About

Hunter Ruthven graduated from the university of Sussex in geography and politics before joining Vitesse Media. He was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to become Editor of Real Business.

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Online financing firm Kabbage raises funds ahead of UK launch

A Series C funding round for Kabbage has seen it net a further $30 million (£18.5 milion) of growth capital.

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WANdisco uses AIM listing to good effect

Software firm WANdisco has made its first acquisition as a public company, four months after joining the Alternative Investment Market.

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ABFA reacts to profiteering claims and says accusations are ‘inaccurate’

The Asset Based Finance Association has responded to accusations made regarding profits made by members by describing them as 'unfair'.

Entrepreneurs

Sean Park on the Finance 2.0 revolution

Ahead of his keynote speaker role during the Finance 2.0 section of this year's Tech Tour Solutions, Anthemis Group founder Sean Park tells GrowthBusiness why he sees so much promise in the space and why Tech Tour resonates with his investment firm.

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Employment law not ‘fit for purpose’ say UK firms

A week on from business secretary Vince Cable's employment law changes, new statistics show that only one in ten businesses believe that the current employment legislation is adequate.

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Fashion brand worn by Duchess of Cambridge secures investment

British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley has cashed in on a growing reputation which has seen her dress the Duchess of Cambridge by securing investment for her clothing brand.

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Fourth Hospitality closes overseas deal

ECI Partners-backed Fourth Hospitality has made its first acquisition since its management team led a buy-out of the business in March 2011.

Venture Capital Funding

Business Exit by Buy-out

There are a number of options that are available to business owners looking to sell their business: Stephen Campbell, partner at Panoramic Growth Equity, presents a case for the management buy-out.

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Cupid takes a fancy to Uniform Dating

AIM-listed online dating company Cupid has purchased Uniform Dating in a deal worth up to £7 million and raised fresh funds to finance it.

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Midven backs student services business BeGo

A business spawned by two University of Warwick students has secured an investment from Midven's Early Advantage fund.

Exit Strategies

James Caan and Paul Herman: Preparing for payday

James Caan and Paul Herman explain that while a business may appear to be in rude health, cracks beneath the surface may prevent even the most optimistic of buyer from pressing the button.

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‘Informal economy’ a reality for UK entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the UK are bypassing the traditional method of registering a company early, a new report finds.