American businesses are witnessing a rise in anti-American sentiment worldwide. What is the impact of this, and how can American companies and investors that trade, invest and profit from their presence overseas protect themselves?
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CB Insight 'State of Venture 2024' Report: Insights and Advisory
Venture capital is evolving rapidly, with AI, fintech, and climate tech dominating investment flows. According to CB Insights’ State of Venture 2024 report, global VC funding has hit an eight-year low, but key sectors and regions are still thriving. While the US, UK, and parts of Asia attract strong investment, China, Canada, and Germany face declines. As governments refine policies and start-ups adapt to investor demands, 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for venture-backed innovation.
Why Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups, and Investors Need Strategic Communications to Grow
Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement are not optional for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and investors—they’re essential for driving growth and building resilience. This blog explores how embedding these strategies from the outset helps businesses overcome challenges, attract investment, and achieve sustainable success.
Maximising the UK Industrial Strategy: A Guide for Business Leaders, Investors, and Policymakers
Today, the UK government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, a public consultation that asks businesses to' help shape the industrial strategy.’ Timed to coincide with the International Investment Summit, the Green Paper presents the government’s vision for driving long-term economic growth. Yet, while it is being unveiled at a gathering of international investors, the UK must support the creation of a corporate venture capital ecosystem that can support UK innovation that can deliver growth.
How to secure Venture Capital in a Volatile Economy: The Critical Role of Reputation Management
American venture capital firms are making fewer deals. They are, as has been said before, keeping their investment powder dry for now. They are risk averse and seek opportunities where trust and reputation are factored into the business plan. But what can start-ups and companies looking for investments do to reassure VCs and other investors? I outline some initial strategic and tactical thinking and activities.
Communications Strategies for Corporate Venture Capital firms
Venture capital companies are still one of the leading investors in innovation and growth but because of the current fiscal landscape they are keeping back on many deals. Now could be the time for corporate ventures to move in and establish their capital and sector expertise. But to do this they need an effective strategy and communication.