capital

Business

Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?

Venture investments in Europe lagged last year, although economic bright spots and a rise in exits provide hope for 2025.

23 January 2025

Business

Capital Markets Union: What direction after the European elections?

A plan to unlock funding for Europe’s growth has been high on the political agenda for years although delivering a single financial market for capital across the continent is no easy task that will continue to challenge the next leadership.

5 June 2024

Business

Made in Europe: AI company aiming to solve the teacher shortage crisis

21st Century Digital Teaching (21C) has developed avatar teachers to create new generation mathematics content in a bid to assist schools and boost engagement with pupils.

23 April 2024

Economy

ECB's Lagarde highlights private capital need for innovation in Europe

At a Council on Foreign Relations meeting on Wednesday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stressed the importance of private investments in catalysing Europe's green transition and fostering innovation.

18 April 2024

The Big Question

What's the outlook for interest rates? Barclays Europe CEO predictions

Francesco Ceccato, the Chief Executive Officer at Barclays Europe, discusses when he thinks the ECB may begin cutting interest rates - and how the forthcoming elections may impact the markets.

20 March 2024

Business

This AI startup went from zero to $1 billion in two years

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs has gained so-called "unicorn" status after its latest round of fundraising.

22 January 2024