Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
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Enterprise served with a slice of good fortune
Investors are tuning in to a new crop of growth companies, says TERRY MURDEN Amid all the talk of fragile confidence, rising costs and the climate crisis the Scottish entrepreneur refuses to be beaten. And, for once, investors are not salivating over a rising software star, nor someone dabbling in cryptocoins or renewable energy. The […]
Interview: Paul Atkinson, Par Equity and Head Group
Recruiters heading for change: That old cliche about waiting ages for a bus, only for two to come along together, was an apt way to begin the conversation with Paul Atkinson. The venture capitalist and headhunter had just pulled off a deal to acquire Change Recruitment, merging the Glasgow and Edinburgh business with his own […]