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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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Funding boost for Thermilate

Yorkshire-based Thermilate Europe has received £750,000 from Enterprise Ventures. The investment will support the expansion of the company’s current sales force and associated support staff and provide ongoing working capital.

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Losing interest in banks

One in four senior executives has no idea of the rate of interest they receive on their company's cash deposits.

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Venture supports Atelier buy-out

The management team at a Blackpool-based gift and home accessory company has bought the business after securing the backing of Venture Structured Finance.

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Jetion raises £30.5 million

Jetion Holdings, a China-based solar cells and modules maker has raised £30.5 million through joining AIM after its shares were valued at 151p each.

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Hayter completes Allen Hover Mower deal

Lawnmower manufacturer Hayter has strengthened its offering after buying the Allen Hover Mower business for an undisclosed sum.

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China VC market overtakes UK

For the first time, the venture capital (VC) market in China has overtaken that of the UK in terms of absolute size, according to data from research company Library House.

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Ingenious backs Sirens’ second album

The two music-focused VCTs managed by venture capitalist Ingenious Media have invested approximately £500,000 in the second album of British three-piece girl band Sirens.

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Mexico-focused oil and gas play in AIM IPO

Leed Petroleum, an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Gulf of Mexico, has listed on AIM.

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Harvey Nash buys Irish IT recruitment firm

A London-based recruitment consultancy and IT services outsourcer has expanded its international network after buying an Irish business. Harvey Nash, which has subsidiaries across Europe, Asia and the US, bought Rescon IT in a deal that could be worth some £6.7 million (€10 million).

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Private equity firm buys Serbia Broadband

Mid Europa Partners has bought by a controlling interest in Serbia Broadband, a cable TV and Internet provider in Serbia.

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New team buys Willenhall Tube & Forging

Willenhall Tube & Forging, a metal fabricator and tube manipulator, has been bought by a new management team that has more than 70 years experience in the industry.

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Cobra joins AIM

Cobra, a retail and wholesale insurance broker, has been valued at some £36 million after it joined AIM.