LSE's Dr Juanita Gonzalez Uribe and Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra argue that the venture capital due diligence process itself has significant upsides for the businesses applying for support. The articles outlines how their research found that startups selected for due diligence do not just grow faster; they also adopt new digital tools and website technologies before raising external funding.
Outstanding contributions to impact investing across private equity and venture capital were recognised at the BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Impact’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.
UK politics is back in the spotlight with the return of parliament and the political conference season. There are a few things to look for in the autumn that may herald an improvement in business confidence.
Outstanding contributions to Sustainability across private equity and venture capital were recognised at the BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ awards which celebrate the firms that are spearheading outstanding sustainability initiatives across the private capital industry.
Dynamic Planner, Celnor, Pure Cremation, 15Gifts and Bridewell have all won the BVCA's Vision 2025 Awards for the London and the South East of England.
Csanad Csorba, Associate Director – Corporate Tax & Private Equity and Alastair Dixon, Partner at RSM UK at RSM UK explore what CFO’s should consider throughout the lifecycle of a PE investment including post deal actions, approaches to growth and expansion through to exit preparation.
As many as 11 private capital firms state businesses in their portfolios could make an initial public offering (IPO) in the UK over the next 12 months, indicating that the industry expects an uptick in dealmaking activity in the coming months. The findings are part of a survey of 85 senior decision makers at leading private equity and venture capital firms carried out by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), ahead of its annual Summit.
There is less than a week to go before BVCA Summit 2025 on 9-10 September, where 1,200+ leading investors, fund managers, advisors, and policymakers will explore the trends, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of the private capital industry.
This edition of the Technical Update covers the BVCA’s engagement on carried interest and the payments on account regime, the Government’s consultation on PISCES and the CMA’s consultation on its markets regime guidance. We also cover recent announcements relating to the FCA’s findings from their recent SME audit market study, the launch of the new Transition Finance Guidelines and other live consultations on our agenda.
