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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).

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Brainspark seeks £10m

Acquisitive investment group Brainspark has launched an issue of up to £10 million in 7 per cent 2014 convertible bonds.

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CambridgeIP acquires Boliven 

Science and technology focused research specialist CambridgeIP has acquired Boliven for an undisclosed sum.

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Bart Spices in MBO

Langholm Capital has backed the MBO of Bart Spices, a Bristol-based supplier of herbs and spices.

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Secondary buy-out for Poundland

US private equity firm Warburg Pincus has acquired Poundland from Advent International for an undisclosed sum.

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Bumper exit for Sophos

IT security and data protection firm Sophos has sold a majority stake to private equity firm Apax Partners in a deal that  values the company at $830 million (£546.6m).

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Surge in PE-backed deals  

The value of private equity deals across the EU soared to €3.3 billion (£2.8bn ) in April, compared to €847 million for the same month last year.

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UK lacks venture capital industry, says James Caan 

Dragons’ Den investor James Caan claims a scarcity of venture capital backing is stunting the growth of ambitious British businesses.

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The Gyration Air Mouse Elite

Straight from the brains behind the Nintendo Wii comes the Gyration Air Mouse Elite.

Entrepreneurs

Dangerous business – Preparing your company for a crisis

From global financial meltdown to a volcanic eruption, the one sure thing in business is that you never know what is around the corner, writes Simon Cook, CEO of venture capitalist DFJ Esprit.

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Faroe launches £70m rights issue

North Sea and Norway-focused Faroe Petroleum is tapping shareholders for £69.8 million to double its programme to 16 wells.

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EU’s national stereotypes confirmed

Perceptions of cultural differences between the UK and its European neighbours are supported by a survey of small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Spice in £32.8 million MBO 

Gresham Private Equity has acquired four businesses from support services group Spice in a £32.8 million management buy-out (MBO).