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

Fenner buys MRI Medical

Polymer products manufacturer Fenner has acquired the US company MRI Medical.

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Green Compliance buys Envirocare GB

Green Compliance has acquired environmental services company Envirocare GB for up to £4 million.

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Recycling company bags €10.8 million

Private equity firm WHEB Ventures has invested €10.8 million (£9 million) in the recycling company Friedola TECH.

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Mantis raises £3 million from NVM


Mantis Deposition has secured a £3 million funding package from NVM Private Equity to expand its product range.


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Investcorp acquires Veritext

Investcorp has acquired legal services firm Veritext from The Riverside Company.

Growth Planning

From the other side

New Zealand is backing its growth businesses to the hilt as the country seeks to increase its volume of exports.

Growth Planning

Iomart crosses the inflexion point

Internet services group Iomart moved back into profit this year and aims to increase its share of the web hosting market.

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Hunting for business growth

In the Year of the Tiger, ambitious businesses are leaving the recession behind them and seizing opportunities for expansion once again. GB finds out why aggressive growth strategies are back in fashion.

Venture Capital Funding

VC or not VC?

Most entrepreneurs who approach venture capitalists (VCs) for funding are turned down. They might be better served by looking elsewhere or focusing on organic growth, argues Ian Gotts, CEO of VC-backed Nimbus.

Company Flotations

AIM delistings fall

The number of companies delisting from AIM has dropped by 18 per cent in the last quarter, according to a report by Trowers & Hamlins and UHY Hacker Young.

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Double acquisition for eXpansys

eXpansys has agreed to acquire Data Select Network Solutions and PJ Media for £38 million.

Financial Management

Responsible lender of fast loans provides a valuable service

Choosing a loan provider means deciding on the right balance of rates, customer service and advice: This piece was written in association with MyJar