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The lowdown on Buckle, the US-based insurtech platform that's addressing the insurance needs of rideshare and delivery drivers. Insurance. It’s something that we rarely use, costs us a lot, and that we absolutely need. Some people, however, have a harder time with their vehicle’s insurance, because they are classed as non-standard and high risk. This includes delivery drivers who us...
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The lowdown on Packfleet, the London-based B2B logistics startup that's creating a technology-first, customer-focused, green delivery experience. Every day, literally dozens - or perhaps even more - of packages are delivered around the country. Maybe even the world ;) Sometimes delivery drivers hurl them at your front door or face like an American football player or dropkick them onto the roof ...
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  Jack Underwood, co-founder and CEO of Circuit shares his insights on the changes that customers can expect to see from last-mile delivery in the future The move to online shopping has accelerated considerably over the past 18 months. In February 2021, 75% of people were shopping online more than they were in March 2020 pre- pandemic. The rise in demand has consequently increased the expec...
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The Modern Milkman is a Yorkshire-based startup that's delivering fresh ways to reduce plastic waste, shop ethically and feel good about convenience... In the UK, dairy farmers produce roughly 14 billion litres of milk every year. Not all of this is for consumption as-is, as some has to be used for products like cheese and butter, but that’s still a lot of milk going into mostly plastic b...
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Bolt raises €100m from Naya Capital to help with the growth of its innovative ride-hailing, micromobility and food delivery services. The leading European transportation platform, Bolt has closed an investment round of €100m as it continues to scale all of its product segments from ride-hailing to micromobility and food delivery in Europe and Africa. The investment comes fr...
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Last mile logistics and deliveries made easy, thanks to these, coming soon, ground-based, robotic delivery machines from robotics startup Eliport. Pollution is becoming more and more of a problem, and with the Earth just 2 degrees Celsius from a ‘hothouse’ tipping point, something needs to be done soon. As we have said before, until governments get it together, it is up to entreprene...
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Sherpr - The travel startup that's making shipping sports equipment a doddle by offering a door to door service... If you’ve ever had to travel with sports equipment, you’ll know only too well that it can be a bit of a hassle. After all airports can be stressful enough without having to worry about ensuring your prized golf clubs or your mountain bike get to your holiday destination i...
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The lowdown on the UK startup, Butternut Box that's providing a fresh food delivery service, but for dogs! Dogs. Friendly, loyal, furry, a bit dim, loyal, and friendly. They are, or at least try to be, everyone’s best friend. However, when it comes to feeding them, we often take the ‘that’ll do’ route and get them food somewhere in the lower-middle price range. After all, ...
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Let’s face it - whilst many of us may have aspirations to eat healthily, our busy lives can often get in the way. Eating on the move, grabbing late night takeaways or supermarket convenience food can become the norm. If this sounds like you and you’d like to do something about it, then our latest Startup of the Week would be well worth a look. Mindful Chef is a healthy recipe box co...
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