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A new report released by KPMG this week has revealed that Brexit could trigger a new wave of innovation across… read more

Investors flock to UK fintech

28th July 2017

The UK is globally renowned for its thriving fintech industry. With London recently being crowned the European capital of fintech,… read more

IW Capital prepares to launch new funding round for WeSwap

21st July 2017

The UK is globally renowned for its vibrant community of financial technology scale-ups. As a result, the fintech industry has become… read more

IW Capital reveals HNW investor sentiment towards the Conservative-DUP Government

13th July 2017

The snap General Election held in June was a defining moment in UK politics, delivering a hung parliament and an… read more

What does Theresa May’s political pact with the DUP mean for UK investors?

29th June 2017

After a period of political uncertainty following the 2017 General Election, this week Theresa May confirmed that the Conservative Party… read more

IW Capital launches ‘EIS in 2017: General Election edition’

23rd June 2017

During the 2017 General Election, IW Capital was called upon by leading publications to voice its views on how this… read more

The 2017 General Election ends in a hung parliament – What now?

9th June 2017

Britain today woke to the shock news that none of the major political parties have won enough seats to rule… read more

Charting investor sentiment in times of change

19th May 2017

Political campaigning ramped up this week with each of the major political parties releasing their respective election manifestos. For businesses,… read more

As Britain approaches the snap general election, the UK economy strides forward

11th May 2017

Following the decision of the British public to leave the European Union (EU) in June 2016, there was initial speculation… read more

Which Asset Classes are Investors Turning to in the 2017/18 Financial Year?

8th May 2017

The beginning of the new tax year on 6 April marks a vital time for British taxpayers to reflect on… read more

As Britain prepares for Brexit, tax-efficient investment schemes are vital

28th April 2017

Britain has entered an era of profound transformation as it prepares to leave the European Union and forge its own… read more

IW Capital Research Features in The Independent

21st April 2017

So far, 2017 has proven to be a positive year for British businesses seeking finance from alternative platforms. Last week,… read more

With Brexit underway, UK investors turn to the private sector

13th April 2017

Britain’s path towards Brexit has officially begun, with Article 50 triggered on 29 March and the two-year negotiation period now… read more

IW Capital welcomes the new tax year

7th April 2017

Thursday 6 April marked the beginning of the 2017/18 tax year. Unlike previous years, the coming 12 months take on… read more

IW Capital Launches the 2017 Investor Risk Profile

29th March 2017

Immediately following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), there was initial speculation that investors would begin retreating from… read more

As Britain prepares for Brexit, what do investors need to be aware of ahead of the new tax year?

24th March 2017

April 6 marks the beginning of the 2017/18 tax year. With a raft of new tax measures coming into force,… read more

Three weeks to go: are you prepared for the new tax year?

16th March 2017

It is exactly three weeks until the start of the new financial year, with many investors seizing this opportunity to… read more

2017 Spring Budget Factsheet – What did the Budget mean for SMEs and investors?

9th March 2017

On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered his first and last Spring Budget. The announcement, which will now move to the autumn,… read more

Debt and Equity Investment: The Nation’s SME Investor Profile for 2017

3rd March 2017

The UK ranks as the second most entrepreneurial country in the world, boasting lucrative investment opportunities across the private sector.… read more

What can SMEs and investors expect from the 2017 Spring Budget?

23rd February 2017

Taking place in just 13 days’ time, the UK’s investors and SMEs are casting their eye forward with keen interest… read more

National Press Features IW Capital’s Investor Research

17th February 2017

In times of transition, it is vital that businesses and investors receive the support and insight they require to move… read more

IW Capital Reveals the Fears and Aspirations of UK Investors in 2017

10th February 2017

The United Kingdom’s economic resilience in the months following the Brexit announcement and setting of interest rates to a record… read more

Understanding Investor Intentions in Light of Brexit

3rd February 2017

Over the past few weeks, Brexit has dominated the national press. The Government has offered greater clarity to investors and… read more

How will a turbulent 2016 affect investors’ 2017 financial strategies?

27th January 2017

Proving to be one of the most momentous years in modern British history, 2016 was filled with defining political announcements… read more

How Can EIS Support Your Tax Strategy in 2017?

20th January 2017

January is always a busy time of year for the British taxpayer. With just under two weeks left for people… read more

What has Brexit Really Meant for the UK’s Private Sector?

13th January 2017

As it nears seven months since the EU referendum vote, a number of new research reports have come to light… read more

What will 2017 mean for Equity and Debt Investment?

