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Most people have an idea of what infrastructure is. It’s a broad category spanning utilities, transport and communication networks, and the digital architecture we increasingly rely on – such as data ...
On the first day of London Tech Week, eight shortlisted tech startups – every one of them an impressive contender – were narrowed down to three. This was the Grand Final of Tech Nation’s Rising Stars ...
A clear, well-honed, disciplined investment process is a ‘must have’ for any manager we back. This may sound obvious. But we find investors often struggle to articulate clearly what they do and how ...
For anyone potentially interested in Private Markets, the FT article makes some interesting points. At some stage – “like it or not” – most of us will probably end up owning Private Market assets.
The ProVen VCTs have found success across a diverse range of sectors – reflecting the breadth of opportunities they may give investors exposure to. Of the stories below, the Watchfinder exit in 2018 ...
Help young and ambitious companies grow and receive up to 30% income tax relief, tax-free dividends and tax-free growth. Tax rules can change and benefits depend on circumstances; dividends are not ...
VCTs and Private Equity – some key differences At their core, both VCTs and Private Equity funds are a way to invest in a portfolio of private (or non-listed) companies. In both cases, managers seek ...
Broadly speaking, Private Credit refers to lending that takes place outside the traditional banking sector – usually between a corporate borrower and a Private Credit fund. After raising capital from ...
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly stock market narratives can change. At the start of the year, investors cheered ‘Trump 2.0’, given the prospect of lower taxes, higher spending and less onerous ...
Molten Ventures VCT is currently open for investment. The VCT launched in 1998 and has been managed by Molten Ventures plc (formerly Draper Esprit plc) since 2017. The VCT co-invests alongside the plc ...
I’ve followed this FTSE 100 titan for a decade, and it’s been part of the Quality Shares Portfolio since the beginning. I’ve chosen it as an example of what I look for in a company. It isn’t exactly a ...
That was the question posed by Financial Times columnist David Stevenson in his article last weekend (you can request for a copy below). For those not familiar with the term, private markets are a ...