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Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

Venture Capital Funding

Spin-out Southeast

As the UK centre of research and development, the Southeast continues to be a hotspot for venture capital investment. Morag Dickson reports

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Recession proof businesses

Chief executive of the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) George Derbyshire predicts that those exposed to the fluctuations in the property market such as estate agents may suffer during the economic downturn, whereas DIY firms might benefit as people seek to improve their existing homes.

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WPP to strengthen operations in China

London-based marketing giant has agreed to buy a controlling stake in a digital agency in China.

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Yotta’s £2 million deal maps out US growth

A 3D mapping specialist has spent a seven-figure sum expanding its operations in North America.

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Investcorp secures $243 million

Investcorp, a private equity and venture capital investor operating on both sides of the Atlantic, has secured a revolving loan facility of $243 million (£122 million) to support its own corporate balance sheet.

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Asset-based loan backs Everwhite BIMBO

Everwhite, a supplier of plastic products used in buildings, has undergone a buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) after being put into administration in January.

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The funding is
out there

Private equity will continue to be a vital and fluid source of funding this year, according to accountant and business adviser PKF.

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MedicX Fund sells healthcare property

An investor in modern purpose-built primary healthcare properties in the UK has sold one of its medical centres.

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SCi Entertainment in deal double

A publisher and developer of entertainment software listed on London’s main market, has raised £60 million and struck a deal with US media giant Warner Bros Home Entertainment.

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UCL spin-out Domainex raises £1 million

Domainex, a biopharmaceutical spin-out from University College London (UCL), has raised £1 million to develop its contract research business and commercialise its drug discovery projects.

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More funding for sewage treatment venture

Eco-Solids International, a developer of technologies for treating sewage sludge, has received follow-on funding from AIM-listed investment company Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA).

Entrepreneurs

Rising Star: Daniel Lee of Pharmacy 2U

Daniel Lee is the MD of Pharmacy 2U, the first mail-order and online pharmacy retailer in the UK. With turnover of £12 million, the company is seeking greater heights in the year ahead, as Lee tells GrowthBusiness.