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Our Electrification Sphere brings clarity to the energy transition by convening industry leaders to address the challenges of powering AI and digital infrastructure sustainably. Through expert dialogue, the report explores how innovative grid solutions, renewable integration, and strategic investment can shape a resilient, decarbonised future for data-driven industries.

Activity levels across our global market-leading debt advisory team remain at record levels, reflecting both constructive market conditions as well as the ever-increasing requirement for structuring creativity along with integrated sector expertise, particularly in complex situations. As always, we would be pleased to talk through the financing markets in more detail or discuss any specific situations.

The 20th-century distinction between security and economics has dissolved. The investors and businesses who adapt to this new reality - recognising co-dependence, building integration and demanding reform - will be those best placed to navigate volatility and seize opportunity in the contested decade ahead. In our latest geopolitical blog, Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geopolitical Advisory at Rothschild & Co, reflects on the context and opportunities for investment in the defence sector.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. In September’s update we dive into the world of venture capital investment in emerging sports leagues; look at how the German government is supporting VC investment in the Federal Republic; and review the big investors who have supercharged the $131bn invested in US and European AI LLM and foundation models since the start of 2023.

Rothschild & Co is delighted to announce two new client focused senior appointments in its UK Wealth Management business.

Globale Aktien legten im August um 2,5 % zu (in USD), während die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren leicht um 0,1 % stieg.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. YTD global VC investment in defence businesses is up 2.5x yoy at $28.4bn. In August’s update we dive into the renewed growth in defence spending in Europe and the US, the changing technologies and methods of conducting warfare and the new opportunities this presents for private capital.

The global economy started 2025 on a solid footing as businesses and consumers rushed to front-run US tariffs by producing and buying more goods. Although several factors have unfolded more constructively than feared, was the drop in economic activity averted, or only delayed?

Global Advisory has been recognised across six major categories at this year’s Euromoney Awards for Excellence

In the July edition we review Growth Equity activity in H1 2025. Led by AI, the value of US VC company fundraises rose 2.6x yoy to $121bn in H1 2025. European VC raises of $20m+ saw a 23% yoy advance in value. Exit value is picking up but new fundraising by VC firms remains subdued.

Seit eineinhalb Jahrhunderten schenkt das „Clemmie“ kranken Kindern Hoffnung und Genesung – Rothschild & Co blickt mit Stolz auf dieses besondere Erbe.

No parent wants to pass on wealth to their children and watch them fritter it away. Here’s how to give your family the best chance in life while ensuring your wealth is protected for generations to come.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Juni um 4,5 % (in USD) zu, während deutsche Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren eine leichte negative Performance von -0,5 % aufwiesen.

Mit der Übernahme des Schweizer Beratungsunternehmens Tenalis AG ergänzt Rothschild & Co ihr Dienstleistungsportfolio für Schweizer Kunden in den Bereichen Nachfolgeregelungen, Steuern und Immobilienberatung. Das Management der Tenalis AG bleibt an Bord.

Rothschild & Co has been named Best Debt Advisory Firm for Companies by GlobalCapital at its 2025 Bond Awards, marking our third consecutive win in this category.

Rothschild & Co is combining all of its capital markets facing activities into a new single, global structure called Global Markets Solutions (GMS). The new entity will include Rothschild & Co’s research arm, Redburn Atlantic, which will be rebranded Rothschild & Co Redburn. GMS positions Rothschild & Co to provide research-led distribution and execution seamlessly across public and private markets.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Mai um 5,7 % (in USD) zu, während deutsche Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren eine leichte negative Performance von -0,2 % aufwiesen.

Im Jahr 2025 befindet sich die ESG-Investitionslandschaft im Wandel – geprägt von politischen Umbrüchen, uneinheitlichen Kapitalflüssen und fortschreitendem technologischem Fortschritt.

Rothschild & Co announced that Ralph Lerman has joined the firm’s North American Global Advisory business as a Managing Director on the Business Services team, effective immediately. Mr. Lerman will be based in New York. This expansion of the team underscores Rothschild & Co’s commitment to growing its U.S. Business Services practice and delivering best-in-class advisory services to both sponsor-backed and corporate clients.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Doug Fordyce has joined the firm’s Global Advisory business as Head of Energy, North America, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Fordyce brings over 25 years of experience advising on a broad range of Energy sector mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. He will be joining the firm’s successful Infrastructure, Power, Renewables & Energy group, based in Houston and reporting to Lee LeBrun, Partner and Head of Global Advisory, North America.

Rothschild & Co is pleased to announce that Matthew J. Greenberger will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate, North America, based in New York. In this role, Mr. Greenberger will be responsible for leading Rothschild & Co’s real estate advisory activities across the region, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in an expanding sector.

Not all AI. The strength of VC funding growth (up 3x ytd in the US, up 20% In Europe) is led by AI but it’s not the whole story. To the end of April funding for ‘non-AI’ companies is up 67% yoy in the US and 14% in Europe. Software, biotech and fintech are all prominent – we look at what’s driving this.