Latest Press Articles
ICON's Alan Bristow talks to the Minister for Counter Terrorism, Lord West
who shares his views about the importance of continued investment in innovative new technologies.
ICON66, November 2009
Show me the Money
Less than1% of business plans submitted to venture capitalists will be successful in raising money.” CEOs Carl Francis of P2i and Bryan Keating of Axis Three, share their success story.
ICON66, November 2009
Faith in the Future - Profile: Alan Bristow
Alan Bristow’s ICON Corporate Finance has carved out an enviable niche advising technology companies. He tells Marc Mullen why long-term commitment is a prerequisite of success.
Corporate Financier, April 2009
Maximising Value on Your Exit
Jo Walker talks to ICON about the sale of her company to Silicon Valley based Merced Systems
ICON66, March 2009
Interview with Declan Kavanagh, MD of Insight Test Services
Insight Test Services was sold by ICON to French company Sogeti, MD, Declan Kavanagh shares his top tips for a successful sale.
ICON66, March 2009
The Future of Cleantech as an Investment Opportunity
According to Ernst and Young, capital investments in US clean technology (cleantech) companies grew by 41% to $961.7 million in Q2 2008, up from $683.5 million in Q1 2008. The highest total cleantech investment on record comes amidst a quarter in which overall venture capital investment was down by nearly 8%. Driven by the rise in oil prices and the growing importance of the ‘green’ agenda to both consumers and businesses, this figure is expected to repeat itself in 2008 and now represents a major investment opportunity.
Green Issues, August 2008
U.S. Venture Capital fundraising plunges 62%; firms raise just $3.23 billion in second quarter
Lack of ‘mega’ funds results in lowest first-half total since post-bubble shakeout but firms continue to stockpile larger sums of capital
August 2007
U.S. venture capital firms raised $3.23 billion in the second quarter of 2007, a 62% drop from the
VentureOne, August 2007
Keeping the UK the centre of the European private equity and venture capital industry
Introduction
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the BVCA Chairman's Dinner 2007. And on behalf of you all, I would like to extend a particularly warm welcome to the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne.
George, we are grateful to yo
BVCA Chairman's Speech Chairman', March 2007
VCs' European Affair
European companies sucked in venture capital in excess of $5.3 billion in 2006, hitting a four-year high, according to a report released Tuesday.
The numbers suggest investors have taken more risks in early stage rounds and emerging industries. As it did
Red Herring, February 2007
Jon Moulton's Insights
What does Jon Moulton think about:
Mistakes made both within business and the venture capital industry; the structure of private equity firms; how to spot a failing CEO; and exits - the biggest mistake is selling a company too late!
Insights from Jon pr
ICON66, April 2006
Don't Let Ego Kill The Startup
Silicon Valley guru Jonathan Hirshon has seen the "know-it-all attitude" of young entrepreneurs too often doom their new companies. For nearly two decades, Jonathan Hirshon has nurtured startup entrepreneurs as a Silicon Valley marketing and communications consultant.
Business Week, March 2006
