NESTA aims to promote policy research in the area of early-stage finance.
We work closely with various stakeholders, including the British Venture Capital Association, the British Business Angels Association, universities, and government departments, such as BIS (The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills), to carry out primary and secondary research around the early-stage investment agenda in the UK and Europe.
Our research aims to provide concrete answers to questions concerning early-stage investments and to stimulate a constructive debate between policymakers, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs.
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From funding gaps to thin markets
This report analyses the impact of investment from UK government-backed venture capital schemes on funded firms over the period 1995-2008.
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Reshaping the UK Economy
Reshaping the UK Economy proposes a timely, efficient and smart way for government to support and stimulate investment in high-growth companies.
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Micro Funds
Micro Funds identifies the Micro Fund investment model and experience for both fund and portfolio firms.
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Siding with the Angels
Siding with the Angels addresses the profits and outcomes of business angel investment in the UK.
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Shifting Sands: The Changing Nature of the Early-Stage Venture Capital Market in the UK
Shifting Sands highlights the growing dependence by entrepreneurs in the UK on public sources of finance.
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