Threadneedle accuses KKR of ‘ram raiding’ UK equities in fallout from IQGeo bid tech Threadneedle has accused KKR of "ram raiding" the London stock market, in the wake of the US private equity firm's takeover of IQGeo.
Sleepeezee: Silentnight owner acquires bed maker for King Charles III Acquisition A group owned by the majority shareholder of Silentnight has acquired Sleepeezee - which has been a supplier to the Royal Family for more than 60 years.
What Wayve’s billion-dollar round says about the UK’s fundraising landscape tech 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.
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.
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?
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.