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Company Flotations

Articles, news and expert analysis on company flotations and IPOs in the UK and Europe.

AIM market set to miss last year’s total funds raised

Total capital raised so far on AIM market hits £3.9bn, well shy of the £5.5bn raised in 2018

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Stock market listing without an IPO could be a new trend for businesses

Last year Spotify music streamer obtained a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange without raising any money by way of an IPO.  Kamalprit Lally and Kendal Youngblood of law firm Wedlake Bell consider whether this could prove a trend to getting a stock market listing.

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Q&A with AIM CEO Marcus Stuttard

Marcus Stuttard, CEO of AIM, explains the benefits of listing a company on the AIM market.

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Cake Box to float on AIM stock market

The franchised cake retailer is looking to raise £16.5 million to grow across the UK.

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Is NEX Exchange an alternative to AIM for SMEs?

The NEX Growth Stock Market has been described as AIM's little brother: but is it coming into its own as a genuine option for SMEs?

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What does going public on AIM mean for SMEs?

Why the Alternative Investments Market (AIM) is still relevant for growth businesses, and what going public on AIM in 2018 means for SMEs.

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Law firms going public: the pros and cons

A Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell? McCarthy Dennings' Richard Beresford examines the pros and cons of law firms floating on AIM.

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Eve Sleep: An inside look at the first retail IPO of 2017

eve Sleep announced its IPO on AIM earlier this month, with a market cap of around £140 million. Luke Hakes, Investment Director at Octopus Ventures, shares an inside look at the first retail IPO of 2017 in the UK.

Company Flotations

Law firms going public: the pros and cons

A Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell? McCarthy Dennings' Richard Beresford examines the pros and cons of law firms floating on AIM.

Company Flotations

Eve Sleep: An inside look at the first retail IPO of 2017

eve Sleep announced its IPO on AIM earlier this month, with a market cap of around £140 million. Luke Hakes, Investment Director at Octopus Ventures, shares an inside look at the first retail IPO of 2017 in the UK.

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Couchbase secures $30m in its last round before IPO

The database company for the digital economy closed its series F funding round led by Sorenson Capital.

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Green energy company Cogenpower in junior market IPO

Italian low-carbon energy company floats on AIM

Company Flotations

All you need to know about cash shells on public markets

Dormant companies on trading platforms, known as cash shells, are an excellent way to take your business public: here we look at the best route to take and some of the most attractive targets out there

Company Flotations

Cash Shells: How investing in dormant public companies can help you reach your AIM

Cash shells are public businesses that no longer trade, or in some cases never really did: but can they be useful in finding your way onto public platforms?

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