Angel investors fill gap for number of U.K. firms
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Angel investors, including professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals, are filling the gap created by venture capitalists in the UK who are moving away from investing in early-stage and start-up firms. Monetary gains for angel investors are typically a result of not paying too much for the initial investment, establishing an appropriate financial structure, understanding a firm's life cycle, and assisting with key issues.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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J-Power resists U.K. fund: Japan utility objects to activist TCI's style in pushing for change
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Proposals made by Children's Investment Fund Management (UK) LLP, known as TCI, have been rejected by Japan's Electric Power Development Company Ltd., in which TCI owns a 9.9% stake. The proposals included allowing two TCI employees on the utility's board, improving corporate governance, and selling cross-shareholdings. The rejection emphasizes differences between management and foreign investors.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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Spinning their wheels: lack of sponsor interest plagues hedge-fund bet on racing's "World Cup"
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Philip Richards, chief executive officer of hedge fund firm RAB Capital PLC, has purchased an 80% stake in the A1GP automobile racing series for $200 mil. However, the series has yet to find an international sponsor, resulting in the cancellation of some events and the delay of an initial public offering.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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