6th January 2017

2016 proved to be a year of defining political announcements and economic events for Britain’s bustling community of scale-ups and… read more

IW Capital reviews 2016: A year for scale-ups

21st December 2016

2016 has been a defining year for Britain’s private sector businesses. The country’s bustling community of relentless entrepreneurs – particularly… read more

SME Appetite for Private Equity Investment Rising

16th December 2016

With 2016 drawing to a close, it is the time of year when industries reflect on the events of the… read more

IW Capital celebrates the WeSwap story

7th December 2016

Over the past five years, alternative finance has become a fundamental source of growth capital for Britain’s bustling community of… read more

What Does the Autumn Statement Mean for Britain’s Tax System?

2nd December 2016

As the dust settles from the 2016 Autumn Statement, businesses and industry bodies have been reviewing the policy announcements delivered… read more

IW Capital reacts to the 2016 Autumn Statement

25th November 2016

On Wednesday 23 November, Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered what would prove to be his first and last Autumn Statement. Having… read more

Parliament Report Calls on Government to Support EIS

11th November 2016

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was significantly reduced –… read more

What do SMEs Want to see from the Autumn Statement?

4th November 2016

On 23 November Philip Hammond will deliver this year’s Autumn Statement, his first since being appointed Chancellor in the aftermath… read more

IW Capital and Crowdfinders’ Research to Reveal British Business Funding Habits

28th October 2016

The success of Britain’s alternative finance industry has created a global benchmark for SME investment. In 2015, the market grew… read more

IW Capital Launches New Debt Arm to Support Investor Demand

21st October 2016

Since Britain announced that it would be leaving the European Union, the economy has entered a transitional period of structural… read more

Record Number of Private Businesses Operating in the UK

14th October 2016

Earlier this week, the Government revealed that a record 5.5 million private businesses are now operating in the UK. Perhaps… read more

IW Capital Launches New Report: What do Record-Low Interest Rates Mean for EIS?

5th October 2016

On Wednesday 3 August 2016, the Bank of England (BoE) made the decision to cut UK interest rates from 0.5%… read more

IW Capital Launches its Forecast Report on the Alternative Finance Industry

27th September 2016

Britain is globally renowned for its alternative finance industry. Since 2011, government and industry bodies have responded to mounting market… read more

In the Wake of Brexit, SMEs call for more Private Investment

23rd September 2016

The new-look Conservative Government, which was assembled in the aftermath of the EU referendum when Prime Minister David Cameron and… read more

Bridging the Gap between SME Confidence and Positive Investor Sentiment

16th September 2016

On 24 June, when the news broke that Britain had voted in favour of leaving the European Union (EU), there… read more

How and Why the Alternative Finance Industry Must Evolve to Support SMEs

9th September 2016

At IW Capital we have long championed the importance of SMEs to the health and growth prospects of the UK’s… read more

IW Capital Officially Launches Access 42

1st September 2016

2016 has been year of defining political and economic events which will shape the future of Britain’s investment landscape. Despite… read more

The Importance of Championing and Supporting Britain’s Regional SMEs

25th August 2016

In the aftermath of the EU referendum, we were left with two important questions that needed answering. Firstly, how would… read more

Positive Signs for Britain’s Private Sector Post the EU Referendum

19th August 2016

When former Prime Minister David Cameron tendered his resignation in June 2016, it prompted a period of significant political transition… read more

What will the Interest Rates Cut mean for SME Investment?

12th August 2016

Last Thursday, the Bank of England announced that it would be cutting interest rates for the first time since 2009.… read more

IW Capital Launches New Report: Understanding Investor Sentiment in the Wake of Brexit

3rd August 2016

More than five weeks have passed since Britain voted in the EU referendum. Over 33 million adults – 72.2% of… read more

IW Capital Research Reveals Post Brexit Confidence Towards SMEs is High

29th July 2016

Following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), financial markets entered a period of uncertainty. No country has left… read more

Examining the SME Investment Landscape after Brexit

22nd July 2016

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has triggered a new economic and political era that will be more… read more

What Could This Dramatic Week in UK Politics Mean for SME Investment?

15th July 2016

It has been a week of rapid change in UK politics – one that could have a significant bearing on… read more

SMEs Must Embrace Brexit Disruption

8th July 2016

The result of the European Union (EU) referendum has sent shock-waves throughout Britain and beyond – not only was it… read more

IW Capital launches its Brexit edition of EIS in 2016

1st July 2016

Over the past week, international markets have been adjusting to the news that Britain will be leaving the European Union… read more

What does the EU Referendum mean for the Future of British Business?

