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The amount of capital raised by UK VC funds in the first quarter of 2024 dropped significantly below the year prior to cause a decrease in ‘dry powder’, new data has shown. Venture capital funds raised £700m across 10 vehicles between January and March, according to a market snapshot report from Pitchbook. That’s on track ...
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The amount of capital raised by UK VC funds in the first quarter of 2024 dropped significantly below the year prior to cause a decrease in ‘dry powder’, new data has shown. Venture capital funds raised £700m across 10 vehicles between January and March, according to a market snapshot report from Pitchbook. That’s on track ... Read more ›
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I have spent time recently in both the City of London and its trendy neighbour Shoreditch, and have been struck by their differences. While the pillars holding up the Bank of England hark all the way back to the Roman Empire, Shoreditch tells a more modern story; one of tech startups, pop-up offices, and 24/7 ... Read more ›
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