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This week’s Sunday Summary sees Mark Thomas examine NBPE’s accelerating momentum, with portfolio company EBITDA growth reaching 12%. We look ahead to our #VCT Forum on 27 Novemb and Mello London on 17–18 Nov hardmanandco.com/sunday-summ…
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What’s driving UK private company M&A & valuations in 2026? In Part One of our Private Company #Valuations Forum, Richard Angus is joined by Doug Lawson from MarktoMarket, to explore deal activity, valuation multiples, buyer appetite & the impact of #AI. youtu.be/kSjweKIDgeU?si=c4Yq…
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NBPE’s end-June 2026 results show strong momentum: investee EBITDA growth is 12%, realisations rising & FY26 exits are expected to reach at18% of opening NAV. With investment activity, buybacks and shareholder returns increasing it is a positive outlook bit.ly/4ytcq6O
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$ICGT #ICGENTERPRISETRUSTPLC Hardman & Co publication: ICGT recently hosted two webinars to answer readers' questions. Topics included portfolio resilience, PE exits, AI-related opportunities & risks, gearing, dividend policy and more, read here: hardmanandco.com/research/co…
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This week’s Sunday Summary covers NBPE’s latest results, our feature article highlighting the challenges facing UK housebuilders, Parts One and Two of the PCV Forum, and, in our events section, a look ahead to Mello London (17–18 November). Discover more: hardmanandco.com/sunday-summ…
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$NBPE #NEUBERGERPRIVATEEQUITYPARTNERS Hardman & Co publication: 1H’26 results: foot on the accelerator NBPE’s latest results highlight accelerating growth, strong realisations and increased shareholder returns, signalling positive momentum. Read here: hardmanandco.com/research/co…
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What opportunities are emerging from the North of the UK? Pauline Cassie of PXN Investments discusses #EIS and Knowledge Intensive EIS investing across the North, including regional deal flow & portfolio development 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/MVyqiyw83Jk #UKInnovation #VentureCapital
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How can investors access the UK’s university spinout ecosystem? Susie Harris of @Parkwalk_VC discusses #EIS investing in #universityspinouts and #DeepTech, as well as portfolio construction, valuations and deal flow. 🎥 Watch the presentation and Q&A: youtu.be/g7SB_oiWDPY
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What makes a good early-stage investment? Nishil Patel, @MMC_Ventures discusses the firm’s research-driven approach to #venturecapital, including investment risk, portfolio diversification, illiquidity and #EIS qualification 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/uz3mlLu6QRY #EarlyStageInvesting
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How is deep tech helping address the UK’s critical supply chains? Stephane Mery and Peter Smith of EverQuest Capital Partners discuss #DeepTech , technical due diligence, exit planning and value creation in their #EIS Forum presentation and Q&A. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/BuxpiJc8Ai4
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Our Sunday Summary brings you the latest research, interviews and events from across the week. From our EIS Forum and the publication of our October Monthly, to an interview with Chesnara plc and details of the upcoming AIC Showcase, discover more here: hardmanandco.com/sunday-summ…
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Our October 2026 Monthly is now available to download. This month, analyst Nigel Hawkins explores the outlook for the #UKhousebuilding sector, covering housing targets, #interestrates and support for first-time buyers. Read the article and Monthly: hardmanandco.com/research/co…
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In part two of our Investor Q&A with @icgenterprise Co-Manager Colm Walsh joins Mark Thomas to explore gearing, interest rates, dividends, share buybacks and the persistent discount to NAV affecting listed #privateequity trusts. Watch the full interview - youtu.be/wG2Bk2PEItw
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Great presentations at our Tax Advantaged Forum last week in association with @GrowthInvestUK - thanks to all our speakers. You can still watch on demand: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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What sets the Haatch EIS Fund apart? Hardman & Co’s Dr Brian Moretta joins Larissa Adams to discuss Haatch’s approach to early-stage B2B SaaS investing, its deal-sourcing network, portfolio support and evolving EIS track record. Watch the full Q&A. youtu.be/7CIEDuE7t8A?si=N5sR…
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