AQSE

The AQSE (formerly known as NEX Exchange) is a stock exchange in the United Kingdom that provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to raise capital. It was founded in 1995 as the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and was later acquired by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in 1997. In 2019, it was rebranded as the AQSE, reflecting its focus on providing a marketplace for SMEs.

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The AQSE offers a range of services for SMEs, including access to capital, liquidity, and exposure to investors. It operates a regulated market, the AQSE Main Market, which is designed for companies that meet certain eligibility criteria. It also operates the AQSE Growth Market, which is designed for early-stage companies and provides a platform for them to raise capital and grow their businesses. The AQSE is an important part of the UK’s financial ecosystem, providing a vital source of funding and support for SMEs.