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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3i looks to China for investment opportunities

Private equity heavyweight 3i has moved to expand its Chinese presence by appointing three memers to its new China Advisory Board.

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Juliet Davenport is PLUS CEO of the Year

New energy entrepreneur Juliet Davenport walked off with the CEO of the Year gong at the PLUS Awards last night.

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ATR secures second private equity backer

Oil & gas business ATR Group has been backed through an MBO by NBGI Private Equity, five years after undergoing an MBI.

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New fund for community energy projects

Green energy projects are set to be boosted by the unveiling of a new fund targeting deprived locations in the UK.

Alternative Finance for Business

New investment practices for start-ups

Jonathan Lea, solicitor with law firm Bargate Murray, looks at how new government schemes could aid start-up development and the legal considerations that need to be addressed.

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Darlington FC puts future in crowdfunding

Cash-stricken Darlington FC is using crowdfunding to move out of administration and towards a sounder financial footing.

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Braveheart charged with new Irish investment fund

Lending to SMEs in Northern Ireland is set to be boosted by the Growth Loan Fund, which will be run by Braveheart.

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Training needed for successful management, CMI finds

Research from the Chartered Management Institute finds that high performing companies are more likely to be satisfied with line managers.

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Government must ‘lubricate and fuel’ small and mid-cap growth

The inclusion of AIM and PLUS-quoted shares in ISAs is the chief demand from small and mid-cap firms in the lead up to the next Budget.

Entrepreneurs

Rescue services – Interview with Jon Moulton

It takes a shrewd customer to make rapid returns at a time of anaemic growth. GrowthBusiness meets Jon Moulton to find out how he intends to make the best of a bad situation.

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YFM deploys MEZZ fund for first time

Castlerock Recruitment Group has become the first recipient of YFM Equity Partners' MEZZ product.

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Bolt-on deals drive Enara growth

Enara Group has continued with its acquisitive growth by snapping up three new businesses with the help of its private equity investor.