Venture capital

In the last two years the number of exists has fallen by 40 per cent and the total amount of VC funding is down 50 per cent, according to new research by NESTA.

In 2009, 447 Israeli high-tech companies raised $1.12 billion from local and foreign venture investors, 46 per cent below 2008 levels.

German VCs at last week’s Venture Lounge in Munich showed little appetite for me-too Internet companies.

The impact of government support for venture capital is limited by restrictions and red tape, says a UK investigation.

With their pockets boosted by government tax breaks, and domestic competition fierce, French venture capitalists are looking for pastures new.

The British Business Angels Association is launching a government-backed campaign to promote business angel investing in the UK.