Startups and capital, clearly told
Startups and
the capital behind them.
News about the companies being built, the investors backing them and the markets they move into. We also help startups and portfolio companies find their way to customers.
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What changed in startups and capital?
Short, factual reports from companies, investors, filings and regulators.
Venture capital
Germany’s Growth Fund commits more than €1bnKfW Capital says the fund completed its investment period after committing to 46 venture funds and five direct co-investments.Hedge funds
BH Macro reports 2.43% NAV return for the first half of 2026 as its discount narrowsThe London-listed feeder into the Brevan Howard Master Fund posted modest NAV gains for the six months to 30 June 2026, with share prices rising faster than NAV.Deals
Main Capital raises price for Tribal Group businesses to about £231.2mTribal Group has agreed improved terms with a Main Capital Partners vehicle for the sale of its businesses, lifting proceeds to roughly 105 pence per share.Private equity
Argos closes Mid-Market IX at €736m, 23% above its €600m targetThe independent European private equity firm has closed its ninth Mid-Market fund 64% larger than the previous vintage.
Germany’s Growth Fund commits more than €1bnKfW Capital says the fund completed its investment period after committing to 46 venture funds and five direct co-investments.Hedge funds
BH Macro reports 2.43% NAV return for the first half of 2026 as its discount narrowsThe London-listed feeder into the Brevan Howard Master Fund posted modest NAV gains for the six months to 30 June 2026, with share prices rising faster than NAV.Deals
Main Capital raises price for Tribal Group businesses to about £231.2mTribal Group has agreed improved terms with a Main Capital Partners vehicle for the sale of its businesses, lifting proceeds to roughly 105 pence per share.Private equity
Argos closes Mid-Market IX at €736m, 23% above its €600m targetThe independent European private equity firm has closed its ninth Mid-Market fund 64% larger than the previous vintage.
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Who backs and advises growth?
Start with the firm, its market and the work it says it does.
01Placement agentsFind independent and bank-affiliated advisers by name, base and focus.Explore placement agents ↗02UK private equityBrowse a sourced, alphabetical directory of UK private equity firms.Explore UK firms ↗03European mid-marketCompare firms across European markets by country and investment focus.Explore European firms ↗
Directories are alphabetical and unranked. Each listed firm links to its own website.
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