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

BaseKit raises $2.6 million for launch

A developer of software for creating websites from Photoshop designs has raised $2.6 million (£1.8 million) for its US and UK launch.

Opinion

Why small is beautiful

It's official: staff at small and medium-sized enterprises are happier than those at big companies.

News

Intamac receives £4 million funding

Technology company Intamac Systems has secured £4 million from investors including Chandos Capital Ventures, Seraphim Capital and the Carbon Trust.

Venture Capital Funding

The dangers of raising CGT

If Chancellor George Osborne raises capital gains tax (CGT) next week, it could have major implications for entrepreneurs, argues Alex Macpherson, head of the ventures team at Octopus Investments.

Technology

Clouding the issue

While there are major cost benefits to using cloud computing, remote hosting may not be right for every business.

Entrepreneurs

Why disruptive innovation succeeds

Javier Rojas, Silicon Valley MD at Kennet Partners, discusses The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christiansen.

News

Werner buys Abru from Vaillant

Ladder manufacturer Werner has bought access products business Abru from Vaillant.

News

Axión to be acquired by Abertis

Luton Airport operator Abertis has agreed to acquire the Spanish broadcasting company Axión for £128 million.

News

The Hut Group raises £14 million

Online retailing platform operator The Hut Group has raised £14 million from institutional investors in anticipation of a float.

News

ISIS backs Encore MBO

ISIS Equity Partners has invested in Encore Tickets in a founder-led MBO with a deal value in excess of £20 million.

News

Bridgepoint backs HobbyCraft MBO

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has backed the management buy-out of HobbyCraft, an arts and crafts retailer.

News

Albion exits RFI Global Services

Testing and certification company RFI Global Services has been sold to US-based Underwriters Laboratories, allowing an exit for Albion Ventures.