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Following through on a great idea and turning it into a sustainable company is at the heart of the UK’s economic system. But how do you build a business that will go the distance?
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Early-stage money is pouring into cleantech, with a record $4.04bn invested globally in the first half of 2010. The UK was the biggest European recipient of venture financing with 17 companies securing $107m, according to Cleantech Group.This article first appeared as 'From boom to boom' in Corporate Financier, magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in December 2010.
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What lessons could Europe learn from the US to create a venture capital culture?
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A new partnership will draw on Square Mile expertise to generate £10m of investment and create hundreds of jobs in London’s poorer districts. By Anthony Clarke.
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UK universities have taken the lead in spinning out innovative technology companies. But providing the finance the spin-outs need is a different matter. Tim Chapman asks the professionals, investors and advisers what needs to be done to make the grade. This article first appeared in Corporate Financier 'A question of research', magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in March 2010.
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As many companies are finding out, when embarking on a joint venture you can hope for the best but must plan for the worst. Joanna Higton of Maclay Murray & Spens explains how best to ensure all parties are protected. This article first appeared as 'Breaking up is never easy' in Corporate Financier, magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in April 2010.
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Lack of alternative business financing, increasing personal taxation and low interest rates have raised the prominence of the EIS. Dan Johnson of Martineau explains why it has become more attractive. This article first appeared as 'Funding the future' in Corporate Financier, magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in February 2010.
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ICAEW’s David Petrie and Clive Lewis discuss business start-up at 10 Downing Street.
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Corporate Finance Faculty calls on EU to extend proposed VC regime.
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As countries around the world move into what will be a sustained period of austerity – the end of stimulus packages and public sector cuts, a buzzword is emerging from the rhetoric – growth. This article first appeared as 'Editor’s View – Growth is the Word' in Corporate Financier, magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in November 2010.
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Investors are taking another look at the potential of renewables and cleantech investing.
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Kit Hunter Gordon, a specialist in early-stage investing, recently shared more than 25 years of insight on growth investing at a Corporate Finance Faculty seminar. So what does he look for in a growth business opportunity?
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Northern Ireland has been home to some very successful tech ventures.
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We need a steady flow of green investment to address big global issues, argues Marc Mullen
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Mark Prisk, UK Minister for Business & Enterprise, on the SME Finance Fitness Campaign
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A survey by Investec Specialist Private Bank and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of SMEs and entrepreneurs has revealed 35% of respondents are looking to raise funds through invoice discounting or asset-based lending. This article first appeared as 'SMEs turn to alternative sources of finance' in Corporate Financier, magazine of the ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty, in April 2010.
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It took a decade for Solar Twin’s renewable heating system to qualify for grant funding, but with approval came a tax investigation. Managing director Barry Johnston says the policy approach to eco-friendly technologies needs to change
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European plans to plans financial structures to encourage investment in infrastructure.
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EVCA’s Dörte Höppner argues for a new approach to venture capital across Europe.