Welcome to this ICAEW Insights ‘In Focus’ podcast. This is where we interrogate a specific but timely topic from the world of accountancy, business and finance.

On this show, we’ll provide some analysis and insight into the following:

• What were the most important sources of funding and government support for businesses during the pandemic?
• What does that mean now for companies seeking to put in place a new capital structure for growth? And what are the most important considerations for businesses seeking additional funding as the country opens up again?
• How can early stage, innovative companies fund growth?
• What types of smaller companies are equity providers – business angels, venture capital and private equity – particularly interested in supporting?
• From the perspective of banks and equity backers, what are the most useful things a company can ask their accountants to do for them?
• What are the do’s and don’ts when raising finance?

Host

David Petrie, Head of Corporate Finance, ICAEW

Guests

• Graeme Sands, Corporate and Growth Banking Director, Virgin Money UK
• Steve Cordiner, Head of Unquoted Investment, Gresham House Ventures
• Maggie Rodriguez-Piza, Chief Executive, Funding London
• Asif Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director, Acclivity Advisors
• Wendy Smith, Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovate UK EDGE North

Producer

Natalie Chisholm

Episode published: 20 August 2021
Podcast recorded: 12 August 2021