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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Team at Equistone lands first investment

The former private equity division of high street bank Barclays has completed its first investment since the firm became Equistone Partners Europe.

Technology

Welcome to the Magic Roundabout – London’s Tech City

The boom in technology and digital creative companies around 'Silicon Roundabout' in London's East End has been trumpeted by a government hoping for growth and jobs from start-ups. GrowthBusiness tunes into the facts behind the buzz and meets some of Tech City's most exciting entrepreneurs.

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MBI sees new backers for Energist

Following nine years of private equity investment, Energist has secured the backing of two new firms as it looks to expand internationally.

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PeerIndex scores Series A capital

As well as securing growth capital, PeerIndex has netted the backing of a number of business angels.

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GLE changes hands

Following seven years of private equity ownership under Veronis Suhler Stevenson, GL Education Group has been sold to Investcorp.

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Selima pairs with YFM on MBI

Selima has become the latest UK business to be backed by YFM Equity Partners in a deal which gives the management team growth capital.

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US mission for UK cleantech firms

To encourage US investment in British cleantech businesses and establish American subsidiaries, 16 companies are set to take part in the Clean and Cool Mission 2012.

Entrepreneurs

MITIE unveils £5 million entrepreneur event

UK entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to take part in a live pitch to secure investment from outsourcing company MITIE.

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James Caan-backed fund supports Ecometrica

Green-orientated Berti Investments has made its first 2012 investment in a Scottish greenhouse gas monitoring company.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Brand Alignment Success

Andrew Stothert, CEO of brand alignment company Brand Vista, looks at how branding exercises should include everyone involved with a company and requires focused leadership.

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Kier reaches its Peake

Construction, services and property group Kier has appointed Nicola Peake as managing director of its environmental business, which acquired Pure Recycling in 2010.

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Secondaries link up for DFJ and Tempo

The union of DFJ Esprit and Tempo Capital's secondary investment businesses is a step towards consolidating the European venture capital industry.