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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Kinapse secures funding to go after strategic acquisitions

Venture capital firm Synova Capital has backed Kinapse, a business which provides outsourcing and consultancy services.

Entrepreneurs

Knowing when to change a business strategy – Best business decision case study

Samantha Sida, co-founder of out-of-home adverting network Limited Space, discusses how a business strategy shift for the business in its early years lead to significant successes.

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Technology sector hits new highs in VC investments

The second quarter of 2012 has seen a rise in the amount of venture capital investments made in UK technology firms, new statistics show.

Financial Management

Negotiating the tax implications of EIS investment route

Lesley Stalker, tax partner at Surrey-based tax adviser RJP, explains that while the Enterprise Investment Scheme can bring much needed investment to a business, there are a number of tax implications to be aware of.

News

Millennials lead charge of entrepreneurial spirit

The proportion of young people who harbour desires to start their own business jumped by 12 per cent over the 12 years to 2010.

News

Maven sells WEMS interest as WHEB enters as new backer

Venture Capital firm Maven Capital Partners has exited its investment in WEMS International in a deal which sees WHEB Partners lead a £13 million investment in the firm.

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Dragons’ Den failure SendmyBag packages new funding deal

Door-to-door baggage service SendmyBag has secured investment from a venture capital firm after failing to secure capital on BBC's Dragons' Den.

News

Intertek buys NDT Services to bolster aerospace offering

Quality services business Intertek Group has acquired NDT Services as it looks to expand its presence in the aerospace and power sectors.

News

Business Growth Fund laces up with Shuropody investment

Footcare business Shuropody has become the third Midlands-based company to be backed by the Business Growth Fund.

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First funding deal for Connect Technology Group

Connect Technology Group has been backed by the North West Fund for Digital & Creative, the fund's second deal in three months.

News

New loan to fund acquisition for GeoPark

Latin American focused oil and gas explorer GeoPark Holdings has received a $37.5 million loan facility.

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Acunu secures new investor as total fundraising hits £6.6 million

Capital markets-listed technology investment firm Imperial Innovations has taken part in a funding round for data storage business Acunu.