New analysis reveals lack of PR readiness among recently funded startups 27 November 2025 – A new analysis of 334 UK startups that secured seed or pre-seed funding in 2025 has revealed a striking lack of PR readiness, with just 13% of funded startups having a dedicated press or news section on their website. The…
DetailsIt’s a big decision to embark on PR, whether you are dipping your toe in the water with a project or starting a retained programme. When a startup founder is about to make that decision, the general mood is cautious excitement. They love the idea of more awareness, credibility and trust for the brand, but…
DetailsIf you’re running a tech startup, chances are you are being pulled in 100s of directions. Between fundraising, product development, recruitment, finding customers and everything else that comes with running a growing, fast-moving tech start, PR can feel like something you just don’t have time for. But the very things that can keep a founder…
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DetailsRise PR is 10 years old! As we start a new decade it felt like the right time to reflect on the last 10 years and share our learnings.
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