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The Finalists of DBACE 2022 are revealed
by: Startacus Admin ~ 21st June 2022
The lowdown on the innovative young visionaries that are in the running for this year's Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs.
The Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE), in collaboration with MeWe360, have announced this year’s finalists for the annual awards programme that aims to uncover the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 years ...
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Launching A Fashion Brand In 2021: What You Need To Know for Business Success
by: Startacus Admin ~ 25th February 2021
Planning to launch a fashion brand this year? Here are a few basic tips that will help you do just that and get your business off to the right start
For intrepid entrepreneurs, the Coronavirus pandemic could just be the boost you need to turn your ideas into a flourishing business.
The global crisis has changed the entire corporate landscape and meant that many individuals now face an uncertai...
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FreelanceHER programme Begins in North West England
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th February 2021
FreelanceHER programme begins for real, supporting women who are working to launch and grow sustainable businesses in the media, digital, technology and creative sectors in North West England...
Late last year, we featured the launch of an innovative female focused programme by IN4.0 with The Landing aimed at helping female freelancers in the North West. Now, the FreelanceHER progra...
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Derry student wins Prospect 100's global sneaker design competition
by: Startacus Admin ~ 30th November 2020
Ryan Roddy, Derry native and student at De Montfort University wins the Prospect 100 global sneaker design competition with his military inspired corkscrew sneaker
For anyone who is not yet aware, Prospect 100 is a fab organisation and initiative that is on a mission to empower the next generation. They’ve created a platform where the creatives and talent of tomorrow can b...
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BOOM, the PhotoTech scaleup closes a $7m A round
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th October 2020
PhotoTech scaleup BOOM reveals it has secured a major investment to assist with its plans to rewrite the future of commercial photography
Fantastic news from phototech scaleup BOOM which has just announced that it has closed a $7m A round led by United Ventures to support the firm’s next stage of growth.
Founded in 2018, BOOM is on a mission to develop the world’s most efficient di...
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From law to African fabrics - Adaku Parker and Dovetailed London
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th January 2020The inspirational tale of the side hustle that has become a full time creative business...
If you’re hoping that 2020 is the year that you’ll turn your side hustle into a full time business, then this story may just give you some inspiration.
Barrister turned designer Adaku Parker is opening a new studio in east London as her African wax fabric business goes from strength to strength...
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Wishu the social marketplace aimed at generation Z launches its App
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th December 2019Creative freelancers take note - this one's for you. Further development by Wishu, the social marketplace for creative freelancers with the launch of its iOS app
Good news for freelancers with Wishu, the social marketplace aimed at generation Z creative freelancers, having launched its app across the UK. It is the world’s first social marketplace app that allows transactions betwe...
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Oodls - the user-generated content marketplace
by: Startacus Admin ~ 15th September 2019Oodls, the Scottish startup that's "licensing great content from talented Instagrammers across the globe for businesses big and small."
Anyone who creates content on websites or blogs, or perhaps even posts a lot on social media, will understand how vital good stock photographs are. A good picture breaks up the wall of text, draws the viewer’s eye, enhances the words with evocative imagery....
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Andrson - A&R reimagined
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th October 2018Andrson - The lowdown on the music tech Dublin startup that's been built by musicians, to help musicians thrive and for A&R to be reimagined.
As with any creative industry, the music business is hard to break into. In a sea of voices vying to be heard, getting your unique style to the right ears can be near to impossible. It can be disheartening and only the most confident of people man...
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Kickstarter launches Designed by Artists
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd October 2018Kickstarter launches Designed by Artists - Artists and Community alike set to benefit from this new Kickstarter initiative...
Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has enabled over 150,000 creative projects to be successfully funded, with over $3.5 billion pledged. Pretty phenomenal stats, wouldn’t you agree? All sorts of projects have been funded, created and indeed supported by all sorts ...
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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.