24th June 2016

On Thursday 23 June, Britain went to the polls to make a ‘once in a lifetime decision’. After four months of… read more

£100 million funding drive ‘Race to Scale’ invests in Manchester-based SME

17th June 2016

UK SMEs are the bedrock of the British economy – accounting for 99% of all private businesses, 60% of private… read more

IW Capital Launches the SME Heatmap

9th June 2016

In February 2016, Chancellor George Osborne stated that the UK’s high-growth businesses “are leading the charge in rebuilding the country’s… read more

IW Capital’s Portfolio Companies Showcase the Benefits of Growth Finance for Scale-Ups

3rd June 2016

There is no denying the fundamental role of alternative finance in supporting British businesses. Investors clearly have the appetite for… read more

Scale-up Businesses across Britain Require Greater Growth Funding

27th May 2016

For Britain to continue on its path to economic prosperity, SMEs will have to play an increasingly more important role.… read more

Are Start-ups Stealing All the Limelight from Scale-ups?

20th May 2016

For the first time on record, lending to start-ups has overtaken that given to SMEs. According to the Business Enterprise… read more

Private Equity Investments on the Rise across Europe

13th May 2016

Last week we reported on the latest statistical release by HM Treasury regarding the amount of money being invested through… read more

2014 / 2015: Another Record Breaking Year for the EIS

6th May 2016

New figures released by HM Treasury have shown that 2014/15 proved to be another record-breaking year for the Enterprise Investment… read more

New Report Calls on Britain to Support its Scale-Up Community

28th April 2016

Entrepreneurship is flourishing in Britain, with new businesses being created at an increasing rate. In 2011, the number of start-ups… read more

The EU Referendum: What Could it Mean for British Businesses?

21st April 2016

The EU referendum is just nine weeks away and evidence suggests Britain remains evenly divided. A poll carried out by… read more

Announcing ‘Race to Scale’ – a funding initiative to support Britain’s scaling SMEs

15th April 2016

Britain’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the British economy. As will be revealed in our upcoming… read more

EIS Tax Relief Encourages Private Investment into UK Businesses

13th April 2016

Tax reliefs play a vitally important role in facilitating private investment into British businesses, according to a government-commissioned survey. The… read more

What Does the New Tax Year Have in Store for UK Investors and SMEs?

8th April 2016

In light of the new tax year, which started on Wednesday (6 April), a raft of new reforms have changed… read more

IW Capital Set to Launch ‘Sectors that Scale’

1st April 2016

Last month’s Budget contained numerous announcements aimed at bolstering the Government’s Northern Powerhouse and ‘devolution revolution’ initiatives. However, just several… read more

UK Investors Look to EIS for New Financial Year 2016/17

24th March 2016

Following the Spring Budget, businesses and individuals will now be looking towards the new financial year. Arriving on 6 April,… read more

Did George Osborne Deliver a ‘Budget for Business’?

16th March 2016

George Osborne has delivered his eighth Budget as Chancellor. Sugar took a not-so-sweet hit, while tax on alcohol and fuel… read more

IW Capital Launches the Taxpayer Sentiment Report 2016

10th March 2016

It is just six days until Chancellor George Osborne makes his 2016 Spring Budget announcement. As ever, changes to the… read more

New IW Capital EIS Report to Reveal Taxpayer Sentiment

8th March 2016

Between the passing of the self-assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2016 and the Government’s upcoming Budget announcement on 16… read more

What Does Brexit Uncertainty Mean for British Businesses?

4th March 2016

It is more than three months until the EU referendum but the ‘in or out’ debate is already dominating the… read more

BRITAIN CROWNED THE FINTECH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

26th February 2016

In August 2015, Chancellor George Osborne announced the Government’s ambition to make Britain the global fintech capital. To support this… read more

IW CAPITAL LAUNCHES ITS HIGH-GROWTH EIS REPORT: THE 2016 EDITION

22nd February 2016

Britain’s economy currently rests at a period of sustained good health, with forecasts indicating a stable rise in GDP at… read more

WHY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IS KEY TO EIS

16th February 2016

On 8 February, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) published its annual Green Budget document, highlighting the key economic conditions… read more

IW CAPITAL PRESENTS ITS NEW WEBSITE

15th February 2016

The arrival of the New Year has brought with it a series of targeted initiatives at IW Capital – a… read more

