CIL Insights
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Sector snapshot: Business information providers
With rising demand for data-driven decisions and market fragmentation, investors see big opportunities to scale and grow through strategic M&A.
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Opportunities within industrial automation
Automation has cut costs & boosted productivity. With labour challenges & COVID-19 impacts, adoption is rising. CIL explores growth drivers.
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Charging ahead
A low-carbon future demands electrification. As markets shift, EVs and hydrogen rise, while others decline. Power infrastructure must be reshaped.
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The changing British holiday
Staycations are here to stay. As travel shifts, domestic tourism grows. CIL's Liam McGuinness explores key consumer trends.
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Consumer sentiment in a COVID-19 world
CIL’s latest Consumer Pulse Survey shows cautious consumers prioritising remote work, with subscriptions growing while hospitality declines.
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UK defence sector update
The defence investment prioritises cyber, space, and AI, creating opportunities for innovative suppliers while incumbents face pressure to adapt.
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Short-term pain, long-term gain
Despite short-term uncertainty, long-term optimism remains. Sunday Times’ David Smith shares insights at CIL’s annual economic update.
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VCDD: Improving process, predictability and price
A CIL survey of investment banks found that uptake of VCDD has grown over the past decade, particularly in Europe.
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Investment 360 Index 2020
CIL’s Investment 360 Index provides key insights into investor and business leader confidence, both short and long term.