnership has just been launched between Crowdcube, the leading equity crowdfunding platform and Episode 1, backers of Zoopla, Shazam and carwow, to invest in the next generation of infrastructure and deep tech startups in the digital sector.
This partners...
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On-demand wellness app, Urban secures major funding boost
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th September 2020The on-demand wellness app Urban raises £5.9 million on investment platform Seedrs to help it further develop its services and expand to more cities
Great news to start the week from on-demand wellness app Urban which has just raised £5.9 million on investment platform Seedrs, tripling its initial target of £2 million. This is Seedrs’ third largest raise this year, and wit...
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VC Firm Talis Capital critique Rishi Sunak's Job Support Scheme
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th September 2020Vasile Foca, co-founder and managing partner at Talis Capital outlines why the Chancellor's measures are not enough to tackle the skills deficit and social security issues...
Yesterday Rishi Sunak unveiled further details of the UK government’s 'job support scheme’ to support workers’ wages throughout the pandemic, however many feel that it is not enough. Vasile Foca, co-founder...
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Rolls-Royce joins the ATI Boeing Accelerator as Partner
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th September 2020Rolls-Royce partners with ATI Boeing Accelerator, the 3 month programme supporting and backing startups in the UK aerospace industry for its second cohort...
Great news from ATI Boeing Accelerator, a three month programme to support and back startups in the UK aerospace industry, as it has just announced that global industrial technology company Rolls-Royce will join as partner for its ...
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The role of feedback in a ever-changing Covid-19 world
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th September 2020Amy Robinson, Senior Brand Development Manager at Esendex shares some advice on why customer feedback is so important for businesses in this current challenging economy
As the nation enters the next stage of the pandemic, economic recovery is at the forefront of most people and businesses’ minds. For the country to recover and head back towards some kind of normal, the economy also needs to...
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Startup of the Week - Pingza
by: Startacus Admin ~ 23rd September 2020Pingza is an innovative app that “uncorks the complex world of wine for amateur and expert alike” and helps you pick the right wine, every time...
The world of wine can be a complex one and it can be a real challenge to get to grips with.Whether it’s the sheer volume of varieties to choose from, the sometimes confusing lingo and jargon or the inadequacies we feel when faced with...
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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.