There was a 19% increase in the amount invested in equity fundraisings to £6.32bn in the third quarter of 2021, according to the latest equity investment market update from Beauhurst. This means that investment for the year as a whole could be double last year.
The number of deals in the latest quarter was lower, although bank Revolut raised £578m on its own – 9% of the total raised. This is based on publicly announced deals.
The new money is predominantly being invested in growth businesses, although there are more seed and venture deals. There were 34 fundraisings of more than £50m. O...
