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Diversified direct equity investments in private companies with NB Private Equity Investment Trust

Jeremy Naylor sits down with NB Private Equity Fund Manager Luke Mason to discuss the Neuberger Berman-managed Investment Trust. NB Private Equity Partners is a London-listed investment trust managed by Neuberger Berman that invests directly in a portfolio of around 90 private companies, primarily in the US. The trust co-invests alongside top-tier private equity managers in their core areas of expertise, leveraging Neuberger Berman's platform and relationships to access attractive deal flow. The portfolio is diversified across sectors, managers and company size, with a focus on businesses benefiting from long-term structural growth trends such as shifting consumer patterns and demographic...

Growing revenues and expanding margins in audio-visual solutions with MediaZest

In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Robertson, CEO of MediaZest, to discuss the company's accelerating momentum after a strong period of revenue growth and its swing to profitability. Geoff talks us through the business model, its focus on recurring revenues, and what sets MediaZest apart in the digital signage and in-store media market. We explore the key contract wins driving a third increase in revenues, the outlook for new business, and how the company plans to sustain profitability and expand margins into 2026 and beyond.

Investing in future-defining UK technology companies with Symvan Capital

In this episode, we sit down with Kealan Doyle, CEO of award-winning EIS fund manager Symvan Capital, to explore how the firm identifies and backs disruptive early-stage technology businesses. Kealan outlines Symvan's focused approach to investing in early-stage UK technology companies, explains why the firm favours business-to-business models over consumer plays, and discusses how AI is reshaping the technology landscape. AI isn't anything new to Symvan Capital, which has been investing in the area long before the release of ChatGPT. Kealan provides fascinating insight into the area and where he sees opportunity. He walks through current portfolio companies, shares...

Delivering on strategic objectives in 2026 with Adsure Services CFO Sarah Prescott

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Adsure Services CFO Sarah Prescott to the podcast to discuss her new role as Group CFO and plans for the year ahead. Sarah Prescott joined Adsure Services as CFO at the turn of the year, and this podcast is focused on the opportunity Sarah sees ahead for Adsure Services and its shareholders.