TEI Podcast #16: The evolving role of VCTs in a changing tax landscape with AlbionVC’s Will Fraser-Allen - IFA Magazine

In episode 16 of the TEI Podcast, AlbionVC's Will Fraser-Allen discusses how Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are adapting to a shifting UK tax environment. Fraser-Allen, a veteran VC investor and former Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association, shares insights on VCTs' continued relevance for tax-efficient investing. The conversation touches on broader UK venture trends, including the British Business Bank's commitment of up to GBP 90 million to support emerging fund managers and recent consolidation activity …

7/13/2026

In the first quarter of 2026, investors poured roughly $242 billion into AI startups—about 80% of all venture capital deployed worldwide, according to Crunchbase. Nothing comparable appears in its historical data: never before had one sector absorbed such a large share of global startup investment i

According to Crunchbase, approximately $242 billion flowed into AI startups in Q1 2026, representing around 80% of all venture capital deployed globally that quarter—an unprecedented concentration for any single sector. OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo alone raised roughly $188 billion, equal to about 65% of total global venture investment. Analysts note this distorts venture capital as a broad signal of startup formation activity, with the vast majority of funding tied to a small group of large American AI compa…

7/12/2026

Are stricter rules holding back fintech startups? QED Investors' Nigel Morris weighs in - The Economic Times

QED Investors' Nigel Morris discusses whether tightening regulations are hindering fintech startup growth and innovation in the current financial landscape.

4/3/2026

AI will cause waves of layoffs in repetitive manual jobs: QED Investors’ Nigel Morris - The Economic Times

QED Investors' Nigel Morris warns that AI will trigger significant job losses in repetitive manual roles, reshaping the labor market with successive waves of workforce displacement.

4/3/2026

AI disruption, inflation risks could tighten lending environment: QED’s Nigel Morris - The Economic Times

QED Investors' Nigel Morris warns that AI disruption and inflation risks may tighten the lending environment, posing challenges for fintech and financial institutions navigating an uncertain economic landscape.

4/3/2026

What's hot in India's fintech scene according to QED Investors' Nigel Morris - MSN

QED Investors' Nigel Morris shares insights on India's booming fintech landscape, highlighting key trends and opportunities attracting global investor attention in one of the world's fastest-growing digital finance markets.

4/1/2026

QED Investors Sounds Upbeat on India Investments - citybiz

QED Investors expresses optimism about its investment activities in India, signaling confidence in the country's growing market potential and financial opportunities.

3/30/2026

Singapore's KAST raises $80M in Series A funding round co-led by QED Investors, Left Lane Capital - TNGlobal

Singapore-based KAST has secured $80 million in a Series A funding round co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital, marking a significant milestone for the fintech startup.

3/11/2026

KAST raises $80 million at $600 million valuation to expand stablecoin payments platform - CoinDesk

KAST secured $80 million in funding at a $600 million valuation to scale its stablecoin payments platform, signaling growing investor confidence in digital dollar payment infrastructure.

3/9/2026

Stablecoin fintech KAST raises $80 million in Series A to fund global expansion - The Block

KAST, a stablecoin-focused fintech company, has secured $80 million in a Series A funding round to support its global expansion plans.

3/9/2026

Zocks Raises $45 Million in Series B - The SaaS News

Zocks has successfully raised $45 million in a Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its operations and accelerate product development.

1/27/2026

Exclusive: Zocks Raises $45M Series B From Lightspeed, QED For AI Assistant To Financial Advisers - Crunchbase News

Zocks has secured $45M in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed and QED Investors. The company develops an AI assistant designed to support financial advisers in their work.

1/26/2026

Cloover Secures $1.2 Billion Financing Commitment - The SaaS News

Cloover has secured a $1.2 billion financing commitment, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it aims to expand its operations and accelerate growth in its sector.

1/26/2026

QED Strengthens U.K. and Europe Presence; Welcomes Enrique Hausmann as Principal - Business Wire

QED is expanding its presence in the U.K. and Europe by welcoming Enrique Hausmann as a new Principal, signaling the firm's continued strategic growth in the region.

9/24/2025

Kin raises $50m in Series E financing led by QED Investors and Activate Capital - Reinsurance News

Kin Insurance has secured $50 million in Series E funding led by QED Investors and Activate Capital, aimed at expanding its direct-to-consumer home insurance operations.

9/8/2025

QED Investors Strengthens Asia Presence; Welcomes Kshitij Jayakrishnan as Principal - Business Wire

QED Investors is expanding its presence in Asia by appointing Kshitij Jayakrishnan as Principal, signaling the firm's strategic commitment to growing its investment activities across the region.

8/19/2025

Fintech’s Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging Disruptors - Boston Consulting Group

BCG examines fintech's evolving landscape, highlighting scaled winners consolidating market share and emerging disruptors challenging traditional finance with innovative technologies and business models.

6/2/2025