IW Capital - an EIS-specialist Venture Capital firm in London - has unveiled a nationally representative report revealing the sentiments of a population of 2004 high net-worth and retail investors regarding robo-investors and advisors. 

Keensight Capital, one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyout[1] investments, replaces CAPZA as majority stakeholder of Geodesial, a leading developer and distributor of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) software for infrastructure.

eFront, the leading financial software and solutions provider dedicated to Alternative Investments, has published its latest annual Global Private Equity Performance Series, which shows that, despite political and economic uncertainty created by Brexit, the UK improved its already attractive risk-return profile for private equity investors. 

QVentures, manager of 29PP Pre-Seed Fund, has led the funding round in Rosecut Technologies, a digital wealthmanager. Founded by Qiaojia Li, a former Coutts and Credit Suisse private banker, and Gustavo Silva, an experienced entrepreneur and machine learning specialist, Rosecut creates bespoke investment solutions that combine artificial intelligence with top-tier human advice.

Hardman & Co has published its latest report, The Truth About What Lies Beneath, has been written to coincide with the launch of the Hardman & Co panel and research services for Business Relief (BR) products.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners, has provided Lincolnshire-based, Jepco, with a £900,000 funding package, which will enable the horticulture firm to acquire the hydroponic technology and equipment needed to expand production all year round. The finance package will also create 14 new jobs in the region. This is the second MEIF loan made to the Jepco Group.

Triple Point, a leading UK alternative investment manager, has appointed experienced financial services professional Jack Rose as Strategic Sales Director.

Maven Capital Partners has hired Carolyn McEwan to the property investment team as Investment Manager. The strengthening of the team reflects Maven’s continued commitment to expanding its property investment capabilities and the increasing demand for property investment opportunities that Maven identifies for its clients.

Growth and funding ambitions have strengthened amongst SMEs over the course of 2019, according to the latest report by Independent Growth Finance (IGF), the leading independent asset based lender. Almost three quarters (73%) expect to see their revenues climb in the next 12 months, compared to 69 percent at the start of the year. Of those seeking to raise funds to support growth, the average amount has also increased by 22 percent – or £250,000.

Despite a turbulent year, IGF’s Powering Freedom Report finds that British businesses turning over between £1 million and £500 million are determined to secure a brighter future. Little has proved effective in reducing Brexit concerns amongst SMEs – up from 90% to 93% since January. Yet, new findings suggest investment is high on the agenda for 2020.

Community interest company ‘Community Mentoring and Support’ (CMAS) is the latest social enterprise to receive investment of £250,000 from the Resonance Bristol Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) Fund, managed by social impact investment company Resonance.

Crowdcube has helped fuel the growth of three out of 16 of the UK’s active unicorns - or 19% of the herd. The three are BrewDog, Revolut and Monzo. Harnessing their customer-facing brands, the craft beer, money transfer and challenger bank have built huge campaigns with Crowdcube’s fundraising platform so customers could take a stake in the businesses. 

Crowdcube leads the UK market in crowdfunding. In the last 12 months, Crowdcube has fuelled the raises of 196 companies on its platform totalling £165.5m. Crowdcube has raised £552m for funded companies and had a total of £787m invested through the platform since it began in 2011.

GP Bullhound and Bonhill have revealed the shortlist for the 17th annual Investor Allstars Awards 2019, featuring the entrepreneurs and investors that are pioneering the future of the European digital landscape.

Taking place on 3 October at the Hilton Park Lane, London, Investor Allstars 2019 will gather 750 entrepreneurs and investors in a celebration of Europe’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting how Europe’s technology community continues to blaze a trail across a variety of sectors and investment stages.