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AI in Finance: Insights from the YFM portfolio

AI in finance isn’t about overnight transformation. It’s about solving real problems, improving…

In an AI World, Talent Matters More Than Ever

AI may be changing how businesses are built, but the fundamentals still matter.…

Scaling Sustainably: What happens after the deal?
Part 3 of 3

Securing funding is just the start. This guide explores what happens after the…

How to Build an AI-Resilient SaaS Company: The Defensibility Test for Founders
OPEN LETTER: What I Wish I’d Known About Boards
Part 2 of 3

A CEO’s experience is shaped as much by the board around them as…

AI in Software Development: Insights from the YFM Portfolio

AI is reshaping how software teams work, but the reality is more practical…

OPEN LETTER – When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Part 1 of 3

An open letter to first-time PE-backed CEOs on boardrooms, blind spots and learning…

Funding to Grow
Part 2 of 3

How should founders decide between debt and equity? In part two of YFM…

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Why Investors Say No (And Why That’s Not the End of the Story)

Hearing “no” from an investor can feel like the end of the road,…

Buying to Grow
Part 1 of 3

Acquisitions can accelerate growth, but only when they’re intentional and well-structured. In this…

How Resulting IT became world’s first B-CORP SAP Consultancy

Resulting IT has become the world’s first B Corp SAP consultancy, but the…

Bridging the Awareness Gap

Many founders still don’t realise how private equity can support growth. This blog…

First PE Meetings: Do’s, Don’ts & War Stories

A founder-friendly guide to first PE meetings, packed with practical do’s, don’ts and…

AI in Go-To-Market: What Entrepreneurs Really Think

YFM recently hosted a portfolio event on AI in go-to-market, bringing together 19…

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How to Scale a Tech Business in the UK: Lessons from Paul Chorley, Automate Pro

Automate Pro CEO Paul Chorley shares the lessons behind scaling a tech business,…