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).

Mergers & Acquisitions

Good timing

Deals are coming back in a big way according to the decision-makers at Bank Leumi and Leumi ABL.

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New Earth Solutions tops £50 million

Waste treatment and renewable energy company New Earth Solutions Group has topped £50 million in fundraising since creating an investment fund two years ago.

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Manx Financial buys ECF Asset Finance

Isle of Man-based Manx Financial Group has acquired the asset-based lender ECF Asset Finance for £1.

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Giltech wins £1 million backing

Medical technology company Giltech has secured a £1 million investment from business consulting group Stacey Ventures Syndicate.

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Magenta invests £7.5 million in iprism

Insurance firm iprism has secured an investment of £7.5 million from Magenta Partners in exchange for a minority stake in the business.

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Matrix fundraises to target MBOs

Matrix Private Equity Partners aims to raise £21 million to invest in buy-outs as CEO Mark Wignall says 'valuations have become more attractive'.

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Mentoring offered to start-ups

Angel investor syndicate ideaSpace and start-up support organisation NESTA are backing a 13-week mentoring programme for early-stage businesses.

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No pay rise for most AIM CEOs

While CEOs of AIM-quoted companies showed restraint in remuneration last year, the median pay of finance directors rose above inflation.

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Fewer bonuses for AIM CEOs

A new report on directors' pay reveals that CEOs of AIM-quoted companies showed restraint in remuneration last year.

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Highgate fund targets tech industry

Fund manager Highgate Associates has launched a second Enterprise Investment Scheme fund that will target high-technology businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Feng shui for the office

Forget the rubber plant in the corner of the room, British offices need an injection of life and design to inspire, writes Opportunity Peterborough director Neil Darwin.

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Second ABVen fund secures €85 million

A second fund from technology-driven private equity firm Atlantic Bridge has secured €85 million (£72.1 million) mostly from government-backed venture capital bodies.