Comparison Creator to power MoneySuperMarket gadget insurance service
by Nicholas Fearn , March 7
Fintech giant MoneySuperMarket has selected Comparison Creator to power its gadget insurance service for customers. The service allows consumers to compare multiple brands and review policies based on the cover provided, including accidental damage, multi-gadget cover and mechanical breakdown. Having completed a period of partnership testing with Comparison Creator’s Protect Your Gadget, MoneySupermarket has awarded the firm...
Read More >Cardiff-based comparison website scoops up top award
by Nicholas Fearn , March 6
Cardiff-based insurance comparison website ActiveQuote has been recognised for top customer excellence at the Legal & General Business Quality Awards. Legal & General’s annual awards, which were launched in 2011, highlight exceptional customer care and retention in the protection insurance sector. ActiveQuote won the Best Customer Excellence award after experts from Legal & General analysed customer service statistics and...
Read More >International drone competition set to return to Wales
by Nicholas Fearn , March 5
An international drone competition will return to North Wales this June, supported by the Welsh Government and a home team competing from Glyndwr University. Organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Challenge is a drone design competition aimed at students and will attract 32 global teams. The three-day challenge will take place...
Read More >Software firm raises £1.1 million to launch global scale-up campaign
by Nicholas Fearn , March 4
Cardiff-based software firm OpenGenius has secured £1.1 million of investment to launch a global expansion campaign. The firm, which develops solutions for innovators and creative teams, received £500,000 from the Development Bank of Wales and a further £600,000 from private investors. Using the funds, OpenGenius will continue to expand its product portfolio around the world and...
Read More >Resooma moves into utilities space with new bill splitting app
by Nicholas Fearn , February 28
Accommodation booking platform Resooma has announced its foray into fintech and utilities space with the launch of a new bill management app. The Cardiff-based proptech firm, which recently rebranded from University Cribs to Resooma, is now providing a service to help tenants manage their household bills. Resooma Bills makes it easier for those living in...
Read More >5,000 jobs created through Accelerated Growth Programme
by Nicholas Fearn , February 27
A Welsh government programme that provides individual support to SMEs so they can grow and expand has created its 5000th job. Business Wales’ Accelerated Growth Programme has supported hundreds of firms since launching in 2015 and reached this impressive milestone last week. The 5000th job was created as factory operator Tiago Szabo began work on a...
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