OVERVIEW Artificial Intelligence (Al) is quickly proving to be one of the most significant innovations of the modern era. Its influence is already visible in our daily lives, workplaces, and institutions—and it’s only accelerating. Much like the Industrial Revolution mechanised physical labour, Al is beginning to automate many aspects of cognitive work. …
VenCap appoints Johnson Chng and promotes Sion Evans
5 June 2025The return of the power law – What to expect from the VC industry in 2025 and beyond
25 March 2025OVERVIEW It is clear that the VC industry is going through a period of significant change. After hitting record highs in 2021/22, VC fundraising, investment and liquidity have all fallen significantly as the industry resets itself back to more sustainable levels. In particular: 2024 OVERVIEW 2024 was a year of consolidation for …
How to build a VC investment programme – Why past performance is the best guide to future performance
13 January 20251. OVERVIEW For family offices looking to build a VC investment programme, there are a few key considerations that they must bear in mind: Understanding these factors in detail is essential to building a successful VC programme. 2. VC IS HARD (BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE) Investors committing to the VC industry for the …
Mansion House White Paper Oct 2024
14 October 20241. OVERVIEW In July 2023, the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced the “Mansion House Reforms” which called for UK Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes to allocate 5% of their default funds to unlisted equities by 2030. Following the UK election in July, the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has …