Startup founders under 30: Hot, young gunslingers or just VC cannon fodder?
By Staff writer
Richard Dennys, CEO of Webgains, an affiliate marketing network and part of ad pepper media shares his thoughts on the harsh realities of entrepreneurialism.
Tag: Venture Capital
The UK wears the scale-up crown in Europe
A report launched by Mind the Bridge and Cisco claims the UK has become “the epicentre of tech scale-up” in Europe.
What exactly makes VCTs so attractive
By Staff writer
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have now been in the market for over two decades. These publicly listed, tax efficient vehicles enable individuals to invest in (usually) startups and early stage growth companies. And growing in popularity, we looked at what made it such an appealing option.
The anatomy of a venture capital deal as told by a menswear entrepreneur
It’s often the poison of choice for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to fuel growth, but what exactly happens in a venture capital deal” Real Business goes under the bonnet to find out.
British venture capital investing trends in the tech sector
The tech sector thrived in Q1 2017, so we ve broken down the first quarter’s results with an infographic detailing how the British venture capital investing was done.
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.
How not to pitch to a VC
Martyn Holman of Forward Partners continues with his deep dive into the venture capital space by explaining how not to pitch to a VC if you want backing.
The hospitality investor with a Range Rover in every port
Charles Weaving has come a long since earning seven pence an hour as a dish washer, now in possession of Dubai-based private equity firm Foxhole Holdings.
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.
Post-Brexit, truly knowing your industry has never been more important
By Staff writer
In order to soften the blow of post-Brexit as much as possible, all UK-based entrepreneurs would do well to choose industry erudition