Funding Circle achieved an IPO in September 2018, raising £300 million and valuing the company at £1.5 billion. Since then the share price has fallen by around 70 percent…
About Us
Clarus Investments was established by Michael Pearson in 2006. Michael is an experienced director, investor and consultant. He is recognised globally as an expert on strategy and innovation in financial services and has led the corporate venturing activities of a major banking group. The current focus of his research is the financing, performance and valuation of fintech startups.
Our Services
At Clarus, we carry out research and advisory projects on a range of strategic management subjects in developed and developing markets. Our focus is on financial services, and in particular the topics of strategy, corporate development, innovation, growth and entrepreneurship. We have worked in recent years with clients such as Infosys, Nomura, BNP Paribas and Lloyds Bank.
Some Insights on Fintech Valuation and Returns
The returns for early stage investors in our analysis of fintech startups are very good on paper, and although returns decline as companies get older there is no apparent trend up or down…