Round up of the news related to COVID-19 and its impact.
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7 lessons in success for female founders
Key takeaways from female founders, including finding the right support, tackling imposter syndrome, improving access to funding, and much more.
How the angel equity market is adapting and reacting to the current COVID-19 situation
As part of our angel focus week, Benjamin Storey tells us about the angel equity market and how it’s adapting and reacting in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lean operating: 8 lessons on success for startups
Key takeaways from Lean Startup, Lean Management, bootstrapping and more.
Meet Moodbeam, Eagle Labs Innovation awards winners 2019
We catch up with Moodbeam, winners of last year’s Eagle Labs Innovation category winners at the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards.
Access to Talent: 8 ways startups can improve their hiring and retention
Key takeaways on how to nurture the best talent during disrupted times.
How startups can keep furloughed employees engaged
Employers should not underestimate the significance of being furloughed and the impact it is likely to have on those affected. Here is how to keep employees engaged and supported, even if they’re not working.
Six predictions for the future of work
From extended reality to disposable desk covers, startups are helping shape new ways of working.
How different countries and startups are emerging from lockdown
We take a look at policies and practices from around the world.
Future fund - what you need to know
The Future Fund launches today, here Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth & Entrepreneurs Coverage, explains the headline terms and how to apply.
Wearables to help socially distance, e-sports coaching startup wins funding and Twitter employees may stay home forever
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.
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Innovate UK’s funding package: what you need to know
Innovate UK has announced further details of the funding offered through its new coronavirus business support package. We break down what funds are available, who can apply and how.
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Innovate UK launches support scheme
Existing customers with Innovate UK can now access a coronavirus business support scheme.
Barclays Ventures partners with Innovate UK to fund Healthy Ageing projects
Barclays Ventures has been selected as one of three investment partners to work with Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, as part of its Healthy Ageing Investment Accelerator.
Mobility startups, enterprise technology plus robotic graduations
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to Covid-19 and its consequences.
UK furlough scheme extended to October
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced that employers will start sharing costs of furlough from August.
How startups can build resilience
James Ankers, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays Ventures, looks at how to create a resilient business in tough times.
Vaccine research, breath-monitoring wearables and virtual bike races
A weekly podcast looking at how global sectors, tech businesses and startups are reacting to the ongoing disruption.
Top up fund for local business grant fund scheme announced
Extra funding released to support businesses not covered by existing local authority grants.
Bounce Back loan scheme launches
The government’s new Bounce Back loan scheme has opened for applications. Here is what you need to know.
Bounce Back loans welcomed “but not an easy option"
Industry experts share their thoughts on the proposed government support scheme.
Latest UK Government Support Packages for Start-ups and Scale-Ups
Watch a replay of our panel session on the new government support for start-ups and scale-ups.
Bounce Back loans – 25% of turnover and more details
Juliet Rogan, Barclays Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs Coverage, considers the specifics of the new government loan scheme.
What the Bounce Back loans mean for startups
Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the new Bounce Back loan scheme and the government coronavirus business support measures as a whole.
Can startups help local businesses?
Weekly news podcast looking at global sectors and tech trends.
Grant funding: Startups saviour or another bump in the road?
Last Monday, the early stage business community was greeted with a welcomed £1.25bn funding package from HMT, aimed at supporting businesses who were unable to access the CBILS support scheme.
New UK government-backed microloan scheme announced £50,000 loans may be available in the first weeks of May
A new microloan scheme announced today, Monday, will give startups and small firms access to loans entirely backed by the UK government.
Government funding could drive diversity and strategic growth
Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey identifies major opportunities as the government develops its support packages for startups.
How Coronavirus has impacted the startup community
Barclays Ventures CEO Ben Davey on the incredible response from the startup community to the Coronavirus crisis and what his team is doing to help.
Innovate UK to rapidly support businesses and drive innovation through the coronavirus outbreak
Agency aims for accelerated grant and loan payments and faster application processes.
Daily Download
Twitter tackles misinformation, BBI puts £10m into seed fund and Volvo goes remote.
Future Fund applications may open in early May
Applications for Future Fund support could be made as early as the first week of May, according to an industry expert who has been working with the government on the scheme.
Daily Download
Netflix surges in lockdown, US Senate passes relief bill and Spotify adds fundraiser feature.
Pharma unites, payments dip and green transport stays hopeful
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Daily Download
Tools developed against coronavirus email scams, and healthtech startups revolutionise GP practices.
