Category: Blog
Entrepreneurship education creates a better economic future for all
Categories: BlogEntrepreneurship education creates a better economic future for all This week, I had the pleasure of kicking off the discussion of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (AAPG) for Entrepreneurship’s Call for Evidence. Hosted by The Entrepreneurs Network, this roundtable discussed the topic of Entrepreneurship Education – an important subject for me and for finnCap. Personally, I
Debt financing – Is it the right time for debt?
Categories: BlogDebt financing – Is it the right time for debt? When is the right time to take on debt financing? This decision for business owners is certainly not straight forward. Let’s face it, debt is often seen as a dirty word. We know it can have negative connotations of bailiffs and bankruptcies. Consequently, a lot of
Insurance and Insurtech
Insurance and Insurtech 2021 was a pivotal year for the global insurance industry as it returned to growth following 2020 and became more agile, digital and customer-centric. In this latest newsletter from our Financial Sector and Private Growth Capital team, we look at how 2022 looks brighter still as the UK remains highly attractive for
Creating Value with Blockchain
Creating Value with Blockchain The world of blockchain can seem dauntingly complex, but without venturing too far down a technical rabbit hole, there are a few basic principles about blockchain that entrepreneurs and founders should be aware of. Read more in our report. Follow us Ready to start a conversation?
Pace continues as global firms see M&A as primary growth driver
Categories: BlogPace continues as global firms see M&A as primary growth driver Last week Citizens published its annual survey consisting of 400 US middle-market company CEOs, CFOs, and Private Equity firm Principals. The survey data suggests a favourable outlook for M&A, despite economic headwinds and the global pandemic, and that volumes and valuations will remain strong
How the Green Economy Mark is becoming the top mark for markets
Categories: BlogHow the Green Economy Mark is becoming the top mark for markets It can be hard to quantify the real appetite for ESG-focused businesses among UK investors, but the fourth quarter of 2021 brought proof in the form of seven businesses holding the London Stock Exchange’s ‘Green Economy Mark’ engaging in successful IPOs – three
Plc Strategic Advisory | Driving Growth in 2022
Categories: BlogPlc Strategic Advisory | Driving Growth in 2022 Henrik PerssonHead of Plc Strategic Advisory, finnCap Group: “There has been a dramatic surge in M&A activity since the first wave of the pandemic. We are proud to have been trusted to act on six publicly announced public takeover transactions this financial year, ten since the start
Direct to Consumer: Rite of Passage | Consumer Insights – Jan 2022
Categories: BlogDirect to Consumer: Rite of Passage | Consumer Insights – Jan 2022 The rite of passage Direct-to-consumer is the biggest trend in retail today, but it is proving difficult for investors to make money from this secular shift at present. The share price performances of the thirteen Direct-to-Consumer stocks that have listed on AIM or
Plc Strategic Advisory | The Public M&A Outlook for 2022
Categories: BlogPlc Strategic Advisory | The Public M&A Outlook for 2022 Henrik Persson, Head of Plc Strategic Advisory, finnCap Group Excerpt taken from Capital Performance – Winter 2022 report It is a comfort, in a long period of variants and uncertainty, that at least one of my predictions as we entered 2021 – that of a
Why it’s important for your business to think about education
Categories: BlogWhy it’s important for your business to think about education It’s clear there are obvious benefits for society at large from investing in better education. But there are also explicit benefits to businesses, highlighting the need for education to be on their radars. Fundamentally, your organisation depends on well-educated, talented individuals to operate and thrive.
