The Sunday Summary brings you a mix of research, insights, videos and interviews. Here’s what’s new over the past fortnight.
AIM, PISCES and the UK capital markets problem: what will make investors actually commit?
In Part 4 of the SaaSpocalypse series, Neil Blankstone of First Equity Limited joins Richard Angus and Doug Lawson to examine what is driving – and blocking – investor commitment in UK private and public markets. The panel finds that investors have moved away from model-driven valuations and are now demanding market-validated evidence, downside scenario analysis and realistic pricing before committing capital. Hear how, in today’s environment, raising capital requires more than a compelling growth story – companies that cannot anchor their valuation to real-world comparables are finding it increasingly hard to get deals done.
Catch up on Part 4 here, and you can also watch the series here.
Event | Are private company valuations reflecting reality in 2026?
Where | Hall Brown, Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, M2 4WU
When | Tuesday 30 June 2026
Time | 08:30-10:00am
Capital is more cautious, investor expectations have evolved and execution risk is being more closely scrutinised. We have partnered with pro-manchester to bring you a breakfast seminar where Hardman & Co and MarktoMarket will explore the factors currently affecting private company valuations, and what they mean for companies looking to raise capital, transact or plan ahead. Register now to join us on 30 June 2026 in Manchester.
