UK Investor Magazine

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Dr James Claypole, founder of Ail Arian, to discuss the sustainable printed electronics pioneer’s technology and its current funding round.Ail Arian is revolutionising printed electronics with patented, recyclable silver conductive inks that achieve a 94% recovery rate.Find out more about Ail Arian here.The company addresses critical sustainability challenges in the electronics industry—precious metal depletion and stringent environmental regulations—while helping manufacturers drastically cut CO2 emissions and manufacturing waste.Their innovative design-for-recycling approach creates the first circular ecosystem for printed electronics. This enables customers to reduce e-waste, comply with emerging legislation like ESPR and PPWR, and meet ESG commitments.The global conductive inks market, valued at $2.73B in 2023, is projected to reach $3.98B by 2032. Ail Arian has already developed a working MVP with positive early customer feedback and secured key development partnerships through signed MOUs.As a CleanTech StartUp of the Year Finalist 2025, they’re positioned to capture market share by selling sustainable silver inks while allocating investment toward R&D and marketing to scale their circular manufacturing solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Neil Wilson, Investor Strategist at Saxo UK, to discuss global equity markets and key near-term events.The discussion begins by examining the Bank of England’s monetary policy constraints and whether rate cuts can deliver meaningful market impact, given current inflation rates.The conversation then turns to global equity valuations, questioning whether elevated price levels represent a genuine concern or simply reflect the natural progression of market appreciation.This leads into artificial intelligence, weighing whether the sector is experiencing a speculative bubble or if current valuations can be justified by future earnings.We look at the current US earnings season, highlighting standout companies and the key takeaways.With the FTSE 100 trading near record highs, we explore which sectors present the most compelling value opportunities for UK investors.Neil provides his view on the gold rally and whether it can be sustained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Brendan Callan, CEO of Tradu, back to the podcast to explore what zero commission trading means for individual traders and the market as a whole.Find out more about Tradu here.Zero-commission trading is breaking down barriers for retail investors and making financial markets more accessible to everyone seeking to secure their financial futures.We explore the pros and cons of zero-commission and the practices investors should be aware of.Brendan discusses Tradu’s approach to zero-commission trading and the values that guide their offering for traders and investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Krystal Lai, Head of Communications at Majestic Corporation, back to the podcast to discuss the Urban Miner’s recent half-year report and plans for growth through 2025 and 2026.We discuss revenue fluctuations, margin expansions, and how the firm is dealing with trade tensions. The conversation addresses the tariff headwinds that have challenged the industry and examines whether stabilisation is finally on the horizon.Majestic has boldly reiterated its ambitious target: 100,000 tonnes of processing capacity by 2030. How will they get there? We discuss the Wrexham expansion and intensified UK sales efforts that are paving the way. The UK market has clearly captured Majestic’s attention, and we explore exactly what makes it so attractive.There’s also an exciting dimension to the company’s growth strategy. Majestic is increasingly focused on AI infrastructure supply chain, positioning itself to benefit from the AI boom. What does this mean for future revenues? Krystal shares Majestic’s perspective on this rapidly evolving opportunity and reveal what investors should be watching for during the remainder of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the UK property market and explore what the future could hold for FTSE 100 housebuilders.Conscious of being overly political, we analyse the key drivers of the UK property market, touching on government policy, supply and demand dynamics and the immediate outlook for the market.We frame our conversation around the market opportunity for FTSE 100 housebuilders, examining current share prices and where they may be headed next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Anant Prakash, CEO of Odysse, to discuss the company’s vision, milestones, and live crowdfunding campaign.Odysse is building the UK’s first all-electric, AI-powered ride-hailing fleet, already achieving ~£1M annual revenue and a five year contract with Bolt. In this episode, Anant explains the inspiration behind Odysse, the problems it is solving for drivers and riders, and how its model improves the service of incumbents like Uber and Bolt.The conversation also covers Odysse’s rapid growth plans, scaling from 30 vehicles today to 3,000 by 2030, targeting £100M in revenue, and how funds from the crowdfunding campaign will accelerate this expansion. For listeners inspired by Odysse’s mission, this episode shows how to experience the service and get involved in the investment opportunity.Visit their Republic page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Melissa Cruz, CEO of GenIP, to discuss recent results and plans for new product launches. GenIP CEO Melissa Cruz joins us to discuss the company’s milestone first half-year as a publicly listed entity. Fresh off releasing their inaugural half-year financial results, Cruz offers a candid assessment of how the business has performed since going public and the progress the company has made.The conversation delves into both the numbers and the operational story behind them, exploring what’s working well and where the company is focusing its energy. Cruz also unveils GenIP’s updated commercial strategy, which includes several new product launches set to reshape the company’s offerings. A particularly interesting segment focuses on GenIP’s plan to shift its client composition, targeting corporate clients to represent up to 45% of the mix. Cruz explains the benefits of increasing the number of corporate clients and what it means for the company’s long-term positioning. The episode concludes with Cruz sharing the three developments that most excite her about the year ahead, offering listeners a glimpse into the CEO’s strategic priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Brendan Callan, CEO of Tradu, to explore how investors and traders can utilise AI to improve their investment process.Find out more about Tradu here.This episode dives deep into how brokers are leveraging artificial intelligence for fraud detection, trade execution, risk management, and personalised client experiences.We examine how AI transforms the investor experience through faster execution, smarter analytical tools, and more accessible market insights. Featured discussion on Tradu’s Analyst AI reveals cutting-edge functionality and development insights that are reshaping how clients interact with financial data.But what are the risks? We tackle the dangers of over-reliance on AI, opaque decision-making processes, and algorithmic biases.Looking ahead, we explore whether AI will democratise investing by making markets more efficient and empowering retail investors—or if it will widen the gap between professionals and everyday traders.A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of finance and technology’s role in investment decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to be joined by Kartik Kumar, Portfolio Manager of Aurora UK Alpha, to discuss the investment trust and its distinctive approach to UK equity investing.Find out more about Aurora UK Alpha here.In this episode, listeners will learn how Aurora applies time-tested investment principles from legends such as Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to identify undervalued opportunities in the UK market.The discussion explores why Aurora sees compelling value in UK-listed companies, particularly those with domestic-focused business models that many investors are overlooking. You’ll learn about their rigorous research methodology for evaluating consumer-facing businesses and gain insights into their concentrated portfolio approach.Hear detailed case studies of key holdings, including why Barratt Redrow stands out in the competitive homebuilding sector and the strategic thinking behind Phoenix’s unusual takeover of funeral services provider Dignity. Kartik also discusses their patient investment philosophy – including their “propensity to do nothing” – and whether market volatility in 2025 prompted any new investment actions.The conversation concludes with their compelling case for why investors should consider Aurora UK Alpha in their portfolios, plus book recommendations for anyone interested in deepening their investment knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Matthew Hindhaugh, CEO of The Tweakments Guide, to the podcast to delve into the company’s growth story and its current crowdfunding campaign.Find out more about the Tweakments Guide on Crowdcube here.The Tweakments Guide is a trusted UK platform offering expert, unbiased content on aesthetic treatments and skincare. Through articles, videos, a newsletter, social media and events we help consumers make informed choices, connect with top practitioners and buy skincare products.The aesthetics advice platform has achieved £389k revenue and £114k EBITDA in 2024 without external investment.Founded by management with deep experience in aesthetics journalism, the company addresses consumer confusion in the aesthetics market by providing trusted, comprehensive guidance on treatments and skincare options.Growth across all channels demonstrates strong consumer demand for unbiased advice in a sector where people fear making costly mistakes. The platform helps users navigate treatment choices based on their specific objectives and budget constraints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.