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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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The North West Fund for Biomedical moves past £10 million mark with LumbaCurve backing

A £125,000 equity investment allocation has been secured by LumbaCurve International to aid in its efforts to conduct market development and a clinical effectiveness study for its lower back pain treatment.

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Europe feels the pinch as VC deals slip further

Venture capital investment experienced a weak quarter at the end of 2012 as it fared badly against the same period in 2011.

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Encore Capital offloads Probikekit.com to The Hut Group

The Hut Group has continued with its acquisition drive by acquiring Probikekit.com from Encore Capital and the company's management team.

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Two new venture capital backers for NewVoiceMedia

NewVoiceMedia has taken its venture capital takings to £19.2 million on the back of a Series B funding round.

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Nokia Growth Partners dials up new $250 million allocation for mobile investment

The corporate venture arm of mobile phone manufacturers Nokia has unveiled its third investment fund and set aside $250 million (£159.1 million) for deals.

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Healthcare buy for London-listed Cello

Cello has made its first acquisition of the year by adding Mash Health to its roster of companies.

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Trade exit for Smedvig Capital as it sells Selstor business

London-based venture capital fund Smedvig Capital has sold its interest in self storage business Selstor to a trade buyer.

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Irish biotech firm Algae Health nets funding to target exporting

An investment of €1 million (£854,000) is set to allow biotech business Algae Health to recruit an extra 23 people in the coming three years.

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Etsy buys mobile app start-up Mixel to develop its own offering

A US-headquartered e-commerce platform for vintage products and handmade items has bought Mixel.

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Third fundraising round for Asalus Medical Instruments as it targets product launch

Asalus Medical Instruments has raised £1.25 million ahead of the launch of its Ultravision technology in the second half of 2013.

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Gresham Private Equity secures first exit of 2013 as it offloads 7city Learning

Mid-market investment firm Gresham Private Equity has exited its interest in portfolio company 7city Learning through a trade sale.

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Med ePad secures new chairman and chief executive alongside funding round

An equity investment of £150,000 has been netted by healthcare technology business Med ePad.