Private equity and venture capital investment into the UK has crashed since 2021 May 8, 2024 Private equity and venture capital investment into UK businesses fell by over 30 per cent to £20.1bn in 2023, according to a report from the industry body.
City private equity house Pollen Street reports strong demand for its private funds May 3, 2024 City private equity house Pollen Street said it was on track to raise a €1bn deals warchest today as it bumped up its assets under management in the first three months of the year.
‘Not convinced’: FCA boss downplays threat of global private equity crisis May 2, 2024 The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has downplayed the threat of private equity to the stability of the financial system despite a volley of warnings from the Bank of England in recent months.
Mowgli Street Food: Record sales at Nisha Katona’s fast-expanding restaurant chain April 30, 2024 Mowgli Street Food, the restaurant chain run by celebrity chef Nisha Katona, has posted record sales but slipped into the red.
Gresham posts strong results as it gears up to leave London Stock Exchange April 29, 2024 It comes three weeks after Gresham announced it is set to be bought by STG Partners, an American private equity firm, for just under £150m.
Private equity backing has made casual dining market ‘lazy,’ Hestia boss warns April 27, 2024 The owner of a premium hospitality investment group which is targeting revenue of £100m over the next three years has said operators in the casual dining market have gotten “lazy” because of private equity backing.
Private equity valuations are holding firm in the face of higher rates but can we trust them? April 27, 2024 Private equity valuations have built up a reputation for being overestimated, but is that really the case?
Pret A Manger names new chair as it sets sights on international expansion April 24, 2024 Pret A Manger has named its new chairman and announced the return of one of its co-founder as it shakes up its board amid a period of international growth.
Novel Audio: Podcast maker backed by investor in Fortnite’s Epic Games names new chief after £15m claim settled April 23, 2024 Podcast maker Novel Audio has named a new chief executive after its former boss and co-founder settled a £15m claim with its main shareholder.
Asda: Billionaire Zuber Issa close to selling £500m stake in supermarket giant to TDR Capital April 19, 2024 Billionaire Zuber Issa is close to completing talks to sell his £500m stake in Asda to its private equity backer, TDR Capital, according to reports.