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.

Finance, Influence, Company financing, Angel investors (Persons)

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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.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Japan, Investor relations, Electric Power Development Company Ltd.

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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.

Company investment, Investments, International aspects, Competitions, Corporate sponsorship, Automobile racing

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