Raising capital – Tales of success from a watch brand
For your business to reach the next stage of growth, raising capital might be a necessity. Serial entrepreneur Mike France has some tales from the trenches.
Domino’s Pizza becomes reigning champion of IPOs
Believe it or not, Domino’s Pizza is a stock market success story. And for those wanting to get in on the action, here’s your chance – it’s looking to make its sixth IPO.
Why I invested in a mattress company
Luke Hakes, investment director at Octopus Ventures, discusses what other British businesses can learn from mattress company eve Sleep’s growth story and why more businesses should be targeting that elusive IPO.
Lessons from a young Scottish company that listed on the stock exchange
Ed Molyneux, CEO and co-founder at FreeAgent, shares his experience of listing on the London Stock Exchange and explains what not to forget.
Fortune favours the bold: Listing on AIM during so-called worst year for business
There are several reasons companies go public. Sometimes it’s to raise capital, or simply to acquire more business. But given the uncertainty miring the corporate landscape, curiosity about recent IPOs got the better of us. We asked bosses what made listing on AIM an attractive bet in 2016.
GO Outdoors sales generates 40x return for early investor
Outdoor clothing and equipment business GO Outdoors has been sold to JD Sports Fashion for £130m, providing a large realisation for its private equity backer.
Skyscanner acquisition nets massive windfall for venture capital investor
Scottish online flight booking business Skyscanner has been sold to a Chinese buyer through a deal valuing it at £1.4bn, providing early investor Scottish Equity Partners with a big pay day.
Tottenham Hotspur FC provides shareholder liquidity through new deal
Having initially decided its existing service for share transactions was sufficient, football team Tottenham Hotspur have partnered with Asset Match.
AIM must continue to be the home of ambitious businesses
Taking a company public and listing on the stock exchange has traditionally marked a crucial milestone for businesses built on long hours, hard work, and plenty of sacrifice.
Majestic Wine and Naked Wines bank on provenance in battle with supermarkets
When stalling high street retailer Majestic Wine decided to take the plunge with the acquisition of an online brand in 2015, the market wasn’t exactly sure how it would all turn out. Naked Wines MD Eamon FitzGerald took Real Business through year one.
Tottenham Hotspur share sales see football club valued at £426m
After £450,000 worth of shares in London-based football team Tottenham Hotspur were traded on 21 April, at their highest price since the club de-listed from the stock market, a market capitalisation of £426m was achieved.
Why family businesses can IPO and still maintain culture and tradition
Legal expert Melanie Wadsworth uses the example of one of the UK's oldest construction companies to examine what family businesses should consider if looking to float and how it is possible to maintain unique family business characteristics whilst still answering to shareholders.