Startups & Success Stories: Three Funding Triumphs
There are many different ways through which startups can achieve funding success. Some raise money on their own, others leverage their network, while some ventures apply themselves to the accelerator...
International Space Pitch Day: Startups in Space
Millions of us rely on startups for innovations on terra firma, but what about the outer limits? Recent news reveals that the US and UK are joining forces to encourage ventures to pitch military...
Is Government Fiscal Support for Startups on the Horizon?
Startups across the US will always look for new and innovative ways to reach the next stages of funding. However, talk has recently turned to that of Congressional intervention. Could there be a way...
3 Tech Trends For Startups to Focus On In 2020
Technology is disrupting every industry. The only way to overcome technological disruption is to embrace it. Today almost all industries of the business sector are being increasingly impacted by...
Inside Startups: Giuseppe Milazzo on Contapp and its Green Potential
With around 10 billion business cards printed each year, entrepreneur Giuseppe Milazzo found a sustainable gap in the market. Contapp, one of the few startups tackling this type of wastage, aims to...
5 Extraordinary yet Simple Applications of AI for Startups
Only a decade ago, most people looked at Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a technology made for the forward-looking world— of flying cars and robots that will soon enough replace humans. But today, AI...
San Francisco Startups: Middesk Removes Loan Processing Bottlenecks
San Francisco startups are often quite interesting and Fintech startups are increasingly popular. Up to 38% of all personal loans in the US stem from fintech alone. 66% of banking bosses believe...
Construction Startups: Focus on IsoTruss Industries
Concrete solutions continue to be ripe for innovation, and construction startups are thriving in North America. In 2017, ventures raisedmore than $581 million, and VC interest doubled between 2013...
Are Boston Startups Setting the U.S. Standard?
It's difficult to know exactly where the hottest spot is for startups seeking investment in the US. However, Boston, MA, has appeared in many lists of 'cities to watch' over the years. But why is...
Startups are Still Pivoting Successfully: Here’s The Proof
Startups, by design, must grow and evolve quickly. In times of global uncertainty, that means having to learn to pivot on the back foot. Thankfully, recent data shows that most ventures are pivoting...
FoodTech Startups Shake Things Up with Animal Free Dairy
With more of the world choosing to 'go' vegan, it's clear that alternative ways of producing food must be found. With 1.6 million vegans in the US and rising, it's no surprise that food tech startups...
Cannabis Startups Drive Innovation in Agritech
Cannabis startups, specifically those who specialize in agritech-based innovations across the US, are becoming increasingly investable. What are some of the most significant leaps – and stats – we...
Internet of Vehicles: IoV Startups Impacting the Auto Industry
Startups are innovating with technology in more and more intriguing ways. An emerging trend revolves around the future of automotive design and engineering. What is the IoV, and what are ventures...
Future Fund Expansion Benefits Startups with 50% UK/US Split
Recent news confirms that the UK government will add a further £500 million ($625m) to the ‘Future Fund’ to help support startups on either side of the Atlantic. However, what are the requirements to...
Disruptive Startups Shake Up Industries for the New Normal
The world continues to change at a fast pace. That, of course, means the world is crying out for new innovations to help us all adapt to a ‘new normal.’ Is it any wonder, then, that disrupter...
Disrupting a Legacy Industry – Startups vs. Telco’s
The telecommunications, or telco industry is one which is something of an immovable force. While startups persist in developing innovations across all manner of industries and spheres, telco appears...