UK tech sector welcomes government support for startups
Leaders in business and in the tech sector have welcomed the government’s new support measures for small innovative businesses.
Which businesses benefit from the ‘Future Fund’
The Chancellor has announced a welcome boost to the startup and scale-up economy with a £1.25Bn package to support innovative and high growth businesses.
Chancellor announces £1.25 billion support
Today the UK government announced a £1.25 billion package to support innovative UK businesses. The package includes a Future Fund of £250m of taxpayer money for startups.
Future Fund: the key terms
The Future Fund is a new bridge funding scheme to issue convertible loans to startups and other innovative companies that are facing financing difficulties due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Government support for SMEs, updated
As UK ministers announce a three-week extension to lockdown, we look at the current state of the government’s support measures for SMEs.
If a recession is looming, what impact on equity raising is expected?
This week, the International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organisation predicted a deep global recession caused by the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Tech better placed to avoid job losses, ID startup raises £80m
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Threats to mobility schemes but opportunities for startups as consumers go local
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Social media used to predict future UK spikes in coronavirus cases
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
The impact of COVID-19 on city mobility
By Nadine Timmer, Smart City Programme Lead, Barclays Ventures.
Innovate UK Grant
Innovate UK Chair shares all you need to know about their new £20m ambitious technologies grant competition.
How is coronavirus transforming retail?
Benjamin's blog, Funding Solutions and Business Insights Lead for Eagle Labs.
Fintechs on the up, robots join the fight and concerns over digital privacy
A regular audio bulletin with trends, data and insight impacting the startup world.
Daily download
WhatsApp limits message forwarding function to curb misinformation spread.
Government recruits video games industry and grant competition launched
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Grants for startups creating Covid-19 solutions
The UK government has created a pot of £20m in grant funding for technology and R&D businesses.
Daily download
UK tech leaders call for government support for startups - latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Applications now open for 2020 New York Accelerator
Applications for the 2020 New York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars, are open through 10 May 2020.
Quarantine tracking and virus tracing apps plus free homeworking policies
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
NHS launches messenger service, and researchers develop robots for isolation ward care
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 scams rise, China turns to AI for prevention and “till-less” shopping
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Fintech app use skyrockets and the fight against disease misinformation begins
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Google and Apple join fight against Covid-19
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Chancellor announces measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced further support for businesses, he offered an underwrite to keep UK jobs safe.
Support for self-employed: what you need to know
In response to the coronavirus economic crisis the government has announced a financial support package for the self-employed.
Impact on capital markets
Investment experts consider how the coronavirus is impacting stocks, shares and bonds around the world.
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Remote software under pressure but companies are confident
The latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Startup support: Government launches hub
The UK government has set-up a hub to help businesses find out what support is available to them in response to the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
Internet outages, tracking the virus and a $1m lawtech relief fund
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Covid-19 Tech news and insights
Latest news and insight on how the technology sector is reacting to Covid-19.
Get an economic snapshot of Covid-19
What’s becoming increasingly clear is that the Covid-19 pandemic will hit economic activity substantially in the UK and around the world.
School closures: what employees and employers need to know
Schools across the UK will be closed to the vast majority children in a further escalation of government measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Emergency funding and help for non-profits
Covid-19 is putting non-profit and social enterprise startups under massive pressure. Here are some sources of funding and assistance to help.
How coronavirus will change the way we work
Are we set for a permanent shift in how we work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, what will the changes mean in practical terms?
Covid-19: what employees need to know
Coronavirus is causing unprecedented disruption to everyday life and is already having a huge impact on startups and small businesses.
What employers need to know about sick pay
The rules around Statutory Sick Pay have changed to lighten the load for small businesses.
CBILS and other initiatives to help support British businesses
Covid-19 is having a massive impact on startups and early stage companies
Podcasts
Budget Analysis Podcast: Investment Special
A panel of experts discuss what the budget means for the economy and British investors.
In this special Budget podcast from Barclays UK Investment Insights a panel of experts consider the changes announced in Chancellor Sunak’s Spring Budget. They discuss the initial measures taken to offset the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, and what all this may mean for investors.
The podcast is hosted by Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), with Lee Platt (Director, Wealth Planning), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and special guest Emma Hosking-Williams (Director, Ernst & Young).
The podcast was recorded soon after the budget was announced on 11 March and so does not cover more recent spending announcements or government policies.
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