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Venture Capital

Articles, news and analysis on UK and European venture capital financing and its role in heling startups and early-stage companies.

Venture Capital Funding

A steady hand: David Hall

A question-and-answer session with David Hall, the managing director of venture capital firm YFM.

Venture Capital Funding

Interview with Patrick Reeve of Albion Ventures

Away from the City, Patrick Reeve can be found at archaeological excavations around Kent, trowel in hand, scraping at the mud to try and find a Roman relic or two.

News

Sean Seton-Rogers: Starting afresh

After quitting one of Europe's major venture capital firms in the summer, Sean Seton-Rogers decided to set up a brand new fund with a little help from his friends, Michael Birch and Brent Hoberman.

News

Government VC funds lose millions

Public sector-backed venture capital funds in the UK have delivered annualised returns as low as minus 15.7 per cent.

News

Hermes and EIF to manage government VC fund

Private equity firm Hermes and the European Investment Fund have been selected to manage the UK Innovation Investment Fund.

News

Government propping up regional venture capital

Venture capital (VC) investing outside London and the South East depends heavily on public sector funds, according to a study.

Venture Capital Funding

Dream team: PROfounders Capital

After quitting one of Europe’s major venture capital firms in the summer, Sean Seton-Rogers decided to set up a brand new fund with a little help from his friends, Michael Birch and Brent Hoberman.GB meets him.

Venture Capital Funding

The venture capital landscape

Cash-burning portfolio companies, dissent among co-investors and a tepid response to fundraisings are making life difficult for venture capital firms.

Venture Capital Funding

A crisis in venture capital

Cash-burning portfolio companies, dissent among co-investors and a tepid response to fundraisings are making life difficult for venture capital firms. We speak to key players about the industry's future.

News

Venture capital cheer for taxman

Tax breaks given to investors in growing companies more than pay for themselves, according to research conducted by one fund manager.

News

Graze.com backed by Lovefilm investors

Healthy snack company Graze.com has raised £2 million from two of the venture capital backers of DVD rental business Lovefilm.

News

Xeros cleans up in funding round

Xeros, a Leeds-based developer of virtually waterless cleaning technology, has received £920,000 in a funding round led by venture capital fund manager Enterprise Ventures (EV).

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial