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Investor launches new fund to back AI, SaaS and FinTech firms

Private equity investor Palatine has launched a new fund to back fast-growth B2B companies in sector...

Corporate exits: When and how to sell a business

Many company founders will eventually find they want or need to sell all, or part, of their business...

Startups pitch for investment at UCL’s first Demo Day

Entrepreneurs from UCL’s most exciting startups seized the opportunity to pitch for up to £1 mill...

‘I maxed out credit cards to keep my company afloat’

Entrepreneurs often talk about having ‘skin in the game’ - meaning they have invested personally...

‘My secret sauce for success on LinkedIn’

Almost every company has a LinkedIn profile. After all, it is the world’s most popular networking ...

‘Focus on the outcome when you launch your startup’

A great idea doesn’t always pan out into a great business - but if you stay true to that original ...

Launching: Onin – a calendar for every conversation

Who? Onin was founded by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Ryan Brodie, who has over a decade...

SFC Capital becomes UK’s most active early-stage fund

SEIS fund manager SFC Capital made a record-breaking 101 investments in the 2022-23 tax year, making...

‘Bootstrapped to £15m’ – things to consider when raising investment

In 2022, as CEO of ProofID I went through our first funding round – from bootstrapped start-up to ...

Launching: Clix Smart Locker – a mobile-first click & collect locker

Who? Clix Technology was founded by Matt Cater, founder of commercial interiors firm Fathom, and Pa...

Kindred Capital closes $130m third fund

Kindred Capital has closed its third fund at $130 million. Kindred adopts what it calls a high-co...

‘Strategy is simple – but only when written down’

Throughout my career, despite its essentially creative nature, I have developed an appreciation for ...