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.

Entrepreneurs

Future Fifty member Green Man Gaming – In it for the long run

To coincide with the second crop of Future Fifty companies being named, GrowthBusiness meets Green Man Gaming and its founder Paul Sulyok to find out what being a member involves.

Opinion

My Autumn Statement stocking feels a bit bare

While not offering much in the way of business goodies, George Osborne's speech offered some festive cheer.

News

Autumn Statement 2013: Government announces ‘big extension’ of Start Up Loans scheme

Two weeks after the prime minister proclaimed that the Start Up Loans scheme had awarded its 10,000th loan, the chancellor outlined a boost to the finance initiative.

News

Autumn Statement 2013: Entrepreneurs and business builders react to George Osborne’s announcements

In the aftermath of the coalition government's fourth Autumn Statement address, we ask business leaders what they make of George Osborne's plans.

Technology

Smaller businesses can capitalise on big data too

Keith Holdt, investment director and head of the Value Enhancement Group at LDC, argues that big data shouldn't be intimidating for growing companies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

LDC out and Dunedin in as part of private equity switch at Kee Safety

Safety services business Kee Safety has closed the third management buy-out of its history by linking up with new backer Dunedin.

News

Seedrs closes record crowdfunding round at £2.1 million to go after Europe

Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has used its own service to raise £2.1 million of growth funds.

Financial Management

How will the bedroom tax affect houses sold with long term tenants?

The bedroom tax is having a big affect on the way in which landlords manage properties.

News

Twitter and Tumblr backer leads $42 million funding round for DataSift

British technology business DataSift has now raised over $70 million of venture capital funding following a new $42 million round.

News

Mobile video firm SyQic moves to AIM ahead of UK launch

Technology company SyQic is looking to the Alternative Investment Market as its platform for growth, having outlined an admission date.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Granby Marketing Services moves forward with management buy-out

Joanne Varey has transitioned to the majority shareholder in Granby Marketing Services following a £3.8 million buy-out.

News

New investors added by Green Biologics through £15.4 million round

Green Biologics has now raised over £28 million of venture capital investment following an eight-figure Series B round.