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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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Caura adds mobile-first motor insurance product to all-in-one car management app
by: Startacus Admin ~ 23rd November 2020
The innovative car management app, Caura releases a new insurance product to help reduce the cost and time taken to insure a car
Managing your car insurance just became a whole lot easier thanks to Caura, the car management app for every drivers’ needs. It has just launched Caura Protect - a new insurance product that significantly reduces the cost and time taken to insure a car. Now, Cau...
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Sweep launches Seedrs campaign to help next phase of growth
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th November 2020
Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs launches a Seedrs fundraising campaign to further develop existing tools and develop new features
News from Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs which has just launched a Seedrs fundraising campaign as it continues to raise capital during a key stage of the business’ growth.
Sweep is powered by Open Ba...
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Strive, the fintech designed for families launches in the UK
by: Startacus Admin ~ 2nd November 2020
Launch of new fintech startup Strive, aiming to make savings fun for the whole family and help shape kids' money habits for life
A new UK based fintech for parents and kids called Strive has just been launched with the announcement of the acquisition of a popular digital piggy bank company GoSave in an all stock deal. With only 1-in-3 adults considered financially literate worldwide and homesch...
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Startup of the Week - Coconut
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th October 2020
As any business owner will attest to, time is money, however, if you are self-employed that is particularly true. And, if there is a product, tool or service that can help you save some precious time, it will enable you to get on with other things - like running and growing the business, for instance!
Our latest startup of the week provides one such product.
Coconut is “a smart accountin...
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Financing Your MBO
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th October 2020
If an MBO is on the radar for your small business, these basic tips help clarify what exactly it is and how you can navigate the process
There are a number of options business owners have when they want to exit the company. By far the easiest option is a Management Buyout (MBO).
So, what is an MBO and how can small businesses navigate the process? Here, you’ll discover everything y...
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Safe Trading Tips for Prudent Investors
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th October 2020
Trading on the stock market can be a viable way to make some decent returns from an initial investment. However, the volatility of markets can make prudent investors wary. While it’s true that the value of stocks and shares can fall, as well as rise, cautious investors can still find ways to manage their money carefully through stocks and shares..
If you’re a risk-averse investor bu...
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When is the right time to set up a formal finance function in your burgeoning startup?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th September 2020Establishing a formal finance function for your startup? Carlo Gualandri, Founder and CEO, Soldo outlines when and where to start...
Most startup business owners set out with either themselves or a trusted employee in charge of finances, often as a way to keep complete control. But as the business starts growing, taking on more clients and personnel, it soon becomes impractical, prompting th...
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What Is the Difference Between a Broker and a Lender?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st September 2020If you are looking to borrow money, a quick online search may have brought up several different options that include both loan brokers and direct lenders. But what is the difference between the two, and is one better than the other? Brokers do not lend you the money themselves, but rather work with a panel of trusted lenders that they can suggest to you as potential lender candidates to apply to, ...
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How Savvy Small Businesses Can Make The Most Of Their Budgets
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd August 2020After months of speculation, the UK Government has announced that the country’s economy is in recession for the first time in over a decade.
For many businesses, this isn’t news, as the Coronavirus pandemic has been causing financial hardships since the beginning of the year. However, the official announcement means that many small business leaders will now be reviewing their budgets ...
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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.