Category: Blog
Funding in a circular economy
Categories: BlogFunding in a circular economy Whilst the term ‘ESG’ only joined the lexicon in the mid-2000s, socially responsible investing is by no means a new phenomenon. In fact, the first instances of backing (or perhaps more accurately, not backing) certain companies based on more than their financial profile was in the 1960s, when investors removed…
An Open Letter to the Chancellor
Categories: BlogAn Open Letter to the Chancellor Dear Chancellor of the Exchequer, We recognise that any income we draw from our business should be taxed with income tax but we believe that the risk we took in starting and investing in a UK business, providing jobs and prosperity for others, should be recognised by an appropriate…
How scale-ups access later stage growth capital
Categories: BlogHow scale-ups access later stage growth capital The problem with being a scale-up is right there in the name – scaling. It’s hard. Put simply, when your revenue is in the low millions it’s easier to double your sales and impress investors. As you make more money and grow, so do those challenges scale with…
Funding, Floating and Selling Your Business Post-COVID
Categories: BlogFunding, Floating and Selling Your Business Post-COVID Lord Leigh of Hurley: After the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19, it is critical that businesses are assisted in every way possible to ensure the UK’s economic recovery over the next few years. But at the moment, many entrepreneurs are uncertain about the direction in which they should…
Deal or No Deal: What factors are driving a fractured return for M&A?
Deal or No Deal: What factors are driving a fractured return for M&A? New Cavendish Corporate Finance Partner Karri Vuori talked to CNBC’s Squawk Box Europe about the turbulence in the deal-making market and the shifting trends that have occurred during the first three quarters of a pandemic ravaged year. An ‘epic disaster for M&A’…
Private equity: Bolt-on wonderers
Categories: BlogPrivate equity: Bolt-on wonderers COVID and the ensuing economic downturn have pressed on accelerator pedals far and wide; in the world of private equity this has manifested in a penchant for bolt-on acquisitions. Funds are keen to deploy their record levels of dry powder. Now is the time for focused bolt-on acquisitions to take advantage…
Why Legal Tech is making a case for M&A
Categories: BlogWhy Legal Tech is making a case for M&A The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of many a sector and the legal profession is no different. In fact, the rapidly burgeoning industry of ‘Legal Tech’ has been quietly and fundamentally changing the face of the law for the past few years. And it’s…
Right person, right time | Why talent management is crucial right now
Categories: BlogRight person, right time | Why talent management is crucial right now finnCap Group is partnered with VÖR International, a firm at the forefront of truly holistic talent management. VÖR International supports businesses in accessing high quality talent at either CEO or C-Suite level, to provide strategists that think outside the box, get to the…
Cell & Gene Therapy: The future of medicine attracts major M&A activity
Categories: BlogCell & Gene Therapy: The future of medicine attracts major M&A activity The Life Sciences sector has recently had the spotlight shining upon it, as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and we have seen extensive investment and redeployment and refocusing of resources seeking appropriate diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. But while all this is…
The logistics of COVID
Categories: BlogThe logistics of COVID The logistics of COVID The logistical challenges presented by COVID-19 for businesses and consumers alike are arguably the greatest in over 75 years. Business models are rapidly adapting to reflect the “new normal” and this is creating new opportunities for growth, engagement with consumers and re-evaluations of supply chains across nearly…
