Venture capital & VCT guides and analysis
About this event
A variety of features, guides and analysis around venture capital, VCTs and private equity.
VCs rewarded at Investor AllStars
The Investor AllStars awards last night rewarded those venture capital (VC) firms achieving hard-earned success in one of the toughest years ever for the industry. Read about Investor AllStar Awards 2009.
Star investors rewarded in 'VC Oscars'
Held at the London Hilton and hosted by BBC anchorwoman Emily Maitlis, the ceremony comprised 12 awards, including the new categories Cleantech Investor of the Year and Buy-out/Development Capital Fund of the Year. Read About Investor AllStars 2009.
Why venture capital needs help
Marleen Groen, CEO at asset management company Greenpark Capital, gives her take on the state of private equity and venture capital fund. Read about venture capital funds.
Attracting funding in a recession
Sally Goodsell, CEO of regional funding organisation Finance South East, explains how businesses can win private investment in the midst of a downturn. Read about private investment and VC funds.
Why private equity regulation may be unnecessary
The European Commission wants to impose new legislation on the private equity industry. Read about private equity regulation.
VCTs and EIS: the future
In recent years, venture capital trusts (VCTs) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) have been in decline, writes Donald Stewart, a partner at law firm Faegre & Benson. Read about the future of VCTs and EIS
Cultivating growth
Early-stage venture capital (VC) and private equity are two entirely different games, writes Simon Cook, CEO of VC firm DFJ Esprit. Read about early stage VC and private equity.
Why the carbon market matters
Organisations like SwissRe and Eurostar have now gone carbon-neutral. Is this more than just a fad? Read about the Carbon market.
The cleantech billions
Investment in cleantech is growing fast, but where is all the money going and how do you get your hands on it? Read about the cleantech billions.
Private equity and the family business
A private equity firm may not seem the natural partner for your family business, but taking on external investment doesn't have to mean losing all control. Read about private equity and family businesses.
Rod Richards: Playing the game
Wagamama, Paperchase and GAME have one thing in common: Graphite Capital. Managing partner Rod Richards talks about how the firm has helped build market-leading consumer brands. Read about Rod Richards.