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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

Rethink required on EIS and VCTs

Mention the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to an entrepreneur and they are likely to walk in the opposite direction.

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United Business’
quadruple deal

A London-based media group has added four trade shows in the UK and South Africa to its offering.

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BT announces purchase of Ribbit Corporation

BT has announced the £52.65 million ($105 million) purchase of Ribbit Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based, Internet telecommunications firm. Read on for more deal headlines.

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HML’s announces
southern deal

HML, a provider of property management, insurance and ancillary services to residential property blocks, is to continue expanding its business with a proposed acquisition in the southwest.

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HML confirms southwest deal

HML, a provider of property management, insurance and ancillary services to residential property blocks, is to continue expanding its business with a proposed acquisition in the southwest.

Company Flotations

Interview with Mears Group chief executive Bob Holt

Spectacular growth has catapulted Mears Group from AIM to the Main market, guided by chief executive Bob Holt. Andrew MacLeod reports.

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The rock’s on a roll

Gibraltar is building its reputation as a solid fund services centre, which is ready to compete with the more established jurisdictions, writes Mark Dunne

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Talking rubbish

Waste management will quite literally become a burning issue in the UK over the next few years, writes Andrew MacLeod

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KPMG predicts continuing M&A decline

The UK is set to echo a global decline in deal-making activity, predicts accountancy giant KPMG.

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Swiss group buys UK firm

A Swiss-based flooring systems specialist has extended its network with an nine-figure acquisition in the UK.

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AWS Ecoplastics fundraising

The Sustainable Technology Fund (STF), managed by E-Synergy, has teamed up with Robeco Clean Tech Private Equity II to make a £6 million follow-on investment into AWS Ecoplastics, a plastic recycling specialist.

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Swiss firm Forbo takes to the floor with UK company

A Swiss-based flooring systems specialist has extended its network with a nine-figure acquisition in the UK.