FTSE 100’s 3i Group plummets as CEO sounds note of caution. Despite posting positive half-year results, Simon Borrows says PE firm “remains cautious in deployment of capital into new investment”.
Oxford Nanopore sees share price surge after positive update. Oxford-based DNA and RNA sequencing specialist expects 2025 revenue growth to be at the top end of 20-23% target, prompting shares to rise 6%.
Improbable founder to flee to Dubai ahead of ‘entrepreneur tax’. Herman Narula, CEO of virtual worlds pioneer, slams Chancellor’s plan to prevent entrepreneurs from avoiding tax by ‘moving’ elsewhere.
Rhinoflux wins KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2025 at Web Summit. Alex Mazawa, founder and CEO of the Japanese entry, victorious in Lisbon with his liquid-based technology for capturing and storing CO2.
Grace Beverley profile: The entrepreneur for our age. What did we learn from the appearances of the serial entrepreneur and social media influencer on the stage at Web Summit?
Telecoms firm rebuked by Peter Jones enjoys six-fold growth. Honest Mobile’s founders have transformed the fortunes of the business after veteran Dragon’s stinging criticism.
How a TikToker was the star of 2025 Web Summit launch event. Content creator Khaby Lame was the standout performer at the star-studded opening night of this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon.
Is this Europe’s sweariest unicorn boss? Monika Liikamaa is the CEO of growing Finnish FinTech Enfuce and she’s arguably just given the world’s most honest interview.
Permira to take JTC private as £2.7bn deal agreed. Following a bidding war with fellow PE firm Warburg Pincus, Permira’s sixth offer of 1,340 pence in cash accepted.
US firm Carlyle buys Barclay family out of Very Group. Nasdaq-listed private equity firm completes deal for Liverpool-headquartered online retailer behind Very and Littlewoods brands.
Revenues top $4bn at FTSE 100 firm Experian. Credit reporting and data company also reports big climb in profits, with its strongest growth in North America.
Why are so many people banking on Zopa? Clare Gambardella, who has been at the digital bank since 2018, looks at how the FinTech’s fortunes have been transformed.
M Squared Lasers IP & assets acquired out of administration. Novacene Photonics agrees deal with administrators after Glasgow photonics & quantum tech business fell into administration at end of August.
Revenue & profits rocket at Applied Nutrition. Liverpool firm extends global footprint after increasing revenue capacity to around £200m with factory extension late last year.
Zilch to explore acquisitions as it raises £135m. Europe’s fastest-growing unicorn plots next phase of its journey as it expands credit facility and equity investment.
Rightmove shares tumble as FTSE 100 firm lowers profit guidance. UK’s largest online property platform now expects increase of 3-5% in 2026 – down from an earlier forecast of 9% – as it ramps up AI focus.
ASOS hails refinancing package as new chair set to take reins. Online fashion firm says package from new syndicate of private lenders is on improved terms and includes £87.5m additional liquidity headroom.
FRP in £6.7m swoop for financial advisor Arc & Co. Listed business advisory firm makes its 15th acquisition since IPO and adds new service pillar to its offer.
And, of course, the BusinessBite live tech blog. Bite-size news in business & technology, from big breaking stories to share prices, funding, appointments & deals.