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VC ValuationsAI voice startup ElevenLabs valued at $11B with $500M round
February 5, 2026The London-headquartered group triples its valuation in just a year, becoming Europe’s third-largest AI unicorn.Article
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SecondariesColler Capital raises $17B for PE secondaries platform
January 13, 2026The UK-headquartered firm held a final close for CIP IX at its $12.5B hard cap.Article
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IPOPE-backed lender Shawbrook eyes London IPO
October 6, 2025The listing at $2.7B valuation could be the London Stock Exchange’s largest this year.Article
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SecondariesNetley Capital raises $315M for UK’s first tertiaries fund
September 12, 2025The strategy buys secondaries stakes in secondaries funds.Article
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Distressed & DefaultsJudges put brake on costly new money in UK restructuring plans
August 6, 2025Petrofac’s complex legal case gave London’s Court of Appeal the opportunity to fine-tune tests that judges use to make sure the restructuring plans submitted to them are fair.Article
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IPOShein files for Hong Kong IPO amid London delays
July 8, 2025Fast-fashion retailer’s move seen both as a fallback and strategic lever to overcome UK regulatory concerns over supply chains and valuations.Article
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RegulationUK hopes to lure IPOs in major listing rules overhaul
July 11, 2024The UK’s financial watchdog has finally released its long-awaited revision of listing rules.Article
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IPOUK’s Revolut teases IPO plans, but will it pick London?
July 2, 2024After reporting a record profit, Revolut looks to be laying the groundwork for its IPO. But the chances of Revolut pursuing a listing in London appear slim.Article
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LayoffsOctopus Ventures lays off 16% of investment team
June 25, 2024London-based VC firm Octopus Ventures is laying off eight employees due to market conditions.Article
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United KingdomRaspberry Pi IPO offers London Stock Exchange a crust of hope
May 15, 2024In a rare win for London’s beleaguered stock exchange, Raspberry Pi has started prepping its IPO.Article
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Weekend AnalysisWhat a diminished UK exchange means for private markets
February 2, 2024A shrinking London Stock Exchange has both long- and short-term consequences for private markets.Article
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CryptocurrencyA16z picks crypto-friendly London for first non-US base
June 11, 2023VC heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz is set to open a new London officeits first outside the US, where it hopes to focus on crypto investments in a friendlier regulatory environment.Article
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TechUK launches $445M+ plan to boost tech investment
March 5, 2023The UK has unveiled a more than $445 million package to bolster investment in science and technology.Article
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LondonSoftBank’s listing plans for chipmaker Arm are a boost for UK market
June 15, 2022The UK’s efforts to have local tech companies list in London seem to be bearing fruit, with reports that SoftBank is considering a partial float of UK-based chip designer Arm.Article
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LondonLondon Stock Exchange expands beyond public markets with platform deal
March 14, 2022London Stock Exchange Group has teamed up with Floww as it moves to be one of the first exchanges to straddle both the public and private markets.Article
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PodcastOn the podcast: Seeding the next generation of UK unicorns
October 4, 2021Ian Connatty, managing director for funds at British Patient Capital, joins the show to help us explore the VC ecosystem in the UK, including why we may be seeing larger rounds for UK companies, what changes could create a more favorable exit environment and more.Article
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FintechUK seeks to bridge funding gap to retain fintech crown
February 25, 2021Among the recommendations from the report, authored by former Worldpay CEO Ron Kalifa, is a £1 billion fintech growth fund to better support startups.Article
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LondonRemote working undermines London’s European tech hub status
January 19, 2021London’s position as a tech hub is under pressure as the rise in remote working has led to an exodus of startup talent from the city center.Article
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