Zopa and Oaknorth founders warn against hiking capital gains tax October 14, 2024 Raising capital gains tax to between 33 and 39 per cent in an attempt to shore up the government finances “should be resisted” and may “end up lowering the tax take”, a group of 500 British entrepreneurs has warned. In an open letter to the Chancellor, which is signed by the founders of Signal AI, [...]
Tall tails: The story of a city couple, a Siberian cat and a litter box September 23, 2024 When entrepreneur Aneisha Soobroyen adopted her Siberian cat Boo, the last thing she expected was never-ending stomach issues stinking up the litter box.
Revolut investor backs Gen Z credit card fintech Yonder September 19, 2024 Credit card start-up Yonder has exceeded a post-money valuation of £100m as it secured another £23.4m in its latest funding round, led by one of the early investors of fintech app Revolut. The credit card rewards firm, which is geared towards millennials and Gen Z consumers, plans to use the latest injection of funding to [...]
Square Mile and Me: Capital Rise CEO Uma Rajah on navigating London’s fintech scene September 12, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Uma Rajah, CEO of Capital Rise, looks back on her journey from car factory floor to fintech boss.
The Notebook: Dear founders, you can be picky about your investors too September 9, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Rupa Popat, founder and managing partner at Araya Ventures, takes the notebook pen, with a few lessons on what makes a good investor Where did all the value go? We need to pay attention to the relationships between founders and investors – and realise that [...]
Square Mile and Me: So Energy’s Simon Oscroft on disrupting the energy industry July 18, 2024 Simon Oscroft, CEO and co-founder at So Energy, takes us through his career, from serving Ray Wilkins to shaking up the energy sector.
The value of knowing when — and how — to successfully pivot your business July 9, 2024 How do you break the news to investors that – after nearly five years in operation – the data is now pointing you and your team in a different direction?
Canary Wharf and Me: Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh July 4, 2024 Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh tells us about teary-eyed and sweaty-palmed moments in business.
Unsure of where to start? Here’s how to bring your business idea to life May 27, 2024 Damian Skendrovic takes the pen to tell Ambition A.M. how to bring your business idea to life, while managing the growing pains of change along the way.
Lilac Review: ‘Burden of proof’ a key barrier facing disabled entrepreneurs May 20, 2024 The findings range from "common struggles" among access to finance, well-being and a lack of easy-to-navigate support offerings.