About

Nick Ismail is a former editor of Information Age (from 2018 to 2022) before moving on to become Global Head of Brand Journalism at HCLTech. He has a particular interest in smart technologies, AI and cyber security.

Series

ManiLife – Peanut Butter like no other

ManiLife sources its peanuts for its peanut butter from one farm in Cordoba, Argentina

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8 Foods – biohacking health

8 Foods, made up of Cru8 and Keto8, is a range of products that help consumers 'biohack' their health with a low-carb diet

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Kabuto Noodles – the original premium noodle brand

Kabuto Noodles was created to change the bad reputation of instant noodles as products that were unhealthy

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Joe and Seph’s Popcorn – a new popcorn experience

Joe and Seph's Popcorn is hoping to revolutionise the popcorn market in the UK

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Jealous Sweets – sweets without the junk

Jealous Sweets have made a range of plant-based sweets that break the mould from traditional, artificially-based confectionary

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Indie Bay – delicious and satisfying snacks, without the guilt

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Holy Moly Dips – delicious and nutritious dips

Holy Moly Dips have created a range of shop-bought dips that taste as good as if they were homemade

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Love Corn – crunchy corn with bold flavours

Business management

Former Start-Up Series winner discusses his next growth stage – Matthew Oldham, Unizest

By securing equity investment from The Start-Up Series competition, Matthew Oldham has created an app-based current account designed for people coming to the UK to work or study

Smart Energy GB

Smart meters for your small business – a hairdresser case study

Using this case study of Amaryllis Hair Salon, Cardiff, we explore the various smart meter benefits for business.

Startup Funding and Grants

Former Start-Up Series winner discusses his next funding round – Ed Bird, Bird Eyewear

By securing equity investment from The Start-Up Series competition, Ed Bird created a sustainable fashion eyewear business with a social conscience. Now, he's focused on the business' next funding round.

News

The Start-Up Series competition is back — a chance to secure up to £250,000 in equity funding

The Start-Up Series competition is back after a month's holiday, giving your business a chance to secure up to £250,000 in equity funding