About

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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RSA expands into CEE

RSA Insurance Group has agreed to acquire the remaining 50 per cent of its joint venture with Direct Insurance Financial Investments (DIFI) in Central and Eastern Europe

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Agassi and Graf invest in Viagogo

Secondary ticketing company Viagogo has secured US$15 million (£10 million) from investors including tennis greats Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf.

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npower purchases SPI Group

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Barclay brothers buy up Woolworths brand name

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Waterford Wedgwood finds potential buyer

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Finsbury acquires Compassoft

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Interest rates cut for fifth month in a row

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fifth consecutive month since October, from 1.5 to one per cent.

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Xtract Energy’s joint oil & gas ventures

AIM-listed Xtract Energy has entered into two joint ventures in the oil and gas sector. In September, Xtract joined forces with Merty Energy Petroleum Exploration, Education and Services of Turkey, to create a new medium-sized oil and gas exploration and production business focused on Turkey.

Exit Strategies

Asking for a ‘cash out’ deal

Whether an investor wants to come on board or is seeking an exit, remixing the company’s capital base may allow you to get some money of your own in the bank and strengthen the business as a whole.

Human Resources

Locating health and safety hazards

A risk assessment health check could prevent your business getting hurt.

Venture Capital Funding

Rod Richards: Playing the game

Wagamama, Paperchase and GAME have one thing in common: Graphite Capital. Managing partner Rod Richards talks about how the firm has helped build market-leading consumer brands.

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3i sells Insensys

Private equity firm 3i has sold its minority stake in fibre optic specialist Insensys to US-based Moog, which makes precision control systems.