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Employers embrace support for over-50s to harness their valuable skills

In an era where ageism has been a significant concern in the workplace, a groundbreaking report by Aviva, one of the UK's foremost insurance and retirement companies, brings refreshing news.

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Growth Business publishes UK VC directory

The list reveals the ticket size and sector focus of over 200 UK venture capital firms

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HSBC announces SVB UK acquisition rebrand ‘Innovation Banking

The new HSBC Innovation Banking division, announced at the start of London Tech Week, will house SVB UK and new teams based in the US, Hong Kong and Israel

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UK tech investment sees fall of 57 per cent

Atomico research reveals that UK tech companies raised $7.4bn (£5.9bn) during the first half of 2023, in the sharpest investment decline across Europe

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UK can increase tech GDP by £50bn a year with Government support

A business group addressed a shortage in skills and investment in a sector that contributes £150bn a year to the UK economy

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Women founders lose more when selling equity stakes

Women founders give up more in equity stakes than their male counterparts when selling to raise funds for their business

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Start-ups raise record £2.3bn through EIS

The number of start-ups that raised money through EIS also reached an all-time high of 4,480 in the year ending April 2022

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London less attractive to foreign tech investment

Brexit and skills shortages blamed as number of foreign investments in UK tech businesses drops by 23% in 2022

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Start-ups raise record £2.3bn through EIS

The number of start-ups that raised money through EIS also reached an all-time high of 4,480 in the year ending April 2022

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London less attractive to foreign tech investment

Brexit and skills shortages blamed as number of foreign investments in UK tech businesses drops by 23% in 2022

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Sustainable start-ups earn a 15% premium

Start-ups with a poor sustainability track record could see their valuation reduce by up to 4%

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Most active venture capital firms revealed

There were 2,722 equity rounds in 2022 – down 7 per cent on 2021 but higher than years prior.

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Call for pension “super funds” to help UK science and tech start-ups

New pension super funds could limit the flow of UK tech and life sciences start-ups choosing to go overseas for listing and investment

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BGF raises £80m in extra funds through Coutts

Clients of NatWest private bank Coutts back UK Enterprise Fund with £80m to invest alongside main £3bn BGF fund