AIM has moved from strength to strength since its launch in 1995. So far this year, AIM has seen more than 60 IPOs, which is more than all the other European growth and technology markets combined. In addition, AIM has by far the largest number of companies of all the European growth and technology markets. For comparative purposes "all European growth and technology markets" are defined as: techMARK, AIM, Neuer Markt, Nasdaq Europe/Easdaq, Nouveau Marche, NMAX and Nuovo Mercato. Calculations based on most recent available data from individual exchange websites.
AIM's unique regulatory structure, which requires authorised nominated advisers to advise companies at all times, allows young and growing companies to raise capital and access the largest pool of liquidity in Europe. AIM avoids imposing unnecessary regulatory obligations that could hamper the growth of companies in early stages of development. AIM also gives investors with an interest in young and growing companies the opportunity to widen their investment portfolios.
Tim Ward, the Exchange's Head of Issuer Services, said: "AIM plays a vital role in the UK, and the wider European economy, as it allows growing companies such as Owl Technologies to raise capital at an earlier stage of development than they could on the main market. It's also important to point out that, despite AIM's impressive growth, quality is not being compromised for the sake of quantity and AIM's unique regulatory structure continues to serve the market extremely well."
"AIM is a significant part of the London Stock Exchange's portfolio and recognises that companies that are at different stages of development have varying needs. The market is now well-established as an essential part of the economy's business development pipeline."
The market was established in 1995 to provide small and growing companies with the opportunity to raise capital at an earlier stage of development. Since its launch, AIM companies have raised a total of around £7 billion to fund further growth.
