Thursday, May 7, 2020

Furloughed workers offered free JavaScript courses

Companies with large numbers of furloughed workers are offering staff an introductory course in JavaScript coding, thanks to the European coding bootcamp, Codeworks.

source https://www.techworld.com/news/careers/furloughed-workers-offered-free-javascript-courses-3787490/

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Monzo takes current account switching crown

The digital challenger bank is now the most switched to bank in the UK as Nationwide Building Society loses its long-held top spot

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/monzo-takes-current-account-switching-crown-3787080/

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Expa launches UK office for European startups

The US-based 'startup studio' will launched a London office to welcome European startups

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/expa-expands-uk-office-for-european-startups-3787004/

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Tech Nation launches virtual 'Office Hours' event for female founders

The virtual-based office hours is to connect female founders with early-stage VC investors who will provide business advice and investments

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/playfair-capital-tech-nation-launch-virtual-office-hours-3786639/

Monday, April 20, 2020

Government unveils COVID-19 support package for startups

The Treasury has announced a new set of financial measures aimed at helping startups during the coronavirus pandemic, including a £250 Future Fund for startups with at least £250,000 in funding

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/government-unveils-covid-19-support-package-for-startups-3786334/

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

How Onfido raised $100 million at the peak of a pandemic

The UK-based digital identity specialist managed to raise a bumper round during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is looking at ways to apply its technology to help combat the global crisis

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/how-onfido-raised-100-million-at-peak-of-pandemic-3786108/

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Tech unicorns ask chancellor for access to emergency loans

The 'unicorn letter', sent by some of the best-funded private technology companies in the country, asks the chancellor to form an urgent taskforce to give them access to government-backed lending schemes during the pandemic

source https://www.techworld.com/news/startups/tech-unicorns-ask-chancellor-for-access-emergency-loans-3785963/