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Corporate Finance Faculty

Start-ups, scale-ups and venture capital

Attracting investment for start-ups and scale-ups, and case studies of high-growth companies.
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Trendwatch: Pack your bags
  • Article
  • 02 Mar 2026
Businesses that faltered during the pandemic have bounced back stronger than ever, and five years on new niches are opening up, says Nicholas Neveling.
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Roadshow: Blue skies ahead
  • Article
  • 02 Mar 2026
Almost two decades on from the global financial crisis, Scotland’s big energy deals have signalled a return to form. With a strong pipeline of start-ups and high-quality mid-market businesses lined up for investment, it’s later-stage capital that is in high demand. By Nicholas Neveling.
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Insider dealing: Enthused for Enfuse
  • Article
  • 02 Mar 2026
Amid tariff changes, reversals of changes, and stockmarket wobbles, Enfuse Group remained a standout investment target for Agathos. Nicholas Neveling reports.
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Cover story: To measure is to manage
  • Article
  • 02 Mar 2026
HR due diligence is rapidly becoming a vital element of deal due diligence, as buyers seek out more accurate valuations. As its scope broadens, David Prosser looks at how the value of – and risk associated with – a workforce is quantified.
Analysis: On the horizon
  • Article
  • 02 Mar 2026
The outlook for UK deals in infographics
Faculty news: February 2026
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 30 Jan 2026
The latest from ICAEW’s centre of professional expertise in corporate finance.
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Roadshow: Valley of the deals
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2026
Outside London, the Thames Valley is one of the busiest deal regions in the country. Jason Sinclair finds out what keeps it buzzing.
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Effecting causes
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2026
Growth in impact investing is outstripping all other forms of investment. Jo Russell reports on a strategy that balances profits and values.
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Read the Corporate Finance Faculty's good practice guidelines and technical releases on start-ups, venture capital and other aspects of corporate finance.
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AI in corporate finance
  • Hub page
  • 23 Sep 2024
The Corporate Finance Faculty have brought together insights and resources on how AI is being used in corporate finance to help you better understand the application benefits and risks, as well as the practical considerations as you begin to revolutionise how deals are done.
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Commercial due diligence
  • Report
  • 08 Sep 2025
This guideline explores how commercial due diligence (CDD) contributes to the investment decision-making process, the best practices and emerging trends that can enhance its quality and effectiveness, and the responsibilities of the various parties involved.
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Business Finance Guide
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 Jun 2016
This independent guide draws on the expertise of partners from across the finance industry and business community to provide information on the financing options that may be available to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses at every stage of development.
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