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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.

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Sale of homecare business nets Sovereign rich returns

Complete Group, which provides care in the home to people with severe long-term illnesses or disabilities, has been acquired by homecare group Claimar Care for £33.1 million.

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Grafton extends its boundaries

Builders merchant Grafton Group has expanded its services with the acquisition of Boundary Bathrooms for an undisclosed sum.

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Matrix funds Focus Pharmaceuticals MBO

Private equity firm Matrix has financed the management buy-out (MBO) of Focus Pharmaceuticals, a Midlands-based company which brings pharmaceuticals to market.

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Tenon takes PAS for £6 million

Tenon, an accountant and business advisory firm to owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs, has acquired Professional Assurance Services (PAS) for £6 million.

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Gyro International acquires Woolley Pau

Gyro International, an integrated B2B communications, marketing and advertising agency, has strengthened its capabilities with the acquisition of Woolley Pau. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

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MTI joins forces with University of Manchester

Technology-focused venture capitalist MTI has formed a partnership with Manchester University to invest in spin-outs from the university's research.

Entrepreneurs

Tony Moloney

A year after Tony Moloney started Anthony Alan Foods, the company won the UK licence to manufacture cakes under the Weight Watchers brand. In its first four years it achieved organic growth of 7,600 per cent to £20.6 million

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Green fund has £15 million to invest

Venture capital firm Foresight has announced the first closing of its Sustainable UK Investment Fund, which will invest in the environmental infrastructure sector. The fund has raised £15 million to date ‘primarily from ultra-high net worth investors’ and expects a final close at £20 million before Christmas.

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Round two of funding for Skinkers

Broadcast technology specialist Skinkers has raised $16 million (£8.1 million) from its second round of investment. The bulk of funding comes from lead investor Acacia Capital Partners, existing investor SPARK Ventures and the Skinkers management team.

Human Resources

Work experience that works

Forget pimply youths doing the filing: the right work experience programme can give your business a real boost

Technology

Becoming a business master

A Masters degree in business administration (MBA) could help you see the big picture for your venture.

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3i and EdRIP invest £24 million in FastBooking

Internet hotel bookings provider FastBooking has attracted €35 million (£24 million) of investment from 3i and Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP). The collective investment creates a 62 per cent stake in the company, which is valued at €45 million.