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Bridgewater analysis points to growing clout of early-stage companies
Paris-based startup Spendesk says its software can save three days each month on reconciliation tasks alone
4Bio Capital’s Ventures II fund to invest in cell and gene therapy start-ups
Andreessen-backed firm said investors may have been misled
Hedge fund limits withdrawal window to once every two years for some clients
How much is that uni in the window? With start-ups delaying conventional M&A exits in favour of continuous fundraising, no one can be sure.
Fund managers drawn by innovation as south-east Asian country transforms
Emerging regions offers Silicon Valley investor more opportunities than US or China
Banks chase fundraising work in private market as companies shun public markets for longer
A UK government initiative to help women-led start-ups like mine is frustratingly vague
Alpha JWC raced to fund south-east Asian success stories ahead of bigger rivals
Lift in raisings of $100m-plus in 2nd quarter accounts for half of $28.7bn raised
Investments focus on technologies developed based on significant advances, such as AI
Share of senior roles remains unchanged since 2017, according to study
Chamath Palihapitiya became a strident critic of Silicon Valley’s culture
Spending helps fuel $3.4bn total first-half boom for region’s tech start-ups
US start-ups face tougher environment as first-half investment drops nearly 60%
With a $2.5tn cash pile and fierce rivalry for usual deals, buyout groups are moving into biotech
Healthcare sector has diversified funding since high-profile manager started investing
Wide range of investors include Unilever, Aviva, Sky and billionaire businessmen
Oil group has no choice but to reel in some fresh ideas
Entrepreneurs say capital has flourished despite lukewarm support from Downing Street
Foreign investors make long-term bets on British companies to the tune of £6.7bn
Investors want to play their part but government must lay the groundwork
Cities and governments divided on migration; smart tech and surveillance in China; architects’ designs for rebuilding Syria; mayors tackle global problems; how ‘left behind’ areas can catch up; designing for disabled people; treating knife crime as a disease; testing driverless cars in retirement towns; floating cities
