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Is UK Equity Investment Really in Retreat?
Is UK equity investment in retreat, or just getting more selective? Beauhurst data reveals fewer deals, bigger bets and a shift in focus.

Brexit and Foreign Investment into UK Companies
A decade on from the referendum, what happened to foreign investment into UK companies? Beauhurst data on EU, US and Commonwealth equity.

How to Identify Business Owners Approaching an Exit or Liquidity Event
Spot potential business exits before they become obvious. Discover the data and signals that can help identify UK business owners approaching an exit.

AI Has Repriced the Entire Venture Market
AI is reshaping the UK venture market—but the headline figures don’t tell the whole story. We dig into the Beauhurst data on AI valuations, funding and exits.

The Fastest-Growing Companies in Wales | 2026
Meet Wales's fastest-growing companies of 2026, ranked by sales growth, plus the data behind the nation's high-growth economy.

Starmer’s Economic Legacy: The UK Business Landscape
How did the UK's business landscape fare under Keir Starmer? Beauhurst data on company growth, equity funding and innovation trends.

Bridging the UK’s North-South Investment Divide
Levelling Up promised to close the gap, but how much private investment reached the North? Beauhurst data on the UK's North-South divide.

How to Monitor Companies in Innovation Programmes
Learn how programme managers, universities and impact teams monitor innovation programme cohorts using company data, from baseline to long-term outcomes.

Best PitchBook Alternatives for UK Private Company Data
Looking for a PitchBook alternative with real UK depth? Compare nine platforms on coverage, financials, ownership, and signals.

Top Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms in the UK
The top private equity and venture capital firms in the UK, ranked by UK deal count and value, plus how the fund market breaks down.

How to Source Acquisition Targets for a Buy-and-Build Strategy
Buy-and-build works when you have a repeatable pipeline of bolt-on targets. Learn how PE teams use company data to source add-on acquisitions at scale.

The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026
The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026 Earlier this year, we looked at England’s fastest-growing companies, the first part of our deep-dives into the nations of the UK. This series helps you uncover the key insights and trends behind both market leaders and hidden gems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For example, you’ll … The Fastest-Growing Companies in Scotland | 2026




