SETsquared-Bristol

LOQBOX case study: A mission to end financial exclusion globally

By SETsquared-Bristol / 19th August 2021

To help our aspiring entrepreneurs and future SETsquared Bristol members, we showcase member and alumni case studies demonstrating the breadth of tech at SETsquared Bristol and what it takes to achieve success. We had a chat with LOQBOX Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Tom Eyre and Gregor Mowat… LOQBOX Key Facts Start date: January 2017 Market sector: Fintech Location: …

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TravelLocal merges with trip.me to create global online marketplace for tailor-made travel and take full advantage of the post-pandemic rebound of international travel

By SETsquared-Bristol / 3rd August 2021

SETsquared Bristol alumnus, TravelLocal.com, the global tailor-made holidays platform, has announced that it has merged with Berlin-based trip.me, and raised additional funding from existing growth investors. The merger creates one of the most significant online marketplaces for tailor-made travel, with a strong presence in both English-language and German-language markets. Given the anticipated boom in demand…

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Gapsquare joins forces with XpertHR to provide advanced pay equity solutions

By SETsquared-Bristol / 2nd August 2021

SETsquared Bristol alumnus, Gapsquare, has announced that from today, 2 August 2021, the company is joining XpertHR. Gapsquare is aware that a shift towards a fairer world of working is becoming increasingly important to both employers and employees. Around the globe, businesses are grappling with evolving legislation and the expectations of an up and coming…

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Pioneering app that supports breastfeeding mums to launch during World Breastfeeding Week

By SETsquared-Bristol / 2nd August 2021

SETsquared Bristol member, LatchAid, the Gloucestershire/Bristol firm using innovative technology to revolutionise breastfeeding, is expanding further by launching its new app during World Breastfeeding Week. Lack of breastfeeding is a global concern and the UK has the worst breastfeeding rate in the world. Breastfeeding reduces risks of diseases for mothers and babies, improves life expectancy,…

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Startups Magazine guest blog: It’s time to stop counting desk numbers and focus on productivity

By SETsquared-Bristol / 27th July 2021

This month we feature a guest blog from our partner, Startups Magazine, by Lucy Minton, Co-founder of Kitt. With government changes from 19 July, the question being thrust into the limelight more than ever for many is ‘Should we go back to the office?’ With companies now acquiring the confidence they need to start thinking…

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LOQBOX and ClearScore launch world’s first app integration for the financially excluded

By SETsquared-Bristol / 27th July 2021

SETsquared Bristol alumnus, LOQBOX, and ClearScore have partnered to help UK consumers build a credit history, support them in getting a head start on credit and secure a responsible financial future. Financial exclusion impacts billions of people around the world, including younger people who are thin file* or new to credit. As the UK economy…

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QTEC creates new programme to support the launch of deep tech startups

By SETsquared-Bristol / 26th July 2021

Our University of Bristol partner, Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC) is delighted to announce the launch of the QUEST programme, starting in October 2021. QUEST is a six month pre-incubator programme that will kickstart new technology ventures in the United Kingdom and beyond. The QUEST programme will support commercially driven researchers who are looking to…

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An interview with Greville Commins: 15 years at SETsquared Bristol

By SETsquared-Bristol / 26th July 2021

We had a chat with Greville Commins, Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR), about the highlights of his last 15 years growing tech companies at SETsquared Bristol. Now that Grev is retiring, we would like to say a huge thank you for his commitment, expertise and dedication to us, the University of Bristol and the hundreds of startups and scaleups in which he’s played a significant part.   Please could you describe what you do as an Entrepreneur in Residence.   As EiR, I use my knowledge and experience…

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GenomeKey case study: Saving lives through early diagnosis of sepsis

By SETsquared-Bristol / 7th July 2021

To help our aspiring entrepreneurs and future SETsquared Bristol members, we showcase member and alumni case studies demonstrating the breadth of tech at SETsquared Bristol and what it takes to achieve success. We had a chat with GenomeKey CEO, Michael Roberts… GenomeKey Facts Start date:  August 2019 Market sector: Medtech/diagnostics Location: Bristol Number of employees: 9 growing to 12 and beyond Amount…

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Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Rick Chapman, Entrepreneur in Residence: Never the same day twice…

By SETsquared-Bristol / 5th July 2021

As an Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) at SETsquared Bristol, I usually work one day a week sandwiched between other projects and companies I work with. However, I often describe it as the most fun day of my week and I’d like to explain why.  Firstly, every day with SETsquared is different. My role as EiR requires me to be…

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