Maven Capital Partners

Is Private Equity Exit Activity Set to Bounce Back? The private equity industry has faced its share of challenges, with exit activity slowing amidst economic uncertainty and market fluctuations. 📉 But with the inflation now below 2% and market conditions stabilising, there is optimism on the horizon. ✍️ In our latest article, Ewan MacKinnon, Partner at Maven, discusses the signs of recovery in the UK M&A market and how increasing confidence is shaping up to drive the next wave of private equity dealmaking. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02WXPzt0 #PrivateEquity #InvestmentTrends #MavenInsights #UKInvestment #PEExits #MarketOutlook

📝 Will Venture Capital Trusts Benefit from the Budget? With Labour’s first Budget since 2010 taking place tomorrow, and tax hikes expected, Steve Marshall, Director of Sales at Maven, looks at how tax-efficient vehicles like Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) could prove to be an important tool for investors looking to manage their tax burdens. Read the article here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02W6WBS0 VCTs are intended for UK taxpayers aged 18 or over with an investment horizon of five or more years and who are able to bear up to 100% capital loss and with a medium to high risk tolerance. Investors in the VCT will generally be informed investors with either experience in investing in VCTs or with a knowledge and understanding of the risks involved. #VCT #AutumnBudget #TaxEfficientInvesting #CapitalGainsTax #WealthManagement

✍️ As the Autumn Budget approaches, investors and advisors alike are anticipating what impact it may have on their own investment approach. In a recent IFA Magazine feature, Ewan MacKinnon, Partner at Maven, discusses what potential budget changes could mean for the Venture Capital Trust sector. Read the full article here 👇 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02V_tTg0 #AutumnBudget #EIS #TaxEfficient #VCTs

🚀 Essential capital investment that enables businesses to scale. We recently led a £2.2 million investment in Connected Data Company, a Nottingham based business transforming debt management across utilities and financial services. Its innovative solutions are helping organisations reduce costs, improve accuracy, and ensure fairer outcomes for customers. Read our latest deal announcement here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02VgyBB0 #DebtManagement #DataInnovation #VCT #VC #VentureCapital

The latest episode of the Invested Podcast is out now! 🎧   🎙️ Laura sits down with Neil Morris, Co-Founder and CEO of Kelpi, a pioneering sustainable packaging innovator which has developed compostable and recyclable packaging from seaweed.   Neil is a serial entrepreneur who founded his first start-up straight out of university and has since led and grown multiple successful ventures spanning technology, media, and marketing. His career also includes prominent roles at the BBC and UKTV, along with a highly regarded TED Talk.   🌍 Driven by a commitment to combat climate change through innovation, Neil's passion for sustainability is only matched by his entrepreneurial spirit.   In this episode, Neil shares:   🔬 His innovative approach to addressing plastic pollution 💡 Insights on leveraging science and innovation for impactful change 🚀 Kelpi’s success to date on turning the tide on plastic packaging   The Invested Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms. Listen to the episode here 👇   https://lnkd.in/eaH8Bn2k   #podcast #sustainability #entrepreneurship

📊 Navigating Illiquidity in Private Markets: How to Balance Long-Term Growth with Access to Capital Alternative assets offer a hedge against market volatility and the potential for higher returns — but they come with their own liquidity challenges. In our latest insights, Victoria McGurran, Client Services Director at Maven, delves into: ● Striking the right balance between illiquidity and growth potential ● The rise of private equity and its benefits for diversification ● Managing investor expectations around liquidity risks Discover how combining public and private assets can help build a more balanced, resilient portfolio, and why patience and strategy are key in private equity investing. 🔑 📖 Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02TdDbM0 Alternative investments are typically only suitable for experienced investors who are able to evaluate and understand the risks and merits of such investment. They are also only suitable for investors who have the resources to bear any loss that may result from such investments. #PrivateEquity #IlliquidityPremium #AlternativeAssets #InvestmentStrategy #MavenInsights

Real Stories, Real Success: Conversations with UK Entrepreneurs on the Invested Podcast 🎙️💼 Last year, we launched a podcast interviewing CEOs and founders at the helm of some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses. The series highlight the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey, including the successes and inevitable challenges faced while growing a business. Guests include: 🌐 Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-Founder of ProofID 🔐 Federico Charosky, CEO and Founder of Quorum Cyber 💳 Virraj Jatania, CEO and Co-Founder at Pockit 📄 Tom Dunlop, CEO and Founder at Summize 🏫 Luke Pargeter, CEO and Co-Founder at iAM Compliant 🏥 Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO and Co-Founder at ORCHA 👨💻 Andrew Avanessian, CEO of AppLearn® Listen to all episodes here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02SXWbB0 #podcast #entrepreneur #BusinessInsights

Why Family Offices are Embracing Alternatives 📖 ✍️ Victoria McGurran, Director of Private Client Relations at Maven, was featured in Funds Europe, shedding light on the growing shift towards alternative investments among family offices. In an era marked by economic uncertainty, the attraction of private equity and other alternative assets is stronger than ever. Discover why family offices are increasingly turning to these investments to drive the potential for returns, diversification, and enhanced risk management. Read the full article here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02SjS7T0 #PrivateEquity #AlternativeAssets #familyoffices #HNW Alternative investments are typically only suitable for experienced investors who are able to evaluate and understand the risks and merits of such investment. They are also only suitable for investors who have the resources to bear any loss that may result from such investments.

Maven has led a £2.2 million funding round for Connected Data Company, a Nottingham based business transforming debt management across utilities and financial services. In a time where effective debt management is more critical than ever, Connected Data’s solutions are helping organisations reduce costs, improve accuracy, and ensure fairer outcomes for customers. Read more about our latest VCT investment here 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02RQ3nZ0 #GrowthCapital #DataDrivenSolutions #VentureCapital #VCTs #VC