Rise of the machines: long live robots as investing in people declines

With the fourth industrial revolution well upon us, investing in technology is only increasing in popularity. As technology is fully integrated into the way we work, the next stage of development is getting to the heart of the way businesses are run and how we can do things more efficiently – from accounting software to […]
The use of AI in investment decisions

You might have noticed a trend in our blogs over recent months – there has been a recurring theme of AI products that could be a good investment. But what if Artificial Intelligence itself could help with investment decisions just as it can offer excellent customer service? In fact, this learning technology can already assist […]
Why Private Equity loves pets

Recent weeks have seen a flurry of activity from Private Equity firms in the pet supply industry. London-based firm Cinven last week bought the Hungarian manufacturer Partner in Pet Food for an undisclosed sum, while earlier this month US firm L. Catterton sold premium pet food manufacturer Ainsworth Pet Nutrition for $2 billion, making an […]
onefourzero analysis shows outlook for education investment remains strong despite Brexit

Since the UK voted to leave the EU, there has been much speculation over the risks the UK’s educational institutions may face as a result of falling numbers of international students, and damage to Britain’s international reputation. It’s perhaps no surprise then that investors have given education assets a wide berth in 2017, with Preqin […]