A new approach to start-up commercialisation

whitePaper | November 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, technological disruption, socioeconomic stratification and related social unrest as well as changing expectations about business have all proven in different ways that we are at a crossroad. The role of business in this context is now widely understood. However, most of the attention and headlines focus on initiatives from large multinationals and industry leaders, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are only sporadically recognized and often neglected as major drivers of economic activity, as well as social and environmental progress around the world.

whitePaper | June 26, 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the foundation of the global economy, representing 90% of all businesses and accounting for nearly 70% of global jobs and GDP.1 These businesses power the supply and distribution chains of key industries.2 SMEs also play a central role in society, helping to strengthen economic inclusion, supplying goods and services to poor and underserved markets and providing employment to many women entrepreneurs.3 These companies are also key drivers of innovation, offering fresh ideas and new products, being able to adopt change more quickly than large companies and having high growth potential.

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

Sustainability is the watchword of the day. Politicians, the media and consumers agree that the environment is the top priority of our times.

whitePaper | April 1, 2021

Our unique position at the intersection of government and financial markets enables us to identify and reduce imbalances in access to finance; create a more diverse market; and increase the supply of finance for the entrepreneurs and business owners at the very heart of the British economy.

whitePaper | March 3, 2022

This paper explores root causes and potential solutions to fix the capital access problem, resulting in a set of recommendations for action-oriented economic developers.

whitePaper | November 7, 2019

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