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Corporate Finance Faculty

Start-ups, scale-ups and venture capital

Attracting investment for start-ups and scale-ups, and case studies of high-growth companies.
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Henry Whorwood Beauhurst head of research and consultancy ICAEW Corporate Financier opinion
Henry Whorwood on a new approach to VC
  • Article
  • 09 Jul 2024
Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst says resilient growth rather than growth at all costs might see a new approach to VC.
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Healthy outlook: life sciences M&A
  • Article
  • 10 May 2024
Dealmaking in the life sciences sector remains strong. David Prosser looks at patient capital investing in future patients.
Henry Whorwood is head of research and consultancy at Beauhurst, the data and analytics company with a focus on high growth companies and a member of the Corporate Finance Faculty
Henry Whorwood: Times are changing
  • Article
  • 12 Feb 2024
In tougher times for early-stage investing, Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst says it’s time to go even more counter-cyclical.
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Closing the gender gap: work in progress
  • Article
  • 06 Dec 2023
Female-founded businesses are beginning to see an increase in investment, but when it comes to scaling and achieving exit, there is much more to be done.
Jon Moulton ICAEW Corporate Financier
Jon Moulton on valuing portfolio companies
  • Article
  • 09 Nov 2023
Valuing portfolio companies has always been something of an art, but the only true valuation is on exit, says Jon Moulton.
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Roadshow: South West
  • Article
  • 11 Sep 2023
It’s been a subdued period for M&A activity in the South West, but advisers can now see clouds clearing as a raft of new regional funding becomes available. Andy Thomson reports.
Henry Whorwood Beauhurst head of research and consultancy ICAEW Corporate Financier opinion
Henry Whorwood on early-stage investing
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2023
There are plenty of red flags being hoisted in the world of early-stage investing, but (almost) always the optimist, Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst looks for the positives.
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Tech and the future of M&A
  • Article
  • 09 Jun 2023
Harnessing the opportunities technology offers M&A is a challenge. David Prosser speaks to advisers and investors about new technology and its impact on the future of dealmaking and execution.
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Practical guidance

Read the Corporate Finance Faculty's good practice guidelines and technical releases on start-ups, venture capital and other aspects of corporate finance.
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AI in corporate finance
  • Hub page
  • 23 Sep 2024
The Corporate Finance Faculty have brought together insights and resources on how AI is being used in corporate finance to help you better understand the application benefits and risks, as well as the practical considerations as you begin to revolutionise how deals are done.
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Financial due diligence
  • Report
  • 22 Oct 2024
This guideline explores the what, why, who and how of performing effective financial due diligence (FDD) and the outcomes it should achieve. It considers how FDD interacts with other areas of due diligence and how today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, including AI, is reshaping the FDD process.
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The Business Finance Guide
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 Jun 2016
This independent guide draws on the expertise of partners from across the finance industry and business community to provide information on the financing options that may be available to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses at every stage of development.
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