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Partnerships and acquisitions are needed to keep up with technological innovation, says Sheila Patel
Outsized gains from venture capital are shared among a small group of really big winners
Young entrepreneurs are stepping into a void left by unimaginative public policies and shoddy infrastructure
Paris on the march as a European hub for sector start-ups
Businesses with a strong online presence have been turbocharged by pandemic-led digitalisation
Economists worry the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant could undermine the EU recovery
New rules have left field open for US and European venture capitalists
Plus, a $30bn M&A courtroom drama signs on for another season
Traditional model of private finance for start-ups overtaken by rush of new investors
Private companies worth more than $1bn proliferate with US groups leading the way
Experts warn that the sector should be ranked with other alternatives
The Enterprise Investment Scheme and venture capital trusts come with a string of tax breaks — and social benefits
SoftBank Vision Fund 2 leads private financing round that Cambridge group says is medtech’s biggest
Savers given more access to early-state investments but warned of risks
BackingMinds seeks out early-stage start-ups involving overlooked founders, sectors or target customers
The US central bank’s move is based on new predictions of faster growth and sharply higher inflation
Harry Stebbings secures investment from MIT and Rothschild-backed RIT Capital Partners
Venture capital is flowing back but into different start-ups than in the US
Sum amassed by Flagship Pioneering is among largest in pharmaceutical industry
Investors hungry for higher returns spur rapid growth in offbeat assets
Managers fear government proposal will see savers lose money through higher fees
Revolution Precrafted becomes a cautionary tale for valuation-focused start-ups
US platform says it is expanding beyond tech companies into other sectors
Plus, a lesson in bad bankruptcy cases from the National Rifle Association, and the scooter Spac with some curious revenue growth
Sector’s lower valuations have sparked interest among US and Asian funds
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