AIM – London

AIM, the Alternative Investment Market, has emerged as a leading growth market since 1995, raising over £100 billion in investment capital for 3,700 high-growth companies. AIM caters to smaller businesses, offering liquidity and capital.

With a combined market cap of approximately £104 billion, AIM benefits from a strong support network and a diverse investor base. It provides advantages such as external funding, access to a wide range of investors, and less onerous regulatory requirements. AIM’s flexible regulations support small businesses, and tax incentives encourage investment.

To list on AIM, companies need a nominated adviser and a registered broker. They must ensure share transferability, prepare necessary documents, provide financial information, and cover associated costs. AIM has no minimum requirements for size, trading record, or profitability.

AIM attracts international companies and institutional investors across various sectors. Listing on AIM enhances market profile and facilitates acquisitions. The average amount raised by AIM-listed companies in the past five years is £21.4 million.