The numbers are in for Q1 2026, and the headline story is straightforward: UK equity investment is holding steady at roughly £6 billion per quarter, the UK remains Europe's dominant destination for venture capital, and the market is, on the surface, healthy.

One of the most persistent criticisms of tokenised equity has always been the governance gap: you hold the token, but someone else holds the shareholder rights. On 28 April 2026, that changed. Ondo Finance and Broadridge Financial Solutions announced a partnership that enables holders of over 250 tokenised stocks and ETFs on Ondo's Global Markets platform to participate in proxy voting — and access regulatory filings — for the first time. It is the first time governance ri

A NASDAQ-listed company has made a direct bet on the RWA tokenisation infrastructure sector. Republic Power Group Limited (NASDAQ: RPGL) announced on April 27, 2026 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 10% strategic equity interest in NVC Partners Limited, alongside a technology services and platform enablement arrangement with NVTH Limited and its affiliate NVTHK Limited.

The world of digital assets has seen rapid growth over the past decade, attracting a wide range of investors from retail traders to large institutions. Yet, this growth has not come without challenges. One of the most significant factors shaping investor behaviour in this space is regulatory change. As governments and regulatory bodies around the world adjust their stance on digital assets, investor adoption patterns shift accordingly. Understanding how regulatory changes inf

Monument Bank, a Bank of England-regulated institution serving the UK’s mass-affluent market, has announced plans to tokenise up to £250 million in retail customer deposits on Cardano’s privacy-focused Midnight network, making it the first UK-regulated bank to bring retail deposits onto a public blockchain.

For decades, early stage investing has operated within a relatively closed system. Founders raise capital from angel investors, venture funds or family offices. Shares are issued, the cap table grows, and investors typically wait years for a liquidity event such as the next raise, an acquisition or public listing. This model has produced remarkable companies and enormous value creation. Yet it also has well understood limitations. Access to early stage investment opportuni

The concept of tokenising startup equity can sound abstract. Yet at its core, the idea is relatively straightforward. London Private Markets A tokenised investment structure does not replace traditional legal ownership. Instead, it introduces a digital layer that represents ownership rights while existing corporate and regulatory frameworks remain in place. To understand how this might work in practice, it is helpful to imagine a typical early stage investment scen

Startup funding has always rewarded proximity as much as quality. Tokenisation raises a quieter question: does it have to? One of the less openly discussed realities of early-stage fundraising is just how dependent it remains on networks. On the surface, venture capital presents itself as a meritocratic system. Strong businesses attract investment. Compelling founders secure backing. The best opportunities rise to the top. In practice, the picture is more complicated.