A new report measures the success of UK universities in converting research into successful companies.
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Crowdfunding: A Force for Good?
A new study from Nesta shows how crowdfunding can empower local communities. However, there is no shortage of challenges.
Two Top UK Universities Joined Forces To Foster Entrepreneurship
UK’s West Midlands business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors have welcomed the launch of a new angel investment network for the region.
UK: Equity Crowdfunding Continues its Growth As Startup Investing Drops, Study Says
Uncertain future signals a potential negative impact on the willingness of risking large sums of money as crowdfunders confirm to be the major investor type.
Brexit: Capital Markets Union, City Asks To Join the Race
In a letter to the Financial Times, prominent UK financial services providers ask for people to have a final say on May’s EU Deal.
UK Equity Crowdfunding in Q3 2018
What Beauhurst’s data reveal and who leads the market.
Only 7% Have Considered Crowdfunding
This is the percentage of British businesses looking for growth and not aware of alternative finance options available to them.
Creating Meaning
Enterprising immigrants are boosting prosperity in the UK, study reveals.
Boosting Crowdfunding
UK government announced a new course of action to boost the crowdfunding industry.
1 in 4 UK SMEs at Risk of Cutting Staff Without Access To New Finance, Study Confirms
Traditional solutions do not meet the needs of SMEs.
Crowdfunding in Q1 2018 – Beauhurst
British crowdfunders invested £53.8m over 83 deals.
SMEs: Lack of Education Puts 1 UK Entrepreneur in 2 at Risk in Accessing Finance, Study Confirms
British entrepreneurs lack understanding of available funding options.
7 Years of 30% Growth for Investors in UK Early-Stage Equities
Life-science businesses report the highest-valued exit while fintech the highest rate of growth. De Vasconcelos: “Let’s see if cryptocurrencies can rival that.”
10 FinTech Trends to Watch in 2018
Research house CB Insights focuses on global fintech trends in 2018, including developments in wealth management, insurance, blockchain, and more.
Social Crowdfunding: GoFundMe To Apply 0% Fee in UK
The crowdfunding platform will stop charging fees to users in the UK.
SyndicateRoom Presents a Roundup of the UK’s Most Promising Scale-Up Businesses
Just 7 Top 100 businesses are led by a woman.
Scaleup Index: Only 4% of UK High-Growth Firms Have a Female Founder
Just 31% have a female executive.
Equity Crowdfunding Investments on the Rise in UK, Study Confirms
Seedrs, Crowdcube, SyndicateRoom and VentureFounders firmly hold the market leadership, according to London-based research house Beauhurst.
FinTechs Confident About the Future
But UK needs to work hard to retain its place.
5 Key Issues Holding Back the Growth and Success of the Social Entrepreneurship Sector in England
The rise and challenges of social entrepreneurship. By Georgia Lewis
