Name: Our take on private companies
Uploaded: 2023-09-29
Duration: 3 min
Description: Investment Specialist Rachael Callaghan on how we can seize opportunities and help great growth companies thrive.

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https://video.bailliegifford.com/Investment_Beliefs_Private_Companies_BGMJ_59540_10036955_20230929T110603Z_1080p.mp4

Investment Specialist Rachael Callaghan on how we can seize opportunities and help great growth companies thrive.

Our take on private companies

https://media.bailliegifford.com/mws/nsrddueb/baillie-gifford-transcript-our-take-on-private-companies-sep-2023.pdf

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