AIM is specially designed to meet for the diverse needs of growing companies from around the world. Over 250 companies incorporated outside the UK are quoted on AIM, and the number is continuing to rise all the time. This strong international interest reflects the fact that AIM presents an ideal environment for young international companies looking to use a public market to fund further expansion and raise their global profile.

Companies from all around the world, of all sizes, and at every stage of development are able to join AIM. As an Exchange-regulated market, it enables this wide spectrum of international businesses to tap into the capital, liquidity and profile of the London capital markets through a simple and speedy admission route, few entry criteria and flexible regulation.

The figures speak for themselves. In 2005, there were 519 admissions to AIM. These included 335 IPOs, of which 76 were international companies1. The total amount of money raised, both through new and further issues, was £8.9 billion ― and the total market value of overseas companies on AIM has leapt by 181.6% in the last 12 months alone. If you would like more statistics about AIM, please click here.

International companies joining AIM gain a wide range of advantages, including:

• Quick and cost-effective access to the world’s largest and deepest pool of capital for investment in international companies
• A quotation on one of world’s the most liquid capital markets for trading in the shares of small and growing international companies[2] 
• A higher profile among London’s unrivalled community of investment analysts specialising in sectors and regions worldwide
• Promotion of the company’s image and brand on an international scale among UK and European consumers and clients
• Support and advice from a dedicated team created to help international companies join AIM
• A flexible and responsive system of regulation specially geared to the needs of smaller and growing international companies.