It seems that we are finally beginning to grasp the true value of localism: not as an R&D lab for the centre, but as a powerful force in its own right. But this new vision of localism also calls for new types of social finance.
Two events that remind me that although we are a UK based fund, investing in UK technology, the markets that our businesses can address are global.
It's taken a while, but at last a new type of high street bank has emerged from the wreckage of the credit crunch.
Last week I went to a couple of interesting events which highlighted some of the key questions facing the Venture industry and the broader issue of access to capital for high growth innovative businesses.
Find out why we have invested in a semiconductor company, and the criteria we use when assessing the market
Welcome to my new Investments blog. I'll be sharing insights with you about growth companies, early stage investments and the wider entrepreneurial and venture industry
NESTA's research team have just completed a review of the UK early stage Venture Industry
Over the past few years in the UK there has been a growing sense of disillusionment in the transparency of parliament and its elected officials. Revelations and the resulting scandal over unnecessary expenses claims means that our trust in MPs has never been lower.
Apparently the average productive time of a drill in its entire lifetime is about 12-13 minutes.
How to open up local data: notes, tips and tricks from Warwickshire council
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