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Innovate UK calls for deeper investor partnerships
Attracting risk capital is essential to scaling innovative companies in the British innovation ecosystem
Busting the myths that keep UK pensions away from VC
Four persistent myths potentially prevent UK pension funds from accessing one of the most dynamic parts of private markets. Venture capital (VC) has long…
Private markets fill in for the absence of IPOs
Mercia CEO says private markets are now a key route to liquidity for companies inside and outside the golden triangle Private markets are…
Coller raises record $6.8 billion for credit secondaries
Final close for Coller Credit Opportunities II reflects rapid market development
New PMP issue out now
The Q3 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live on our website Issue 11 of PMP has been published and is available here….
FCA finalises PISCES private stock market rules
UK regulator says it will open the door to more opportunities and facilitate access to growth companies
Aegon AM launches Capital Call Finance Fund
New fund provides an opportunity to invest alongside co-investors
Schroders hits $600m final close for Global Innovation XI
Schroders Capital ends fundraising for its latest venture and growth fund in an established series
Smart Pension commits 15% of growth fund to private markets
Master trust makes move to provide access to critical growth sectors of UK economy
Frontier Development Capital picks up BBB backing for Evolution Fund
£81.5 million regional SME investment vehicle is also supported by a West Midlands pension fund
ICG delivers ‘milestone’ $24bn fundraising year
Intermediate Capital Group sets sights on European infra final close in June and secondaries launch this financial year
Dementia Discovery Fund 2 achieves final close
SV Health Investors’ second dementia-focused fund secures commitments of $269 million