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Beyond the grave: How deathtech startups are transforming what happens when we die
Startups are disrupting all aspects of death with digital-first tech that includes will writing, planning, funerals, inheritance of digital assets, and human composting. Beyond the grave: How deathtech startups are transforming what happens when we die 13 April 2023 - Death is hard and expensive for those left behind. Startups are disrupting all aspects of death with digital-first tech that includes will writing, planning, funerals, inheritance of digital assets, and human composting. Cate Lawrence A friend's mum died last week. She told me "I had no idea there would be so much paperwork." When you're grieving, the last thing you [...]
Settld crowned winner of Lloyds Banking Group ‘Grow with Purpose’ contest
Founder scoops top £5,000 award for ‘sadmin’ startup after Dragon’s Den-style session, hosted by Fintech North Award-winning bereavement admin service Settld has won high praise from some of the UK’s most senior banking executives following a Dragon’s Den-style pitching session hosted by Fintech North and supported by Lloyds Banking Group. Settld’s co-founder and CEO Vicky Wilson scooped plaudits and the top prize of £5,000 for creating a free nationwide service which has now helped thousands of families deal with admin - or ‘sadmin’ - following a death. The ‘Grow with Purpose’ challenge was organised by FinTech North, which was [...]
Use Settld to avoid months of delay closing accounts, says Sun Newspaper
The Sun Newspaper Settld's service means you can close accounts quickly and easily after someone dies.
Death-tech disruptor Settld seals £500k investment in its initial seed round led by SFC Capital
End-of-life admin service Settld has closed its initial seed funding round with £500,000 of new investment in a round led by SFC Capital...