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

Fast and Furious

Meet the fearless dealmakers who are firmly back on the acquisition trail.

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Channelling Growth

The Channel Islands Stock Exchange has continued to grow throughout the recession.

Technology

Method in the madness

Our guest blogger Pete Swabey asks why bad ideas often lead to business success.

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Hermes support boosts WHEB fund

Cleantech-focused investor firm WHEB Ventures has raised £100.3 million for its second fund with the help of a commitment from Hermes Private Equity.

Legislation and Regulation

Commercial Contract Killers

Neil Emerson of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP looks at a recent Supreme Court decision and considers the lessons to be learnt.

News

New funding for African Aura

As foreshadowed here recently, iron ore and gold developer African Aura is raising some £11 million at 65p.

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Abcam scoops top award

Bioscience specialist Abcam has been named AIM Company of the Year in the 10th annual Growth Company Awards.

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Zipcar acquires Streetcar

The US-based car sharing service Zipcar has acquired its UK rival Streetcar.

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NDS joins BlackArrow Series C round

Private equity-backed NDS, a developer of pay-TV technology, has invested in US-based BlackArrow in a $20 million (£13 million) round.

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MSS opts for Data Sound

Managed Support Services (MSS) has acquired health and safety consultancy Data Sound for £2.8 million.

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FullSIX acquires Grand Union

Marketing agency FullSIX has acquired Grand Union in an all-share deal.

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Liquavista raises €7 million