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Executive Summary Private equity (PE), since the 1980s, has become a significant player in corporate acquisition and restructuring in the UK and globally. In the UK, PE plays and important role by providing funding and expertise for businesses at various
Read moreOur recent report describes trends in equity finance deals in the UK in the period from 2011 to Q3 2023. The health of the equity finance ecosystem is of vital importance for development of the innovative enterprises that drive economic growth,
Read moreProfessor Nick Wilson and Dr Marek Kacer’s research on regional equity finance gaps has been included in the 2023 Autumn Statement. The team have been working with the Department of Business and Trade and HM Treasury on a policy modelling
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