Arya.ag lands $81 million as volatility tests farm economics Arya.ag, an Indian agritech company that combines near-farm storage with credit and market access for farmers, has raised an $81 million all-equity Series D round led by GEF Capital Partners. The…
ECI Partners forecasts renewed UK private equity momentum ECI Partners expects UK private equity dealmaking to regain momentum in 2026, pointing to a combination of investor pressure for cash returns, a growing focus on the mid-market, and the accelerating role…
UK scaleups to watch: the $250M–$1B cohort heading into 2026 The UK’s startup ecosystem is entering 2026 with a growing middle tier of “almost-unicorns”: companies typically valued between $250 million and $1 billion. These businesses tend to have product-market fit,…
The end of innovation in isolation No company can afford to innovate in isolation. The pace at which new technologies and business models emerge increasingly outstrips what traditional in-house research and development can deliver on its own. In boardrooms across…
Europe’s venture capital priorities in 2025 European venture capital is entering 2025 with a clearer playbook: back AI where it is defensible and revenue-linked, fund deep tech that can translate research into industrial advantage, and accelerate climate solutions that can…
Deep tech fundraising is shifting from proof to belief In deep tech, founders often assume the path to capital is straightforward: show the data, publish the results, and let the numbers speak. But in today’s fundraising environment—where long timelines, technical…
Venture investors see climate tech’s long game intact After a turbulent year for venture capital, many investors are still signaling confidence in climate technology’s long-term trajectory. The near-term environment has been marked by tighter financing conditions, more conservative deal terms,…
UK climate tech draws £400M+ in 2025 as investors back decarbonisation UK climate technology companies have raised more than £400 million so far in 2025, highlighting continued investor appetite for solutions aimed at cutting emissions across energy, industry and agriculture.…
AI is changing competition by making feedback cheap The most consequential impact AI has had on business so far is not a single breakthrough product or a headline-grabbing chatbot. It is a structural change in how companies compete: in skilled…
European food retail remains a strategic growth engine European food retail continues to rank among the continent’s most dynamic and strategically important sectors, supported by resilient consumer demand and the essential nature of grocery spending. Industry participants describe the market…
