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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August Equity secures another trade sale as it exits 4Projects investment

A trade sale of August Equity has seen the investment firm offload its interest in software business 4Projects.

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Angel network takes part in Sustainable Marine Energy fundraising round

A London Business Angels-led investment deal has seen tidal energy platform company Sustainable Marine Energy charge itself with £150,000.

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Albion Ventures adds to healthcare portfolio by backing MyMeds&Me

Investment firm Albion Ventures has added MyMeds&Me to its portfolio through a £2 million transaction.

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RollUp Media closes second venture round in seven months

Digital publishing business RollUp Media has added to the €1.2 million (£1 million) of funding it received in July 2012 by securing a further €1.5 million.

Entrepreneurs

Theo Paphitis calls time on Dragons’ Den

Theo Paphitis has left TV investment show Dragons' Den to focus on the growth of his portfolio companies which include Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue.

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New Future High Streets Forum to build on the work of Mary Portas

The UK high street cannot live in the past and must adapt to survive, says local growth minister Mark Prisk.

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Investing in the right office environment

For Nicholas Green and his printed.com business, setting up an enjoyable and motivating office space was one of the top priorities.

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Businesses urged to bid for share of Employer Ownership Pilot funds

A second tranche of funding has been freed up as part of the Employer Ownership Pilot to allow businesses to create training programmes.

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Google North West partner Ph.Creative secures £500,000 growth funding package

A marketing agency located in Liverpool has ambitions to double in size following the backing of The North West Fund for Venture Capital.

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Rate drop for Capital For Enterprise on fresh Enterprise Capital Funds

Capital For Enterprise is reducing the rate charged on its commitment to new Enterprise Capital Funds from 4.5 per cent to 3 per cent.

Financial Management

Number of seven-figure AIM salaries reaches pre-crisis level

The Alternative Investment Market now has 24 CEOs who earn more than £1 million.

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Top-up investment for Tyres on the Drive as it targets new depots

Tyres on the Drive is planning to expand its operations into Yorkshire by using the £640,000 it has secured from Enterprise Ventures and MMC Ventures.