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The Return Of Venture Discipline
The UK venture capital market has rebounded from its 2022-2024 downturn, with funding activity recovering and larger rounds returning, particularly for AI and DeepTech businesses. However, despite improved market conditions, investors maintain strict deal terms focused on founder alignment, governance protections, and exit control. Analysis of proprietary deal data reveals how capital concentration, leaver provisions, liquidation preferences...
United Kingdom Finance
Shoosmiths LLP
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Five Questions VCs Should Ask About IP Before They Invest
Intellectual property diligence too often starts with the wrong question: how many patents does the company have? For venture investors, that is rarely the most revealing answer. The real issue is whether the founders understand IP as a strategic asset — something that protects ownership, supports freedom to operate, strengthens the commercial moat and increases the company’s value before the next funding round.
United Kingdom IP
HL
HGF Ltd
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Cambridge Life Sciences Cluster Continues To Attract Investment
The Cambridge life sciences cluster demonstrates remarkable resilience with a significant surge in equity fundraising during the first half of 2026. Investment activity has increased not only in total capital raised but also in the number of companies successfully securing funding, reflecting deep confidence in the region's innovation ecosystem. Infrastructure developments including expanded research hubs and improved transport connectivity signal a flourishing sector poised for continued growth.
United Kingdom Healthcare
MC
Marks & Clerk
Podcast
Women In Retail: Hear From Continue's Lydia Hartley In Womble Bond Dickinson's Latest 'Retail Review' Podcast
Lydia Hartley, co-founder of Continue, discusses the growing role of resale in retail and how brands can unlock new commercial opportunities through the circular economy. She shares insights on shifting consumer behaviours, securing investment, building teams, and navigating growth in the competitive retail technology landscape.
United Kingdom Media & IT
WB
Womble Bond Dickinson
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The UK’s Defence Commitment Is Sending Markets A Signal
The UK's £15 billion defence spending increase represents a pivotal shift in how defence innovation will be financed, positioning private capital as essential to modernizing military capabilities. As regulatory barriers ease and investment flows into dual-use technologies, AI, and autonomous systems, questions emerge about whether market infrastructure can keep pace with government ambition. The intersection of public procurement, private investment, and national security regulation will determine if t
United Kingdom Finance
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
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Chancellor To Unlock Billions In Finance For Small Businesses
The UK government has announced £500 million in funding through the ENABLE Guarantee programme to help innovative businesses use their intellectual property as collateral for loans. This reform addresses a longstanding challenge where IP-rich companies in sectors like life sciences and creative industries struggle to access traditional lending that favours tangible assets over patents and proprietary technology.
United Kingdom IP
MC
Marks & Clerk
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