Mark's Journal

There is no shortage of voices dissecting what is wrong with the UK economy — policy, tax, regulation, sentiment. But for those who spend time on the ground with real businesses, the story looks very different. Across the country, founders are still innovating, scaling, and creating value. They are building export-ready brands, pioneering energy technology, reshaping property, and leading digital transformation.

Energy Startups: The UK’s Quiet Global Advantage and the Investors Powering a Better Future

From Network to Net Worth: How to Build Relationships with People Who Can Fund Your Future. You don’t raise capital from a pitch deck.You raise it from relationships. And those relationships don’t start in a spreadsheet, they start in conversations that matter. Whether you’re looking to raise capital or deploy it, one truth remains:Your network is your single greatest investment asset.

When it comes to raising capital, not every venture neatly fits into the risk and return profile of traditional finance. Many projects, especially those with strong social, environmental or community outcomes, struggle to attract purely commercial investment. That is where concessionary finance comes in.

There’s a quiet exodus happening and it’s one that should have alarm bells ringing in Whitehall. In the last year alone, thousands of UK company directors have packed their bags and taken their business leadership abroad. Many aren’t just moving their families, they’re moving their capital, their spending power, and, crucially, their investment activity. Why? Read more to find out

We’ve all heard the sayings: “Patience is a virtue” and “Life’s not a sprint.” But what if we dared to think bigger—much bigger? Not just in metaphor, but in action, vision, and lived reality? Because the truth is this: your most meaningful goals—those dreams that stir your soul—will never be found on the path of convenience. They live at the edges of your limits. And getting there? It’s not just a marathon. It’s an Ultra Marathon.

New Partnership: Sustainomics Capital Retained by UK Renewable Energy Provider