Oxford University Innovation (OUI), the technology transfer office of the University of Oxford, has launched its 2024 report "Shaping the Future: Oxford's Innovation Impact", showing it raised millions of pounds to fund innovative research and venture creation, filed scores of new patents and created more than 15 new companies over the past 12 months.

UK startups need more support in understanding an increasingly complex early stage funding process. A new survey from Angel Investment Network (AIN), the world's largest online angel investment platform reveals that less than half of respondents (44%) said they had a good understanding of the fundraising process when dealing with investors. Less than 1 in 7 (15%) described this as very good.

The survey of 223 startups highlights a big gap in fundraising expectations versus the current reality of the process with more challenging market conditions. For startups that had previously raised investment, 54% revealed it had taken longer than expected, versus just 17% who said it was quicker than expected.

The 14th edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI) evaluates green finance offerings from 97 financial centres. The GGFI serves as a valuable measure of the development of green finance for policy and investment decision-makers.

The number of private investors who say they consider ESG when investing has dropped for the third year in a row, according to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

New independent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management reveals a significant year-on-year increase in the number of entrepreneurs looking to sell their business.

USA: SWAN Impact Network, which is focused on uniting angel investors and visionary entrepreneurs, has published its first report.

British Business Bank has commited a record £2.3bn in smaller business finance to the market in 2023/24, but reports unrealised loss due to short-term fall in valuations.   2023 activities are expected to create close to 40,000 additional jobs and £8.4bn of gross value added.

New analysis from the O3 platform, an AI-powered venture classification platform developed by the University of Oxford and OpenOcean, has revealed surprising insights into the UK's AI startup funding landscape. 

Scottish Enterprise’s new risk capital market report indicates that despite challenging market conditions, Scotland has retained its position as one of the UK’s top performing markets in 2023, with significant continued investment.

GP Bullhound has announced the release of its Titans of Tech 2024 report. For the tenth year in a row, GP Bullhound has released its annual Titans of Tech report, highlighting and analysing the growth trends in Europe's tech ecosystem. This comprehensive analysis underscores the resilience and growth of Europe's tech sector, setting the stage for a new era of innovation and investment.

New data shows the alarming impact that financial pressures are having on university and business collaboration. Our innovative economy relies on this collaboration to drive growth and prosperity.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), a cornerstone of the UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Since its inception in 1994, the EIS has played a pivotal role in nurturing innovation and fostering economic growth. Alongside its sister scheme, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), it has facilitated over £30 billion in private investment into 53,000 startups across the nation.