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Historically, hurdles have not been nearly as ubiquitous among VC funds compared to buyout funds.

If you're raising funds for a startup or investing in one, the chances are that you've come across anti-dilution rights. As discussed in our previous article, investors often use various mechanisms...

The Covid-19 pandemic, and the global response to it, have massively disrupted almost every aspect and sector of the world economy, and venture capital fundraising is no exception.

Labour's business policies, outlined in their manifesto, focus on industrial strategy, infrastructure investment, tax reforms, and employment law changes. Key areas include green economy investments, support for small businesses, and AI regulation.

'Start-up review', while not official policy, indicates Labour's thinking on the role of venture capital in stimulating growth

Esports is fast becoming an increasingly competitive industry not just in the UK but on a global scale thanks largely to the interconnected modern world.

As discussed in our previous articles in the VC and Founder's Insights series, investments in early-stage businesses come with risk...

Across the private equity ecosystem, women continue to be underrepresented. According to the latest diversity report form the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association...

New focus on medical technology and research has put charities at the forefront of global science innovation.

Portugal’s rise as one of the world’s most sought after property destination has been remarkable. Once viewed as one of Europe’s quieter markets, it is now firmly on the radar of international investors seeking both lifestyle and long-term value. From Lisbon’s cultural revival to the Algarve’s enduring appeal, Portugal’s property market continues to attract buyers looking for more than just a second home.

There are two fundamental goals at the heart of improving your cash flow: controlling your expenditure and regulating your income. To that end, here are 12 clever tactics and useful services that can help smooth out peaks and troughs.

Early-stage companies must carefully craft employment contracts for founders and initial employees, addressing roles, remuneration, IP, confidentiality, and restrictive covenants to ensure legal protection, operational clarity, and alignment with company goals.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023 profoundly changed the market for venture debt - and start-up funding more broadly. Whilst many had dire predictions about how the bank's demise...

The latest Investing in Women Code Annual Report 2026 reveals significant progress in funding access for female entrepreneurs, with signatories directing 32% of venture capital to teams with at least one female founder—more than double the wider market rate. While women-led businesses now achieve equal loan approval rates to male-led businesses, they still apply less frequently and request smaller amounts, highlighting persistent gaps in funding confidence and scale.

The UK chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will deliver his penultimate (or perhaps his last) Autumn Statement of this Parliament on 22 November 2023. It will be accompanied by an economic and fiscal...