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UK Falls on Global IPO Ranking while Deal Value increased by 60% YoY   Thanks again to Sylvia Klimaki for inviting our CEO, Claire Trachet, to share insights about the state of UK IPOs and M&A with Tom Mackenzie on Bloomberg's Daybreak Europe. The UK equities market faces an urgent need for transformative change having experienced a significant exodus over the past year - with roughly 45 companies leaving the London market. As Claire highlighted during the broadcast, the decline in IPO activity has been building for years, with companies increasingly drawn to the U.S. or private equity routes to access capital. The frozen IPO market has also seen a surge of M&A activity in the UK with over $300 billion in deal value this year. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The UK retains strong fundamentals in tech innovation and a robust startup ecosystem, with private equity playing a vital role in scaling businesses to valuations we couldn’t imagine 15 years ago. Claire highlights secondaries as a promising sounding board for IPO ready companies - however, the lack of liquidity and structural growth in UK markets poses significant challenges to scaling businesses through public listings. To turn the tide, we must invest in policies today that will strengthen capital markets for the next two to three decades, particularly through collaboration with European markets, ensuring the UK remains competitive on a global stage. The question remains: How do we rebuild the UK’s IPO pipeline to reflect the dynamism of its private markets? See the full interview in the link below (min 26:10 - 31:30) https://lnkd.in/gMn4Vqvw #IPOMarket #MandA #UKBusiness #CapitalMarkets #Trachet #BloombergTV #EuropeanIPO #TechStartups #PrivateEquity

Just Eat annonced it will delisting from London Stock Exchange to cut costs 🚨 Thanks Joanna Partridge and The Guardian for speaking to our CEO, Claire Trachet, about the implications of Just Eat's decision and what it means for the London Stock Exchange. Disappointingly, Just Eat's delisting is part of a broader trend, one that has been ongoing over the past decade - most concerning was their reference to the LSE's liquidity and volume concerns, as Claire said in the article: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 15-20 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰, 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩, "𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘌𝘢𝘵, 𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘚𝘌 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵.” Although in this case Just Eat opted for another European capital market - Euronext - the bigger picture for both the UK and Europe signals a clear issue of losing promising companies to US shores. The reality is that no European-based alternative to NASDAQ can be built within the next 20 years if not done as a team - highlighting an urgent need for European powerhouses to team up and create a unified, compelling alternative to Nasdaq. Such an initiative could not only keep companies within Europe but also become so attractive that Nasdaq-listed companies might consider dual-listing in Europe. Read the full article here 👉: https://lnkd.in/eFPAmFkx #JustEat #LondonStockExchange #Delisting #Euronext #Nasdaq #EuropeanMarkets #CapitalMarkets #LiquidityConcerns #Investment #DualListing #StartupEcosystem

We are hosting Mindful Mornings: Yoga & Breakfast @ Web Summit 2024 Come start your day with an energising yoga session, followed by a casual breakfast with plenty of coffee - potentially a pastéis de nata or two. No pitches, just genuine conversation with like-minded entrepreneurs navigating similar journeys! Ditch the Pitch was created exclusively for high-growth founders to provide a reflective space in preparation for the fast-paced energy of Web Summit. If you or any Founders you know are heading to Web Summit this year then please register your interest below and we look forward to seeing you! Claire Trachet Marion DENIS Isabella Kalisperas Web Summit NH Collection nhcollection

Tech and Taxes: What do SMEs want to see in the upcoming Budget? Our CEO, Claire Trachet, recently spoke with Jennifer Sieg from City AM, to discuss the Autumn Budget and what tech startups are expecting to see from the Government. Following another consecutive drop in business confidence, coupled with increasing uncertainty over tax hikes, the message from startups and SMEs is clear: growth and innovation are the priority, policy should reflect this. As Claire points out in the article, "we must create an environment where founders feel confident that their risks will be rewarded". Claire highlights that a short-term focus on tax revenue will see the UK risk its crown as a “leading hub for tech start-ups”. Below we've rounded up the biggest concerns SME leaders are voicing, as well as what they're asking for from the upcoming Autumn Budget: 🎙 SMEs are voicing some serious concerns: 1. Talk of increased Employers NI could put a stop to hiring plans 2. Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax might scare off investors 3. Cutting AI and tech funding is holding back the UK’s much-needed progress to become a global tech leader 📖 What they’re asking for: 1. Pro-business policies to keep the UK at the forefront of the tech startup scene 2. Tax incentives to encourage digital adoption, which is crucial for staying competitive in a global market 3. A focus on upskilling the workforce, investing in talent to keep up with rapid innovation Keep reading Jennifer Sieg's Entrepreneurs section in City A.M. for the latest on London's startup and SME news. Check out the full piece and let us know: What would you like to see from the Autumn Budget on October 30th?

