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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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Atkins strengthens its defence

A surrey-based consultancy and support services provider to governments, financial organisations and blue-chip companies around the world has strengthened its defence systems operations following a multi-million pound deal.

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Tips from VCT advisers

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has released recommendations by advisers covering both generalist and specialist VCTs.

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Sound investments by Baronsmead

Baronsmead VCT has seen its Net Asset Value (NAV) per ordinary share increased by nine per cent from 95.00p to 103.52p before deduction of dividends.

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Boyle serves-up investment

A Scotland-based company that hosts early morning networking events is set to develop its operations after receiving an undisclosed investment. Bacon, Eggs & Entrepreneurs (BEE) secured the five-figure sum from Amanda Boyle, who becomes its executive chairperson.

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Management buys Bottlegreen

Bottlegreen Drinks Company, a supplier of elderflower-based food and drink, has been acquired in a management buy-out for an undisclosed sum. Piper Private Equity backed the deal with £5 million, while HSBC’s Leveraged Finance team provided debt.

Growth Planning

AIM market value hits £95.8 billion

The number of companies on AIM has increased by 16.6 per cent over the past year to 1,631 with the market value improving by 69 per cent to £95.8 billion, research by Growth Company Investor has found.

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High Road for PLUS

High Road Capital (HRC) has floated on PLUS Markets. The investment vehicle raised £418,150 by placing about 41.8 million shares at 1p each.

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Husband and wife duo buy manufacturer

A Sheffield-based electrical safety enclosures manufacturer has been bought by its husband and wife management team. AB Controls and Technologies, which also makes electrical junction boxes, is now under the control of Mike and Avril Lancashire.

Entrepreneurs

Wayne Hemingway: What I wish I’d known

Wayne Hemingway and his wife Gerardine founded fashion label Red or Dead in 1982 and won the British Fashion Council’s Street Style Designer of the Year award three times in a row. After selling the company in 1999 they set up Hemingway Design, which focuses on affordable and social design.

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Connaught buys social housing business

One of the largest social housing maintenance businesses in the North of England has been created after Connaught bought Leeds-based Baldwins.

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AlertMe bags £5 million

Cambridge-based start-up AlertMe has raised £5 million in its first round of funding from US hedge fund Tudor Investment. The money raised will be used on R&D, developing the company’s brand and establishing partnerships.

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Inflexion backs Aspen Pumps takeover

A company that manufactures and supplies pumps and condensers for the air conditioning industry in more than 50 countries has been bought by its management. Aspen Pumps & BBJ Engineering was acquired for an undisclosed sum.