Reports

Women Angel Investors 2025
Angel investment is a vital source of risk capital for early-stage businesses. This report builds on the 2022 Angel Insights study, produced in collaboration with
HSBC UK Corporate Tracker 2026
In partnership with HSBC UK, this Tracker examines the financial resilience, leverage dynamics, and regional growth patterns of large UK corporates, analysing earnings recovery, employment

The Deal 2026
In collaboration with Mercia Ventures, we present our annual flagship report analysing the state of the UK equity funding market in 2025.

Innovation in the UK’s Energy Sector 2026
In collaboration with Marks & Clerk, we explore innovation in the UK’s energy sector, analysing the role of intellectual property in accelerating the energy transition

Legal Adviser Power List 2025
We’ve identified the UK law firms that shaped 2025 dealmaking by analysing the largest equity fundraisings, acquisitions and exits they advised on.

UK Defence Tech 2025
In collaboration with MD One Ventures, we examine the state of the UK Defence Tech ecosystem.
The Beauhurst Newsletter
Meet the Beauhurst Insights team
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Henry WhorwoodManaging DirectorHenry leads our Beauhurst Insights team, and is an expert on equity finance. He's worked on briefs for the likes of Barclays, SyndicateRoom, Innovate UK, Smith & Williamson and British Business Bank. He regularly gives presentations on market trends at events around the UK.
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Callum NewtonPublic Sector LeadsCallum is the Public Sector Lead for Beauhurst Insights, responsible for leading on the team's public sector work. Before joining Beauhurst, Callum was a Senior Researcher at Westminster-based think-tank Onward focusing on ‘Levelling Up’ policy. He was also a Consultant in Portland Communication’s specialist Litigation & Disputes practice.
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Hannah NichollsDesignerHannah produces graphic design and data visualisation for the Beauhurst Insights team, and has accumulated over 11 years of experience within the design industry. In the last 4+ years, she has specialised in data visualisation and report design, focusing on creating bespoke reports for strategy and thought leadership.
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Miraj MistryResearch ManagerMiraj handles project management and data analysis for Beauhurst Insights. His previous role was with an economic consultancy who specialise in providing socio-economic research and analysis to support infrastructure and transport projects. He holds an MSc in economics from the University of Bristol and a BSc from the University of Leeds.
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Freya MortenResearch ManagerFreya manages research projects and data analysis at Beauhurst Insights. She recently joined the team, having previously conducted and led research at Grant Thornton and Mishcon de Reya across multiple service lines, industries and geographies. She holds a BA in Theology from the University of Oxford.
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Michael HurleyData Science ManagerMichael uses advanced statistical and econometric methods to provide clients with more in-depth, impactful, and novel analyses. He also automates processes by developing and implementing new analytics tools. Before joining Beauhurst, Michael was a data analyst at a policy organisation, where he researched innovation policy.
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tomsharpeAssociateTom performs data analysis and visualisation as well as copywriting for the team. Prior to joining Beauhurst Insights, he spent 2 years in the Data team, helping curate our dataset, with a specific focus on IPOs and Exits. Tom holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University and enjoys consulting on mental health research.


