UK savers are failing to benefit from the investment potential of domestic venture capital, Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell has said.
UK pension fund investment in later stage venture capital (VC) is essential if the country is to achieve its growth ambitions, the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at British Business Bank (BBB) has said.
Against a background of decelerating growth globally, down from 3.5 per cent in 2022 to 2.9 in 2024, India is predicted to be on the rise, becoming the world’s fastest growing economy at 6.3 per cent and the third largest world economy by 2030.
Preqin has published its Venture Capital Q4 2024: Preqin Quarterly Update report.
Archana Jahagirdar, Founder, Rukam Capital, writes that India’s elections have generated significant international interest, with extensive analysis of what it means for one of the world’s biggest economies and for investment opportunities in India’s future.
Five years after it launched, venture capital firm Wingman Ventures has today rebranded as Founderful and is announcing it has quickly raised USD85 million for its new fund, aiming to reach a final close at USD120 million in the months to come.
Preqin has published the Preqin Global Report 2024: Venture Capital, which reveals venture capital fundraising has remained weak throughout 2023; however, lower valuations for the asset class may prove a tailwind for this year’s vintage, the firm says.
It is tough out there for venture capitalists as persistently high interest rates dog a sector reliant on long-term leverage, and this difficult environment looks set to last.
Venture capital is trending downwards, according to research from Preqin.
TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) has announced the next phase of its Venture Forward initiative and in a new report outlines several commitments to innovation and growth. The report incorporates feedback from stakeholders across the venture community, the firm writes.
