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Private Equity, General, Videos
Shining a light on ambitious entrepreneurs
Sometimes, to be inspired to drive change it’s important to listen. There are some fantastic female-led businesses within our private equity portfolio, and some inspiring stories. To celebrate this, our short video shines a light on some of the fe...
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In December 2019, FWT invested £2 million in Novosound, a revolutionary ultrasound technology company that had developed the world’s first truly flexible ultrasound sensor; able to operate continuously at high temperatures, offering high-resolutio...
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Podcasts, Sustainability, General
New Foresight Sustainability Series Podcast: Carbon Credit Considerations
In our latest Foresight Sustainability Series podcast, Natasha Frost, Investment Manager at Foresight is joined by Rachael Nutter, Director of Nature Based Solutions at ClimateCare to explore some of the latest developments in carbon market trends...
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Women in Finance: Adela Baho
Adela Baho has been recognised for her contributions to finance and was featured as one of Paperjam’s ‘100 Women Who Lead’, an empowering list of women who are forging the future of business in Luxembourg.
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The Foresight Williams Unique Collaboration
The concept of the collaboration between Foresight and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is a unique one. Foresight and WAE began working together in late November 2016 when the Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund was launched.
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Driving Deals and Pioneering Change
We are delighted to see that Claire Alvarez recently was one of four women to make the North West Insider Professional Power List; a ranking of the 30 most influential and visible figures in accountancy, law and finance. We’re delighted to be able...
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Does deep tech investing with a positive ESG impact have mutually exclusive objectives?
The Foresight Williams Technology Funds invest in early-stage, deep technology hardware and software companies with potentially game-changing innovations.
Read more The FWT Share class invests primarily into deep-technology-based companies at both pre-and post-revenue stages. Click here to read our four compelling reasons why a VCT investor should consider the FWT VCT fund.
Read more How is it possible to accurately replicate ‘true’ 3D audio using consumer electronic devices? FWT’s latest investment, Audioscenic, has solved this problem through the development of Virtua, a patent-protected software solution. In this blog post,...
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New Foresight Sustainability Series podcast addressing the global climate crisis with Jeremy Leggett
In the latest Foresight Sustainability Series podcast, Dan Wells, Infrastructure Partner, talks with Jeremy Leggett, a social entrepreneur, writer and leading figure in the global climate movement.
Read more Even though 2020 and the current climate is proving challenging, many of our portfolio companies have used this as an opportunity to review their overall strategy, venture into a new market or launch a new product or service.
Read more To understand more about the pandemic’s impact, we commissioned a study on IHT planning.
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Telcos - Winners or losers in the pandemic?
It is easy to assume the telecoms market is booming. Everyone is on video calls for family and work, phoning more often, messaging more often, playing and working remotely. Even granny knows what Zoom is today - But is this reality?
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How equity release may provide a solution to the proposed Capital Gains Tax changes
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is currently a hot topic among many business owners. The rumoured changes of aligning CGT with income tax have prompted an increase in the number of business owners and long-term shareholders considering a sale.
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New Foresight Podcast: Mindfulness in Practice
Our latest podcast, Wellbeing discusses wellbeing and provides practical advice on how to actually be well. Foresight's Head of People Suzie Ruffley and Chartered Psychologist and trained Psychotherapist, Dr Alex Morris are our hosts.
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In conversation with Foresight Williams Technology portfolio company Flusso
Maria Nelson, the Portfolio Manager for Williams Advanced Engineering speaks to Florin Udrea and Andrea De Luca, the co-founders of Flusso Limited, as part of our FWT miniseries.
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