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).

News

PrismaStar backed by Octopus

A company that helps consumers find and compare products when shopping online has won backing of £2 million from Octopus Investments.

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XLN Telecom in secondary buy-out

Fixed-line, mobile and internet provider XLN Telecom has been acquired from Zeus Private Equity by ECI Partners.

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Star investors celebrated

Leading firms and personalities in European venture capital were recognised last night at the annual Investor AllStars awards, now in its eighth year.

News

Benjoy in seed fundraising

Children's food company Benjoy Nutrition has raised a six-figure sum from investors including the South East Seed Fund.

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Exit for FRSGlobal backers

The Carlyle Group and Kennet Partners have sold regulatory compliance specialist FRSGlobal to Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.

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Wound imaging company raises funds

Oxford-based Eykona has raised £1.19 million to help commercialise its three-dimensional wound imaging system.

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Ubiquisys nets $5 million

Three Taiwanese companies have led an investment of $5 million (£3.2 million) into Swindon-based mobile technology specialist Ubiquisys.

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More choice for company car drivers

An increasing number of fleet managers are giving their drivers an unrestricted choice of manufacturer for their company car.

Opinion

Brain drain

The Brits are always dreaming up inventions. The trouble is, it doesn't usually go beyond the dreaming stage.

News

From table dancing to IT

Stephen Less knows a thing or two about running a people-focused business. His chain of table dancing clubs, Secrets, now turns over £12 million, and he’s invested a six-figure sum in an IT recruitment company.

Legislation and Regulation

The end of sole corporate directors

From 1 October, all companies in England and Wales must have at least one 'natural person' on their board of directors.

Venture Capital Funding

Investing in technology

Technology is a sector well suited to venture capital investment, as it offers the potential for high growth and high returns, writes Albion Ventures partner Ed Lascelles.