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Shared Insight: Growth of UK SaaS Market and Top Companies to Watch

Shared Insight: Growth of UK SaaS Market and Top Companies to Watch

The SaaS sector is one of the fastest growing in the world. In similar ways to MedTech, EdTech and AI, the Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled for faster, smarter, and more progressive solutions.

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A Reflection on H2-2023 M&A Activities in the UK & Ireland

A Reflection on H2-2023 M&A Activities in the UK & Ireland

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are increasingly pivotal for both large corporations and the agile, dynamic SMEs navigating competitive sectors.

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Shared Insight: The Future of BioTech in the UK

Shared Insight: The Future of BioTech in the UK

In the last decade, the UK has emerged as a prominent figure for developing biotechnology, especially in Europe.

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Shared Insight: The Future of FoodTech in the UK

Shared Insight: The Future of FoodTech in the UK

Over the last five years, FoodTech has had a meteoric rise. The rapid growth has already had a huge impact in the way that we produce, distribute, and consume food.

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Shared Insight: EdTech's Massive Growth In The UK

Shared Insight: EdTech's Massive Growth In The UK

EdTech is a rapidly growing sector in the UK, and the country is considered an EdTech hotspot. Our article explores some of the biggest players in the UK EdTech Sector.

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How To Strengthen Your Assets And IP: Strategies for Success

How To Strengthen Your Assets And IP: Strategies for Success

In October's Strategies for Success you'll find tips on how to protect and optimise the strength of your assets and IP prior to selling your business.

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Shared Insight: The Landscape of UK IPOs and Acquisitions

Shared Insight: The Landscape of UK IPOs and Acquisitions

October's Shared Insight will be investigating the landscape of IPOs and acquisitions in the UK and what is shaping the latest trends.

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How To Conduct Effective Reverse Due Diligence: Strategies for Success

How To Conduct Effective Reverse Due Diligence: Strategies for Success

Our Strategies for Success will tell you how to conduct effective Reverse Due Diligence to get the most out of your business transaction.

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Shared Insight: Fintech Trends & Thriving Subsectors

Shared Insight: Fintech Trends & Thriving Subsectors

In our September Shared Insight we analyse some intriguing trends in the most popular Fintech subsectors.

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Maximising Value Prior to Selling Your Business: Strategies for Success

Maximising Value Prior to Selling Your Business: Strategies for Success

It doesn’t matter which exit route you decide to take to sell your business, you want to maximise the value of your business prior to selling.

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Shared Insight: The Rise of Renewable Energy M&A

Shared Insight: The Rise of Renewable Energy M&A

Conversation around sustainability and the future of our planet continues to grow, and there is one sector that is catching the attention of investors: the renewable energy sector.

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M&A Market Trends July 2023

M&A Market Trends July 2023

M&A grows more popular every year, no longer exclusive to large companies, an increasing number of SMEs are joining them on both the buy-side and the sell-side.

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How resilient is the equity funding landscape in Wales?

How resilient is the equity funding landscape in Wales?

Equity funding provides a substantial injection of capital into a business. This influx of funds allows companies to invest in various areas critical for growth.

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Fuelling Employee Ownership: Demystifying the Funding of EOTs

Fuelling Employee Ownership: Demystifying the Funding of EOTs

Employee Ownership is becoming an ever more popular form of business sale, but how are they funded? Learn what routes might be open to you.

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Inside AI: Funding Landscape & M&A Impact

Inside AI: Funding Landscape & M&A Impact

GS Verde explores the current landscape of AI funding deals in the UK to better understand what’s happening with the world’s current trendiest topic.

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Selling your business: How tax efficient is your succession or exit plan?

Selling your business: How tax efficient is your succession or exit plan?

Is your business exit plan tax efficient? The sale of a business will have various tax implications. How will your situation be affected? What type of tax must you pay? Can you claim any tax relief?

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Behind the deal: how selling your business to employees unlocks long term benefits

Behind the deal: how selling your business to employees unlocks long term benefits

Employee Ownership Trusts have emerged as a popular transaction, whereby business owners can pass the reins of the business to their workforce while retaining some level of ownership.

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Why businesses are turning to employee ownership at record rates

Why businesses are turning to employee ownership at record rates

Learn more about the rapid growth of employee ownership, and the benefits this model of business brings, including increased success, profitability and sustainability.

