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KPMG UK's latest Q1 2024 Venture Pulse report is out now and provides insights into the UK deals market and a look ahead at the trends into 2024.  Here is what Nisha Sharma, Corporate Finance Partner and Head of TMT across the North, had to say on VC investment activity in the North West in the first quarter of 2024. “With a subdued start to the year and ongoing economic uncertainty, it is clear that investors are still very cautious when it comes to where they're putting their money. Early stage businesses in the North West that are looking to raise funds over the coming months will hope for greater certainty to encourage venture capital investment in the region, but for now, will need to face into higher levels of investor scrutiny over their business plans and strategies for a positive outcome. The good news is that deals are still getting done and there remains an abundance of capital to be deployed across the region for those with a clear value proposition. I remain hopeful that market activity will pick up in the following months”. https://lnkd.in/ePjDx839 READ THE FULL VENTURE PULSE REPORT HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/expxRGEa #KPMGUK #KPMGAdvisory #funding #venturecapital #VC

Only a new form of venture capital held to the same meritocracy as #innovation can discover it. https://lnkd.in/eZDEYQwS #Subprime #Technology #Finance #EconomicFramework #Trust #SocioeconomicValue #Limitedpartners #Governance #SteveJobs #Economics #RiskManagement #IPO #Arbitrage #GeneralPartners

Cayman Finance Member News: Venture Capital (VC) faced a downturn in Q4 2023, with global financing at USD$74.9B, down from an all-time high in 2021. However, there's optimism for 2024, despite challenges. Climate-friendly initiatives, biopharma, and AI/ML are emerging as focal points, with promising investment potential. As the global economy stabilizes, VC can leverage new opportunities for growth, echoing its historical role as a key player in tech innovation. Click the link below to read more courtesy of Dan Jones, CPA, CA, CFA of KPMG in the Cayman Islands. https://lnkd.in/e4yCsrNH #CaymanIslands #CaymanFinance #FinancialServices #VentureCapital

VENTURE CAPITAL v/s PRIVATE EQUITY #VentureCapital (VC) and #PrivateEquity (PE) are both forms of #privatefinancing, but they differ significantly in their #investmentstrategies, focus, and stages of involvement. ➡️ Venture Capital (VC): VC firms invest in early-stage companies with high growth potential, typically in exchange for equity. They focus on: ▪️Early-stage companies ▪️High-growth industries ▪️Innovative products or services ▪️Companies with scalable business models ▪️Geographic diversity VC firms usually invest smaller amounts and take an active role in guiding the company's strategy, providing mentorship, and connecting them with key partners. ➡️ Private Equity (PE): PE firms invest in more mature companies, often with established revenue streams, to generate returns through various strategies. They focus on: ▪️Mature companies (middle-market to large-cap) ▪️Various industries (including non-tech) ▪️Companies with stable #cashflows ▪️Leveraged buyouts (#LBOs), #recapitalizations, or #acquisitions ▪️Operational efficiency improvements PE firms typically invest larger amounts and take a more controlling stake in the company. They often use #debtfinancing to amplify #returns. ➡️ Key differences: ▪️ Stage of investment: VC focuses on early-stage, while PE targets more mature companies. ▪️ Growth vs. profitability: VC prioritizes #growthpotential, while PE emphasizes profitability and cash flow. ▪️ Control and involvement: PE firms often take a more controlling stake, while VC firms tend to be more passive investors. ▪️ #Investment horizon: VC firms typically have a shorter investment horizon (5-7 years), while PE firms may hold investments for 7-10 years or more. ▪️ Return expectations: VC firms aim for higher returns due to the higher risk, while PE firms target lower returns with less risk. VC focuses on early-stage, high-growth companies, while PE targets more mature companies with established revenue streams, seeking to generate returns through various strategies. DLS & Associates LLP Sumit Dhadda Harsha Ramnani CA. Neha Bhandari CA Divya Dhadda #Valuation #Investment #Revenue #Capital #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Returns #Growth #PrivateFinancing

The amount of VC funding raised by UK companies has slumped to a twenty-two-quarter low 📉 KPMG has just released its Q1 2024 Venture Pulse Report, offering a host of insights into the state of venture capital. Here are some of the highlights: 🔻 Global VC allocations dropped from $83.8 billion in Q4 2023 to $75.9 billion in Q1 2024, the lowest amount invested since Q2 2019 🇪🇺 European VC investment increased quarter over quarter. However, this was mostly driven by an enormous $5.2 billion raise completed by H2 Green Steel 🇬🇧 UK companies raised just $3 billion in Q1, the lowest amount in more than five years. These figures underscore the ongoing challenges innovative UK companies face when trying to secure equity investment. They also highlight the continued importance of alternative sources of funding such as grants, loans and R&D Tax Relief. https://lnkd.in/ehhjCzGF #venturecapital #VC #funding #innovation

Despite challenges, the UK Venture Capital market shows remarkable resilience. Our new article reveals how investors are adapting to changing market dynamics, focusing on sustainable growth and innovative sectors. Read the full insight: https://lnkd.in/grJyUt3f #VentureCapital #Innovation #InvestmentTrends #DWFGroup

In the latest report from KPMG UK, VC #investment into UK startups sees the first signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Pockets of optimism emerge as VC investment in the UK more than doubles quarter on quarter. Read more UK and global insights in the latest Venture Pulse: http://spkl.io/60404hyVm

Venture capital is not supposed to have become #subprime micro-private equity. Furthermore, the risk profiles of private equity and #venture capital are polar opposites. https://lnkd.in/eTEiFYhM #Fiduciary #CapitalEfficiency #IRR #Limitedpartners #Economics #Diversification #VenturePerformance #PPM

In the latest report from KPMG UK, VC #investment into UK startups sees the first signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Pockets of optimism emerge as VC investment in the UK more than doubles quarter on quarter. Read more UK and global insights in the latest Venture Pulse: http://spkl.io/60494h0NF

In the latest report from KPMG UK, VC #investment into UK startups sees the first signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024. Pockets of optimism emerge as VC investment in the UK more than doubles quarter on quarter. Read more UK and global insights in the latest Venture Pulse: http://spkl.io/60434hG2S