COVID-19 funding, a view from a VC
By Oliver Holle
Oliver Holle, Managing Partner and CEO at investment firm, Speedinvest,?gives us an insight into what venture capital firms are thinking about during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Deal or no deal” What companies want from potential investors
By Staff writer
Over 160 UK tech founders and entrepreneurs were interviewed by the UK Innovation Hub to help provide an understanding of the challenges they face, and the role of investors in overcoming them.
VC investors defy UK economic woes with record level of tech sector funding
A record level of venture capital investment has been pumped into UK and London tech businesses, as VC investors remain undeterred by Britain’s economic climate.
UK VC investment up in Q1 2017, but funding across Europe is down
A new KPMG report has detailed what appears to be a business confidence increase, as UK VC investment has risen in Q1 2017.
Where’s Wally: How to spot the investor perfect for you
By Staff writer
Man may have been created equal, but investors absolutely weren?t. Bosses will need to think carefully about who they choose, so here’s how to spot the investor that’s right for you.
Autumn Statement 2016: £400m of venture capital funds pumped into British Business Bank
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a plan to pump £400m of venture capital funds into the British Business Bank to support the UK’s growing companies.
Voice of the VC: Ignore the Brexit noise and focus on building great products
Speaking as a partner at Mangrove Capital Partners, I personally believe the Brexit could be more of an opportunity than a problem for small businesses in the UK.
“Startups and investors who got drunk on easy money and big valuations are sobering up”
KPMG Enterprise and CB Insights unveiled research which found that despite the UK’s success in the VC world, the slump faced by the rest of the world is starting to trickle in.
Zopa, Secret Escapes and Deliveroo helped UK tech sector win record $3.6bn in 2015
The British technology industry continues to surge, as new results from Boris Johnson’s London & Partners promotional company have revealed that the sector raised a $3.6bn worth of venture capital funding in 2015 – a new record.
Lakestar II: Investment firm behind Facebook, Airbnb and Spotify launches 350m fund
European venture capital firm Lakestar has closed a new €350m fund. The oversubscribed pot will provide “personal attention and support” alongside finance to firms with the potential to repeat the success of earlier investment projects like Facebook.