United Kingdom: Venture Capital

Dame Anne Glover's message at Travers Smith's Alternative Insights Summit was clear: UK pension funds should significantly increase their investment in early-stage venture and growth capital. With UK and Irish pension funds investing a mere 0.001% of assets under management in European venture capital in 2024, pension savers are missing substantial returns from high-growth technology businesses.

Andy Burnham's vision for 'Number 10 North' aims to devolve power and drive regional economic growth across the UK, but where will the investment come from? Guernsey's funds sector has quietly been channeling billions in international capital directly into UK regions for years, backing infrastructure, innovation, and defense projects from Manchester to Durham. With £58 billion already invested and growing at 7% annually, this established conduit may hold part of the answer to Britain's regional investm

Invest Europe has introduced new model Limited Partnership Agreement language that fundamentally shifts how private capital approaches defence investments in Europe. The proposal establishes that defence and dual-use activities should be permitted unless prohibited under international law, rather than restricted by default. This change reflects evolving geopolitical realities and NATO's commitment to invest 5% of GDP in defence by 2035, creating significant opportunities for private equity, venture capital,

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a multi‑firm review examining the use and effectiveness of market soundings by wholesale banks on transactions in UK listed shares.

Macfarlanes offers a distinctive approach to serving private capital managers by integrating top-tier legal expertise with complementary non-legal services. This combination creates a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of private capital firms.

Private capital markets are evolving rapidly as businesses seek alternative financing beyond traditional bank lending. Mark Evans of Mayer Brown discusses how private credit providers, hybrid capital structures...

Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a key component of Portugal's tax system.

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM), operated by the London Stock Exchange (LSE), is designed to act as a launchpad for growth-oriented companies...

This is the first article in our two-part series examining private equity (PE) investment opportunities in the education sector. In part one, we explore the market landscape, insights across key verticals, and investment...