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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
London must ‘market its successes better' to avoid another Wise
Britain must emulate the success of Nasdaq and get better at trumpeting its business success stories if it wants to attract more companies to list in London, one of the UK's top fintech venture capital investors has said. Speaking to City AM the day that payments darling Wise revealed plans to ditch its primary listing for New York, Anthemis founder Amy Nauiokas said the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should try emulate the support promotion the US's tech-heavy bourse gives its new constituents. 'It's not brain surgery,' said Nauiokas, whose firm has been an early-stage backer of fintech success stories like Etoro, Zoopla and Tide. 'They [the LSE] need to promise UK entrepreneurs that there's a path here, and that they'll support them, build an ecosystem around them, and give the perks that the Nasdaq gives them.' London capital markets have been locked in a multi-year struggle to attract and retain some of its brightest companies. Since the start of 2024 alone, cherished listed firms like Darktrace, TUI and most DS Smith have all delisted or been taken private from the capital's stock market. And promising UK-headquartered scale-ups like Arm have opted to list in New York over London, with other darlings like Revolut and Klarna looking likely to follow suit. Departed firms have tended to cite London's stubbornly low valuations and lower liquidity relative to its US rivals, but Nauiokas argued that the lengths to which New York goes to promote and celebrate its new additions was just as important a factor. Commenting on the Nasdaq's custom of advertising its fresh listings in New York's Time Square, she said: 'Half the reason why people go there is so they get to see their their picture on 45th Street.' Her comments ring true with the rationale for ditching London given by Wise, which floated in the UK to great fanfare in 2021. Billionaire cofounder Kristo Kaarmannder said a US listing would help raise Wise's profile in the country as it joins the many London-based fintech giants looking to expand their services in the world's largest market. 'We believe the addition of a primary US listing would help us accelerate our mission and bring substantial strategic and capital market benefits to Wise and our owners,' he said in the firm's statement announcing its planned departure. Nauiokas, whose firm invests in start-ups in both the US and UK with offices in both New York and London, said she understood the Wise board's decision, adding that were she a secondary capital and pre-IPO dealmaker, she 'would probably say the best option right now was either a dual listing or a US-based IPO'. But despite the downbeat rhetoric surrounding the London Stock Exchange, she added that the ongoing political turmoil in America was something on which London – and Europe as a whole – should be poised to capitalise. 'It strikes me that all the opportunity is here [in London],' she said. 'This is a moment. A moment for investors to find great entrepreneurs and make money, but also a moment for regulatory navel gazing – government navel gazing – private partnership navel gazing – to say we could do something here. Let's do something.' Family offices and institutional money are increasingly looking to reduce the weighting of US assets in their portfolio in response to the capricious and unpredictable policy directives from the White House, Nauiokas said. Many ultra-rich families have re-weighted their portfolios from an '80/20 North America to Europe to now 50/50'. 'I'm super excited about the UK specifically. But it needs to take this moment of market geopolitical dislocation,' she said, adding: 'The LSE can do a much better job of reshaping its proposition, and the government needs to get rid of stamp duty on shares.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fintech Pioneer Amy Nauiokas Joins kWh Analytics' Board of Directors
Strategic Appointment Signals Next Phase of Growth for Climate Insurance Leader SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--kWh Analytics, the leading provider of Climate Insurance and risk management solutions for renewable energy, today announced the appointment of Amy Nauiokas, Founder and Group CEO of Anthemis Group, to its Board of Directors. Nauiokas brings unparalleled experience in financial technology and transformation to kWh Analytics at a pivotal moment in the company's growth trajectory. As the founder of Anthemis, she has helped build the firm into a global fintech investment platform that has supported more than 250 companies through various stages of development. Under her leadership, Anthemis has become the industry-leading venture capital firm credited as the first to focus specifically on the multi-trillion dollar fintech industry. "We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our board," said Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics. "Her exceptional track record in capitalizing, building, and scaling innovative financial services companies aligns perfectly with our mission to expand climate insurance solutions for the renewable energy sector." Nauiokas is widely recognized as a strategic leader with deep experience in the insurance sector. She has served on the boards of multiple successful fintech and insurtech companies through critical growth phases, including the exit of Flo to Moen and Marqueta's acquisition of Power. Her guidance has been pivotal in helping these companies scale and secure capital. "The renewable energy sector stands at a critical inflection point, where innovative insurance solutions can help accelerate the world's transition to clean energy," said Nauiokas. "kWh Analytics has built a powerful platform that uses data intelligence and underwriting expertise to assess risk and reward extreme weather resilience for solar, wind, and battery projects. I'm excited to help the team grow their impact at this crucial moment in the fight against climate change." Anthemis invested in the kWh Analytics Series A, and Nauiokas now joins the board to replace a former Anthemis partner. This transition comes as kWh Analytics continues to expand its climate insurance products for renewable energy assets. About kWh Analytics kWh Analytics, a leading Climate Insurance provider, underwrites property insurance and revenue firming products for renewable energy assets. Our proprietary database of 300,000+ zero-carbon projects and $100B in loss data fuels advanced modeling and insights, enabling precise underwriting decisions. This data-driven approach incorporates resiliency measures in risk evaluation, promoting sustainable practices in the renewable energy sector. Trusted by 5 of the top 10 global (re)insurance carriers, we've insured over $50 billion in assets to date. Our tailored solutions further our mission of providing best-in-class Insurance for our Climate. Recognized by InsuranceERM Climate and Sustainability Awards, kWh Analytics continues to pioneer in the renewable energy insurance sector. Learn more at or LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Nikky VenkataramanSenior Marketing ManagerkWh (720) 588-9361