Calling Series A-C Founders interested in deeper discussions! We're launching our "Ditch the Pitch" events - an intimate conversation with no pitches, just incredible food. A Founders-only and small setting designed for founders who want to truly connect. Join our CEO, Claire Trachet and other growth-stage entrepreneurs as we discuss the new state-of-play in a curated topic. This first event will focus on the increasing overlap of Private Equity and Venture Capital in the #GrowthEquity stage. Our conversation will explore this emerging trends, whether and how to leverage it for your business. Thinking of a founder who should be part of this conversation? Tag them in the comments or forward them this invite 💌 And if not in London this 22nd October… “Ditch the Pitch" will be in Lisbon in November and Paris in December. Register your interest in the events & we look forward to insightful conversations with you! #fundraising #VC #PE #DitchthePitch

As the Autumn fundraising season kicks off, our CEO, Claire Trachet told CNBC in an interview on Monday: "The next 10 weeks are expected to be the best of FY24, and investors are eager to allocate the capital they've been holding." A big thank you to Karen Tso, Stephen Sedgwick and the entire team at CNBC Squawk Box Europe for having us on the show. The discussion centred around the evolving overlap between #privateequity and #venturecapital, showing how both sectors are increasingly converging in the growth equity space. With PE entering earlier growth stages and VCs extending their timelines, startups have more strategic options for capital than ever before. Recent announcements from Europe's VC scene signal a particularly active Autumn fundraising season, with Balderton Capital and Atomico making significant moves. Balderton’s $615M Early Stage Fund IX and $685M Growth Fund II, alongside Atomico’s $1.24B fund, show strong support for startups across all stages. For startups looking to raise in 2024, the next 10 weeks (Q4-24) are offering the best perspective of the past couple of years. With $2 trillion in dry powder ready to be deployed and good signals slowly piling on, it’s an exciting time for startups to seize that opportunity. #EUTech #Startups #Fundraising #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Growth #CNBC #BaldertonCapital #Atomico #Investment #SquawkBoxEurope

Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 🚀 Despite experiencing a VC investment rise of 12% in the first half of the year, the past couple of years have been a rollercoaster for startup funding. This is particularly true for Series C and later stage funding rounds. In an interview with Forbes highlighting Trachet's role in advising YesWeHack on their recent €26 million Series C round (led by PE firm Wendel) - our Founder, Claire Trachet shared with Trevor Clawson our approach and strategy to successfully close deals. The article highlights how our Team helps startups increase the odds, optimise operations and prolong the runway. Read more (link in Comments) to discover the strategies that can make a difference and why resilience, innovation, and a clear growth trajectory are more critical than ever: The Tricky Series C: How Startups Can Boost Their Funding Chances. #StartupFunding #SeriesC #Innovation #Growth #Entrepreneurship #Trachet #Forbes #Cybersecurity

During structural change, how are businesses leveraging the power of storytelling? In conversation with CIO Online, our CEO Claire Trachet explained why industry leaders are using emotion-led narratives to communicate internally and externally.    Accenture acquired our client The Storytellers | Part of Accenture last October to strengthen their emphasis on storytelling when helping their clients articulate and activate their strategy.    How will storytelling continue to influence the M&A sector in 2024? Find out below.    #MandA #Trachet #BusinessAdvisory #MergersAndAcquisitions

We are off to a strong start in 2024 with Trachet mentioned in the FT Adviser's essential reads list last Friday!   In this piece, our CEO Claire Trachet explores how we can strengthen the domestic investment market by harnessing AI.   The growth of AI holds enormous potential for the UK's economy and could have a seismic impact on SMEs and scale-ups across the country.   International cooperation and commitment from policymakers to address barriers and challenges will be key to seeing sustainable growth in this space.   Learn about the challenges that have been outlined by reading the full feature.   #Trachet #BusinessAdvisory #AI