What Wayve’s billion-dollar round says about the UK’s fundraising landscape May 12, 2024 Wayve's latest funding round was heralded as a watershed moment for UK tech, but also revealed a worrying trend about our fundraising landscape.
Firms outside London attract the majority of private capital May 9, 2024 The majority of private equity and venture capital investment in 2023 was made outside of London, according to new data from an industry body.
3i Group ups dividend as Action’s ‘remarkable growth’ continues May 9, 2024 Private equity giant 3i Group upped its dividend as its full year results were boosted by the "remarkable growth story" of Dutch retailer Action.
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?