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👾 We go inside HOLYWATER, the Ukrainian #mediatech empowering creators with AI-powered, immersive content platforms. Maddyness UK spoke with the founders bogdan N. and Anatolii Kasianov🇺🇦 to hear their journey from a $100K live wallpaper app to a $90M ARR mediatech giant. Their recent app, My Drama, combines short-form series with AI character interactions, revolutionising viewer engagement and offering creators new revenue streams. 🎨With a mission to harmonise AI and human creativity, HOLYWATER's sustainable model is reshaping the entertainment landscape. #Mediatech #Innovation #AI

🚀Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is on the rise as a #startup hub, combining tech talent with untapped potential. Exclusively for Maddyness UK Josipa Majic Predin explores how key players like BH TechLab and angel networks are boosting early-stage funding, and why startups in fitness, health tech, and mobility are standing out. BiH’s advantages include cost-effective talent, lower competition, and proximity to underserved Balkan markets. Challenges remain—like limited funding and brain drain—but with government and international support, BiH has the opportunity to thrive as a European tech hotspot. #Startups #Tech #Balkans #Innovation

🎙️What's it like to be a #startup #founder in #2024? What are the #investors looking for? What gets you out of bed in the morning? In our #QFQs quick founder questions series this week we spoke to founders to ask the questions that matter - and with #QVCs Maddyness UK went inside Singular with Jeremy Uzan ☕️Working #culture, #funding and inspiration 👏 The biggest challenges and biggest fails 🧘♀️ Daily Routines and always.... advice for other founders 🎤 Hear from the inside with... Ella d'Amato - https://lnkd.in/etGHqt7Y Kirsty Sharman- Referral Factory https://lnkd.in/eJCBSfBF Sonia Kaurah - Tala Thrive https://lnkd.in/ekK_RPec Nick R. - Intergiro https://lnkd.in/e_G7Ckbr

💶Financing is a major hurdle for #SMEs and #startups, but Froda is helping banks and #fintechs close the gap. Stella Snickare VP explains for Maddyness UK By offering embedded financing solutions, Froda enables financial institutions to... 📈serve SME clients profitably 😌improve customer loyalty 🚀generate new revenue streams. Partnering with neobanks like Kontist, Froda delivers white-labelled loan products integrated directly into banking apps, using real-time data for smoother customer experiences. 🌍With a plug-and-play approach and passportable EEA licence, Froda is scaling across Europe, helping more SMEs access the funding they need for growth. #SMEs #Fintech #BusinessLoans

🚀What makes the European Venture firm Singular….. singular? 🚀 "Singular, a European VC firm, backs founders with global ambitions, combining agility and infrastructure to support startups from Seed to Series B. 📍With offices in London and Paris, they invest across sectors, including AI, deep tech, and fintech, prioritising founder-driven projects with high potential and velocity. Exclusively for Maddyness UK Cofounder Jeremy Uzan shares insights into their mission and the growing deep tech wave led by entrepreneurial visionaries. 🔬 ⬇️Read the article https://lnkd.in/eXfzz9MP Visit our VC database MDVC in France and the UK : 🇫🇷[https://lnkd.in/eQytUVav] 🇬🇧[https://lnkd.in/e7XqJvUH] #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Innovation #Entrepreneuriat #AI #Fintech #Startups #MaddynessUK #MDVC

📊 The State of Global Mobility 2025 by Localyze highlights how global mobility is key to business growth, especially as companies look to expand internationally. Key insights: 🌍64% of businesses prioritise global expansion 📈Global mobility budgets are increasing 🖥️Hybrid models, workations, and business trips are reshaping workforce flexibility 🤝Compliance challenges persist, with 77% of companies seeking external support for mobility tasks As businesses plan for 2025, global mobility strategies will be critical in attracting and retaining top talent. ⬇️Download the report : https://lnkd.in/evJ4CMPg #GlobalMobility #HR #BusinessGrowth #RemoteWork #workation

#ESG Hannah Leach and Johannes Lenhard of VentureESG on going beyond #sustainability to drive #ESG adoption for Maddyness UK ESG principles are gaining traction, but startups and investors often misunderstand their implementation. The key? Materiality. For both VCs and startups, focusing on the most financially relevant ESG factors, rather than ticking superficial sustainability boxes, is crucial for long-term success. Materiality aligns ESG with core business operations, making it a strategic priority rather than a compliance burden. Whether it’s data security for fintech or ethical sourcing for biotech, focusing on material ESG issues boosts resilience, improves decision-making, and fosters growth. 🚀 Start with materiality, and watch ESG become part of your company’s DNA. #Materiality #ESG #startups #venturecapital

🎙️What's it like to be a #startup #founder in #2024? What are the #investors looking for? What gets you out of bed in the morning? In our #QFQs quick founder questions series this week we spoke to founders to ask the questions that matter - and with #QVCs Maddyness UK went inside KELES with Laurent van Lerberghe & David Buller 🩺💰 https://lnkd.in/e_KZeuaS ☕️Working #culture, #funding and inspiration 👏 The biggest challenges and biggest fails 🧘♀️ Daily Routines and always.... advice for other founders 🎤 Hear from the inside with... 🏷️ Tracey Shirtcliff - SCOPE Better https://lnkd.in/e2CZasHS 📝 Anthony Jacob - Nila https://lnkd.in/eFMhUyWv 📰 Ciaran Murray- The Olas Foundation https://lnkd.in/eYqBxukB ✅Dr. Kilian Schmidt - Kertos https://lnkd.in/efvE7urQ 📱Romanie Thomas - Chatsie https://lnkd.in/edFfQ3R5 🏡Joy Joseph Abisaab - Mast https://lnkd.in/eKWGrf3t

Quantifying Climate: The Rise of Carbon Accounting in Finance Lennon Harding-Wade Climatise With the UK's ambitious net-zero target and new reporting standards, financial institutions are prioritising the measurement and management of their carbon footprints. As carbon becomes the new bottom line, businesses that embrace carbon accounting will not only meet regulatory demands but also lead in creating long-term value. #ClimateFinance #NetZero #Sustainability"

#QFQs Meet Kertos - Transforming #Compliance for Startups and Scale-ups ❓What sparked the idea for Kertos? While working as a legal counsel at Home24 and TIER Mobility, Dr. Dr. Kilian Schmidt noticed the inefficient tech for legal compliance - with Johannes Hussak and Alexander Prams they created a plan to automate compliance, making it seamless and hassle-free. ❓What does Kertos do? Kertos simplifies compliance by integrating with existing systems and automating workflows. Their no-code platform makes regulatory processes easier for companies, especially in regulated sectors like fintech, healthtech, and insurtech, so they can focus on growth instead of endless paperwork. 📈What's next? Kertos aims to be Europe’s #1 compliance automation platform by harnessing AI to set new industry standards. They’re focused on educating businesses about turning compliance into a stress-free, automated process. 🤙Advice for future founders? “Founding is a roller-coaster—be 100% committed and ready for highs and lows. Stick to your principles and adapt as your business evolves.” #QFQs #startup #compliance #growth #founderlife #automation