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UK seeks to bridge funding gap to retain fintech crown

February 26, 2021

Among the recommendations from the report, authored by former Worldpay CEO Ron Kalifa, is a £1 billion fintech growth fund to better support startups.

Brexit agreement may mean more deals—and more red tape—for private equity

January 5, 2021

Investors breathed a sigh of relief when a trade agreement was reached before the UK left the EU, but the long-term impact of Brexit on private equity dealmaking is still unclear.

N26 exit from UK market triggers Brexit blame game

February 12, 2020

German digital bank N26 has announced that it will leave the UK market, citing Brexit as the reason. But is that the whole story?

A Brexit refuge: The Baltic nation offering hope to UK startups

January 13, 2020

The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has many startups nervous about the future. Enter Estonia's e-Residency program.

After vote puts Brexit back on track, UK fund managers still seek a home

December 13, 2019

Post-Brexit, a major unresolved sticking point will be whether UK-based fund managers will face new burdens on future fundraising in EU countries.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Post-Brexit Domiciling of European PE Funds: Part I

December 6, 2019

PitchBook's first note dedicated to the quandaries of efficient domiciling for private equity funds delves into how fund managers in the asset class can best plan for Brexit implications for their structuring and registration.

'No deal!': Did Brexit kill these major UK takeovers?

August 29, 2019

Brexit has been something of a double-edged sword. Yes, the diminished pound has made foreign investors salivate at the prospect of a bargain, but it has also created uncertainty.

Why the acquisition of a UK pub giant may be a Brexit bargain

August 20, 2019

CK Asset Holdings' £4.6 billion deal for Greene King may sound pricey, raising the question of whether the purchase is a special brew or a poisoned chalice. But a combination of factors could make this a bargain for the buyer.

Is Berlin Europe's next big tech hub?

March 11, 2019

As London faces political turmoil, its place as Europe's leading tech hub may be challenged. But who could be its replacement? Enter Berlin.

Carlyle's David Rubenstein wants second Brexit vote as UK PE deals dwindle

February 28, 2019

David Rubenstein acknowledged that, as a US citizen, he wasn't in an ideal position to be commenting on Brexit. But The Carlyle Group co-founder nonetheless weighed in on the UK's impending EU split.

EU citizens in the UK after Brexit: How to square the circle

February 5, 2019

Many questions surrounding Brexit remain unanswered, including what will happen to EU citizens once the UK leaves the EU. What will Brexit's impact be on the access to foreign talent?

How Brexit could affect startup funding in the UK

January 29, 2019

The UK leaving the EU is causing uncertainty in corporate and venture circles, yet private capital continues to flow. What will the impact of Brexit really be on startup funding?

Foreign VC investment in the UK since the Brexit referendum

January 22, 2019

Despite the uncertainty caused by Brexit, non-UK based investors are still pouring capital into British startups. Take a look at the top 10 foreign VC investors in UK startups since the Brexit referendum.

No-deal means no deals? How Brexit could impact UK private equity

January 14, 2019

With only a couple of months to go until the UK is supposed to leave the EU after 46 years, the continent waits to see what a post-Brexit world will look like. What could be the impact on UK PE?

UK proposes post-Brexit startup fund to back future unicorns

August 2, 2017

The UK Treasury has announced plans to set up a new investment vehicle for startups, the National Investment Fund, to support them on their journey to become unicorns. The vehicle could be created...