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Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

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AG Holding acquires Axeon Holdings

AG Holding Ltd, a London-based special investment company backed by Ironshield Capital Management LLP, has acquired Axeon Holdings Plc, a provider of independent lithium-ion battery and green energy services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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Glasses Direct secures £10 million

A consortium of investors has committed £10 million to Glasses Direct, a company which supplies prescription glasses by post.

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Carlyle Group exits SmartTrust

SmartTrust, a developer of software for mobile operators backed by The Carlyle Group, has been acquired by Giesecke & Devrient.

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Budget 2009: instant response

Entrepreneurs and advisers offer their immediate reactions to measures announced in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Budget speech.

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UK falls behind on new energy

The UK fell to 15th place for its investment in clean energy in the first quarter of 2009, down from fifth place last year, according to research.

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Clickable video specialist nets funding

Quick.tv, whose technology allows ‘clickable’ features to be added to video content, has won a further equity investment of £335,000.

Technology

So what is Web 2.0 anyway?

This handy jargonbuster explains what Web 2.0 is and how it might be relevant to you and your business.

News

HaiKe in joint venture

China-based HaiKe Chemical Group is putting £19 million into a joint venture supplying oil and gas products domestically.

Company Flotations

Time to tap PLUS?

The current difficulties that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face in securing financing can be frustrating, writes Clive Garston, corporate partner at law firm Halliwells.

Legislation and Regulation

How to value unquoted shares

Bruce Jones, partner at law firm Bircham Dyson Bell, reflects on the legal issues surrounding the valuation of unquoted shares.

News

Harris buys Tyco Wireless Systems

Florida-based communications and IT company Harris has acquired Tyco Electronics’ Wireless Systems for $675m (£466 million).

Technology

Business applications of Web 2.0

It's now clear that social media is more than just a passing craze and that it has serious implications for business. We look at three organisations which lead the way in their use of Web 2.0 technologies.