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.

News

Carlyle divests interest in UC4 to EQT

Private equity firm EQT has acquired a 100 per cent stake in UC4 in a deal which sees Carlyle Europe Technology Partners exit the business.

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Movenbank deposits $2.4 million of seed capital

Anthemis Group has joined forces with a Boston-based venture capital firm and pool of investors to back Movenbank.

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Third round of funding for Deminos to ramp up hiring

The Finance for Business North East Accelerator Fund has made an investment through its managing partner Northstar Ventures.

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Manchester jeweller Green + Benz closes MBO

The management team of jewellery retailer Green + Benz has led a buy-out of the business.

Venture Capital Funding

Interview with Stephen Welton of the Business Growth Fund

Stephen Welton has returned home to his natural investment habitat, backing smaller companies. GrowthBusiness sits down with him to find out what he is trying to achieve at the Business Growth Fund.

Technology

The logistics of office relocation

Neil Bishop, business development director at Bishop's Move, examines the pitfalls that should be avoided when relocating a business.

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A-Gas acquires US halocarbon specialist

Bristol-based A-Gas has acquired RemTec International, which specialises in the management of greenhouse gases called halocarbons, with backing from private equity investor LDC.

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MDNX grows sales to £85 million with Griffin buy

A Thames Valley-based company that helps businesses and government bodies manage their voice and data networks has accelerated its growth by acquiring another British business.

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Kier looks to embrace green technology with JV investment

Construction, services and property group Kier has established a joint venture with its parent company Bedfordia Group to launch cleantech company Biogen.

Social Media

Social media gaming to boost brands

Zak Shah, CEO and founder of social competition site WishFree.com, looks at how social media gaming could be a cost-effective way to engage new and existing customers.

News

Endless serves up Phoenix Foods to trade buyer

Phoenix Foods has been sold by private equity firm Endless after a five year position as a portfolio company.

News

Oxford University spin-out targets NHS savings

University spin-out Intelligent Ultrasound has raised £610,000 to develop software aimed at reducing the risk of incorrect or missed diagnoses.