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De-risking the deal: How to ensure your business is sale-ready

De-risking the deal: How to ensure your business is sale-ready

Reverse due diligence provides an opportunity to strengthen the business; the benefits of getting an outside perspective from specialists in a formal, organised manner cannot be overstated.

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M&A optimism renewed for year ahead

M&A optimism renewed for year ahead

Following months of economic disruption, it would seem there is a relative calm amongst UK markets. While there are still headwinds to contend with, the outlook has improved considerably.

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Behind the deal: how strategic acquisitions accelerate business growth

Behind the deal: how strategic acquisitions accelerate business growth

A deeper look into some of the deals GS Verde has advised on, exploring the strategic influences behind a company acquisition and reasons to buy a business.

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Understanding the changes to R&D Tax Credits

Understanding the changes to R&D Tax Credits

R&D Tax Credits are designed to support investment, productivity and growth amongst UK businesses. In this article, GS Verde’s tax experts explore the details of recent updates to the system.

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Recruitment proves resilient amongst M&A headwinds

Recruitment proves resilient amongst M&A headwinds

From furlough schemes to record employment rates: the recruitment sector has seen just about every extreme in the past two years. Here, GS Verde explore the activity and trends in recruitment M&A.

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Investing in growth: Making the most of R&D Tax Credits (RDEC)

Investing in growth: Making the most of R&D Tax Credits (RDEC)

For many businesses, the cash injection from R&D tax relief can foster growth through reinvestment. Here, GS Verde Group's tax experts explain how to make the best of your application.

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A growing appetite: the future of food manufacturing in the UK

A growing appetite: the future of food manufacturing in the UK

The UK’s food & drink manufacturing sector is not just one of historic & cultural importance but also the largest manufacturing division. What does the future of this sector look like among headwinds?

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How EdTech investment is shaping the future of learning

How EdTech investment is shaping the future of learning

Acceleration has been felt across many sectors, but especially in EdTech. In this article, GS Verde explores how innovation in this field will inspire the future of learning.

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UK drives global HealthTech sector growth

UK drives global HealthTech sector growth

The UK HealthTech market is booming, so much so that it is driving global sector growth. In this article, GS Verde examine the key trends defining the UK HealthTech market.

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Why Employee Ownership is on the increase

Why Employee Ownership is on the increase

With growing numbers of businesses opting to sell the majority shareholding to staff, the GS Verde Group explore the attractions of this unique business structure & how companies can benefit from it.

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Exits in the UK: Reflecting on a milestone decade

Exits in the UK: Reflecting on a milestone decade

The past 10 years mark a milestone decade for high growth exits in the UK. What does this period of increased activity indicate for the future of acquisitions and IPOs?

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High-growth hubs: The leading UK cities for start-ups

High-growth hubs: The leading UK cities for start-ups

London is undoubtedly the centre of the UK’s high-growth economy. But outside the UK capital, there are plenty of smaller cities building their own leading tech hubs.

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Artificial intelligence one of the UK’s most active start-up sectors

Artificial intelligence one of the UK’s most active start-up sectors

Deal activity in Artificial Intelligence start-ups is on the rise – in this article GS Verde examine the latest investment trends as the applications of AI diversify.

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The UK M&A Market - January 2022 Valuation Barometer

The UK M&A Market - January 2022 Valuation Barometer

M&A deal value has increased, data indicates. Dealmaking experts the GS Verde Group reflect on recent deals, with deal counts and valuation multiples in UK M&A from MarktoMarket

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CleanTech sector set to soar with heightened investment

CleanTech sector set to soar with heightened investment

Exploring the latest investment trends, the CleanTech sector is primed to boom in the wake of rising traditional energy costs. This article notes how CleanTech investment has soared.

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The UK M&A Market - December 2021 Valuation Barometer

The UK M&A Market - December 2021 Valuation Barometer

M&A deal value has increased, data indicates. Dealmaking experts the GS Verde Group reflect on recent deals, with deal counts and valuation multiples in UK M&A in November 2021 from MarktoMarket.

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Fintech continues to lead equity market funding

Fintech continues to lead equity market funding

The number of fintech companies operating in the UK (and globally) has boomed, as has the number of people incorporating financial technology into their daily lives.

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