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).

Human Resources

Creating a clear line of sight when expanding your workforce

As a business expands its workforce, it is essential to maintain close working relationships, writes Martin Smith, an assessor from Investors in People.

News

Foresight makes green investment

 Venture capital firm Foresight Group has invested £25 million into two London-based recycling companies.

Company Flotations

Piling into property

In the property sector, those who were greedy when others were fearful are well positioned for recovery.

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Alterian’s Intrepid acquisition

Alterian has acquired social media specialist Intrepid for up to £7.5 million.

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Dwell unlocks £5 million funding

Home furnishings retailer Dwell has secured £5 million from the private equity house KCP.

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Longshot targets Bel and the Dragon

Leisure operator Longshot has acquired the Bel and the Dragon pub chain from The Orchid Group.

Venture Capital Funding

Private equity drives tech M&A

An increase in M&A activity in the technology sector this year is being led by private equity firms.

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Moonfruit raises expansion funds

'Free website builder' Moonfruit has raised £1.5 million to fund its international expansion plans.

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Duvas raises £915,000

Air quality sensor producer Duvas Technologies has secured £915,000 of funding.

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Sinclair Pharma to raise £19 million

Sinclair Pharma is raising £19 million to repay debt, buy product licences and develop existing technologies.

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Compass acquires Vision Security Group

VSG has been acquired by Compass Group for £64 million.

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European companies target growth

Companies across Europe will be employing entrepreneurial, opportunistic tactics to get ahead in the coming year, according to research.