Why Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Becoming GPs
Sovereign wealth funds are quietly building their own asset-management platforms. They are becoming the GPs they used to fund, not just the LPs behind them. What is the impact of this move?
Burnham, Healey and Reynolds: Britain's Growth Moment?
Burnham, Healey and Reynolds are now responsible for growth. William Hague, Chancellor of Oxford University and former Leader of the Conservative Party, says Britain's problem isn't invention, but conversion and commercialisation. He's right. But we also need to talk about culture, and the risk-averse mindset that holds back British innovation instead of rewarding it.
Corporate Venture Capital: The Human Innovation Gap
Two days at the Global Corporate Venturing Symposium in London confirmed something I have believed for years: the biggest barrier to innovation in investment, defence, and deep tech is not the technology. It is the risk-averse culture inside the institutions that should be accelerating it. Here is what the signals said, and why it matters now.
Why Now Is the Moment to Invest in UK Life Sciences Sector
The UK life sciences sector is backed by world-class science, £520 million in government commitments, and new private market infrastructure. So why is 94% of late-stage capital still coming from overseas?
Geopolitics, Trust and the 2026 Strategy Test
Six signals for 2026 that leaders in government, technology and investment should act on now. A strategic view of geopolitics, trust and reputation as operating constraints.
Are We Pricing Tech Ambition or Inflating a Bubble?
Tech IPO valuations are soaring as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic reshape markets. We need to think whether ambition, narrative and AI hype are driving sustainable value or a growing bubble.
The Geopolitics Shift Boards Cannot Ignore
The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a break from liberal globalisation. Supply-chain control and strategic competition are now board-level priorities. What this means for investors and executives.
2025 UK Budget: Tax Rises, Tough Choices and the Missing Growth Strategy
The UK’s 2025 Budget raised taxes to historic highs but failed to reduce regulatory friction or unlock investment. Here is why these risks pose a long-term growth and why the narrative will impact how UK businesses see the benefit of investing.
Why CVCs Must Lead with Strategic Communication
Corporate venture capital is more than capital, it’s capability, insight, and strategic advantage. But to scale innovation and deliver returns, CVCs must treat communications as core infrastructure. I attended GCV Symposium in London this week and discussed why strategic comms is critical to trust, growth, and investor value.