EIS ESSENTIAL AS BRITAIN’S SMALL BUSINESSES ‘STRUGGLE TO UPSCALE’

8th February 2016

A new report from the British Business Bank has found that small businesses are still struggling to upscale. Similar sentiment… read more

IW CAPITAL LAUNCHES SERIES OF MONTHLY EIS REPORTS – ‘EIS IN 2016’

1st February 2016

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is an integral part of the UK’s investment landscape – it encourages vital support for… read more

WEF 2016: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

29th January 2016

As the dust settles from the 2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which concluded on 23 January, political and… read more

FINTECH AND THE “FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION”

22nd January 2016

Fintech has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Globally, new technologies are disrupting the incumbent financial systems by transforming the… read more

UK BUSINESS SENTIMENT ON THE RISE

15th January 2016

As businesses lay out their plans for 2016, two of Britain’s major high street banks have released separate surveys measuring… read more

2015 – THE YEAR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL BRITAIN

16th December 2015

2015 has been a defining year for Britain’s entrepreneurs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have firmly established themselves as the… read more

IW CAPITAL LAUNCHES THE SME HEATMAP REPORT 2015

9th December 2015

On Wednesday 25th November, Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the Government’s 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review. During his speech, Osborne… read more

SMES IN BRITAIN: INNOVATION, GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT

2nd December 2015

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all private businesses in Britain, with over £1.75 trillion worth of revenue… read more

IW CAPITAL: HOW WE WORK

25th November 2015

Since 2012, London based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have turned over £430 billion for the UK economy and grown… read more

THE FUTURE OF EIS: 2015

20th November 2015

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are key to British innovation and growth. Since 2012, SMEs have turned over £430 billion… read more

REDUCTIONS TO BUSINESS OVERDRAFTS ARE DRIVING ENTREPRENEURS TO ALTERNATIVE FINANCE

10th November 2015

More than half (55%) of Northern SMEs have seen their bank overdrafts withdrawn or reduced over the past two years,… read more

UK SMALL BUSINESSES SECURED £1.53 BILLION THROUGH EIS BETWEEN 2013 AND 2014

5th November 2015

Since its introduction in 1994, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has become a key facilitator of private capital investment into… read more

IW CAPITAL LEAD THE WAY WITH EIS

30th October 2015

IW Capital’s focus over the past few years has remained firmly on originating, structuring and leading tax-efficient Enterprise Investment Scheme… read more

IW CAPITAL FUNDED GLOBAVISTA BACKS UK SUPERMARKETS PLEDGE TO DISCLOSE SEAFOOD SOURCES

15th October 2015

IW Capital funded Globavista, the innovative fishing and vessel monitoring systems provider, fully endorse the latest news that UK supermarkets are… read more

SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING COULD RISE AFTER PENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

1st October 2015

Members of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) believe that more money will be invested into SMEs this year after… read more

MONEY&CO TO BENEFIT FROM IFISA

20th July 2015

Money&Co, the innovative person-to-business lending platform and part of the IW Capital portfolio, is set to benefit from the budget… read more

MAJOR 2015 EXPANSION FOR MAYFAIR BRANDS INTO US PREMIUM DRINKS MARKET

1st July 2015

Mayfair Brands, part of the IW Capital investment portfolio since 2011, are taking big strides into the worldwide ultra-premium drinks… read more

CONCRETE PANEL AND BLOCK COMPANY LIMITED

25th June 2015

IW Capital is pleased to announce the successful completion of its fundraising for Concrete Panel and Block Company Limited. Concrete… read more

INNOVATIVE MARKETING KEY FACTOR IN THE STRONG GROWTH OF IW CAPITAL FUNDED SQUARE PIE

15th June 2015

Founded in 2001, £3m-turnover Square Pie was one of the first gourmet pie players on the high street and currently… read more

IW CAPITAL FUNDING INTO BREWHOUSE & KITCHEN FUELS RAPID GROWTH THROUGH 2015

2nd June 2015

Brewhouse & Kitchen opened its first pub in Portsmouth in 2011, and following 2 rounds of funding by IW Capital… read more

WESWAP WINS GOLD

5th March 2015

At the prestigious Global Travel Awards yesterday evening (held at the Grosvenor House Park Lane), WeSwap won the “innovation in… read more

IW CAPITAL – MORE THAN MONEY

5th October 2014

IW Capital was featured in the Sunday Times, in an article explaining EIS and how it has become such an… read more

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