An analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company of the investment activity of the top 10 global venture capital (VC) companies in 2017, reveals that collectively they are investing more money on fewer deals when compared to the average numbers for 2013 - 2016.

Research from Citigate Dewe Rogerson among investors with investments in crypto-currencies, reveals 56% intend to buy more over the next 12 months, compared to 31% who plan to retain or reduce their exposure. Despite the recent volatility in the market, just 8% intend to sell all their crypto-currency holdings.

EBAN has published its latest research report focused on understanding the reasons why angel investors choose not to invest in early stage SMEs.

The report, titled “Why Business Angels Do Not Invest”, is based on direct responses received from EBAN members and participants of our investor training workshops organized during the years of 2016-2017. 683 participants from 41 different countries, the vast majority of them being active angel investors, participated in a brief 8-question survey administered at the end of each workshop. In this report, you will find an aggregation of the survey results with a brief commentary explaining the main findings.

Download the report here.

17Capital’s survey on Liquidity in Private Equity Funds explores the views of more than 50 Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) in Europe and North America.

To help investors understand private equity better, the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has produced a series of videos with investment company managers for the AIC website and YouTube channel. The videos answer the broader question of “What is private equity?”, explain the types of businesses private equity investment companies invest in and define key private equity terms such as commitments and carried interest.

Investment levels in high growth tech companies in Wales have doubled in the past year, according to latest figures.

The British Business Bank’s 2018 Small Business Finance Markets report reveals welcome evidence that the UK’s small businesses are diversifying in their choice of finance. Although still the predominant channel, there are encouraging signs that small businesses are looking beyond their main bank for finance and turning to alternative sources.

The value of SME asset finance deals (up 12%) and peer-to-peer business lending (up 51%) in 2017 both showed strong growth. Although net bank lending volumes remained positive (£0.7bn) in 2017, they were weaker than in both 2016 (£3bn) and 2015 (£2bn). Significant increases were seen in 2017 in both the value and number of SME equity deals (up 79% and 12% respectively).

SyndicateRoom research has revealed that investors in early-stage equities have enjoyed a seventh consecutive year of 30% growth.

Augentius’ annual global survey of private equity and real estate firms and their investors reveals snapshot of industry sentiment.

SMEs are less optimistic than a year ago and cite finding skilled staff, red tape and political uncertainty as their biggest barriers to growth, according to research from Albion Capital, the independent investment manager. 

An overwhelming majority of people in the UK have no idea about whether the reputation of fintech is positive or negative, strongly suggesting a general lack of understanding of what the industry is.

Stakeholderz and Intramezzo will be hosting an exclusive networking event featuring guest speaker Ron G Holland, Business Mentor and Mind Power guru, on 27^th February at Moorgate.