Grafton Capital, a growth investor in Europe’s leading technology companies, has appointed Tom Morrell as its Chief Financial Officer. 

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has announced that Elisabeth Scott has been voted Chair of the AIC.

The membership of the AIC has elected Sapna Shah and Mickey Morrissey to the AIC board. Former Chair Rachel Beagles and Elisabeth Scott have been re-elected. All appointments took effect following the AIC’s annual general meeting on 14 January 2021.

Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s most active fund managers, has further strengthened its East & South East Midlands team with the appointment of experienced banker Richard Brighty.

IgniteNI has revealed the 20 start-ups that will be participating in the renowned 2021 Propel Pre-Accelerator programme which kicks off this week. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Propel is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs who use innovative and disruptive technologies to build their business and achieve international success.

Livingbridge, one of the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investors, has bolstered its leadership team 

Very few industries have been untouched by the COVID-19 crisis. With unemployment rates hitting an all-time high, many seasoned industry professionals who have built a corporate career for years or even decades, now find themselves forced to explore new avenues. Home Grown, the private members club for entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors, is recognising those that have decided to start their entrepreneurial journey inspired by a meaningful purpose. The London based Business Club is therefore launching its Green Shoots initiative to support new founders with business ideas that focus on solving environmental and sustainability issues.

Private equity firm WestBridge has promoted three members of its team as it prepares for another successful year.

The call for nominations has officially opened for this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating incredible British female entrepreneurs. Created in 1972, The Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot is the first and longest-running international award of its kind, with this year marking its 49th year. The award has so far honoured 350 women worldwide. The winners will be announced in 2021.

IgniteNI, the leading accelerator in Northern Ireland, is now welcoming applications to its annual Accelerator Programme, supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The intensive programme, which provides start-ups with crucial funding and invaluable mentorship opportunities, is seeking applicants both internationally and from within Northern Ireland. 

Renewable energy has proven a particularly resilient asset class throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, 

BGF, has appointed Jim Strang, MD & EMEA Chairman of Hamilton Lane, and Kris Isherwood, CFO of Eight Roads, will be appointed as independent non-executive directors to its Board. The appointments bring a wealth of experience in the global investment management and alternatives industry at a time when there is increasing focus on the growing equity needs of the UK economy, in particular for high-growth private companies and emerging industries.

Creator Fund, the university-focused venture capital fund making strides to unearth startup innovation within European universities, is now focussing on its next stage of support for student-led ventures as it announces the close of a new £1.5 million fund.