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John is a Content Associate at Beauhurst, bringing you the latest insights and emerging trends across the UK's high-growth economy. His history as a content writer prior to Beauhurst spans industries including financial services, cyber security, and renewables. In his spare time, you'll invariably find John with a book or pen in hand, reviewing the latest books from independent publishers, and running interviews at some of the UK's most vibrant book festivals.

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Best PitchBook Alternatives for UK Private Company Data

7 August 2026 · John McCrea

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

7 August 2026 · John McCrea

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.

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for UK B2B Prospecting

3 August 2026 · John McCrea

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for UK B2B Prospecting

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for UK B2B Prospecting ZoomInfo is a highly regarded sales intelligence tool, with a large contact database, and it works well for the sales-based uses it was designed for. However, it’s not the only game in town anymore for B2B prospecting purposes. Its data, pricing, and product roadmap are all still built … Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for UK B2B Prospecting

How to Build a Data-Led BD Pipeline for Accountancy & Law Firms

3 August 2026 · John McCrea

How to Build a Data-Led BD Pipeline for Accountancy & Law Firms

How to Build a Data-Led BD Pipeline for Accountancy & Law Firms Business development at accountancy and law firms runs predominantly on relationships. This comes in the form of a partner with a prior relationship, a client making an introduction, or a chance meeting at an event. And based on our conversations with advisory clients, … How to Build a Data-Led BD Pipeline for Accountancy & Law Firms

The UK’s Fastest-Growing Companies in Managed IT Services

23 July 2026 · John McCrea

The UK’s Fastest-Growing Companies in Managed IT Services

Discover the top 10 managed IT services companies in the UK. Explore their growth in headcount and find the right provider for your business.

Best Company Data Platforms  in the UK | 2026

23 July 2026 · John McCrea

Best Company Data Platforms in the UK | 2026

Best Company Data Platforms in the UK | 2026 Table of contents If you run a search for a company data platform, the results span

Mapping the Impact of International Founders on UK High-Growth Companies

9 July 2026 · John McCrea

Mapping the Impact of International Founders on UK High-Growth Companies

Mapping the Impact of International Founders on UK High-Growth Companies The British growth story has always been entwined with immigration. From the industrial revolution to

Best PitchBook Alternatives for Corporate Finance and Advisory Teams

2 July 2026 · John McCrea

Best PitchBook Alternatives for Corporate Finance and Advisory Teams

Best PitchBook Alternatives for Corporate Finance and Advisory Teams Table of contents Ask most dealmakers to name a private-markets data provider and PitchBook will be near the top of the list.  It has spent years building depth of coverage on the institutional end of the market, carrying detailed data on funding rounds, deal terms, fund … Best PitchBook Alternatives for Corporate Finance and Advisory Teams

How Beauhurst helps you assess startup risk and performance

24 June 2026 · John McCrea

How Beauhurst helps you assess startup risk and performance

How Beauhurst helps you assess startup risk and performance Table of contents Startups represent attractive opportunities for the discernible early-stage investor. With a relatively low buy-in cost, they offer the allure of high returns compared to more established businesses.  But with these opportunities come risks. Publicly verifiable records are limited and early-stage startups are exempt … How Beauhurst helps you assess startup risk and performance

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for Advisory Teams

18 June 2026 · John McCrea

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for Advisory Teams

Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for Advisory Teams Table of contents ZoomInfo is a household name in sales intelligence. Built around a large contact database and high-frequency outreach workflows, it works well for the sales-based uses it was designed for. However, this doesn’t translate into how corporate finance and advisory teams actually work. Its model is optimised … Best ZoomInfo Alternatives for Advisory Teams

Best Orbis Alternatives for Corporate Finance Teams

18 June 2026 · John McCrea

Best Orbis Alternatives for Corporate Finance Teams

Orbis is built for compliance, not origination. Compare the strongest alternatives for UK and German corporate finance and advisory teams.

How Beauhurst Helps Advisory Teams Conduct Due Diligence on Private Companies

18 June 2026 · John McCrea

How Beauhurst Helps Advisory Teams Conduct Due Diligence on Private Companies

How Beauhurst Helps Advisory Teams Conduct Due Diligence on Private Companies Table of contents Conducting due diligence on private companies involves a lot of slow, manual work before any real analysis begins. Teams can lose days chasing filings across disparate registers, reconciling sources, and piecing together businesses that operate through more than one legal entity … How Beauhurst Helps Advisory Teams Conduct Due Diligence on Private Companies

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