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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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Invest Northern Ireland backs First Derivatives

Financial software supplier First Derivatives has received £355,000 from Invest Northern Ireland, the region's economic development agency.

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Marshall buys Francis Group

Marshall Motor Group has agreed to acquire Leicestershire-based car dealership Francis Group for an undisclosed sum. 

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Growing optimism over raising finance

Privately held businesses expect finance to be more readily available this year, according to research from professional services firm Grant Thornton.

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UBC acquires Above The Title

UBC, a supplier of radio content, has acquired London-based production company Above The Title for up to £1.08 million.

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Ila Security joins AIM

Ila Security, maker of ‘style-conscious’ personal security devices for women, is reversing into AIM shell Baylon Holdings.

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Investec loan to fund DFJ’s management fees

Encore Ventures, a division of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, has secured a loan of £8.2 million from Investec Private Bank to fund its expenses.

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Alchemy Partners sells COA Solutions

Private equity investor Alchemy Partners has sold software supplier COA Solutions to Advanced Computer Software for £100 million.

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Playtech buys Virtue Fusion

Mobile and internet software provider Playtech has acquired online bingo business Virtue Fusion for up to £36 million.

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FAM sold to James Grant Media

First Artist Corporation has sold its artist representation agency, First Artist Management (FAM), to James Grant Media for up to £200,000.

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RTS acquires Hatch Science

Engineering services company Robotic Technology Systems (RTS) has acquired US manufacturer Hatch Science. 

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AIM-listed LitComp taken private

Mid-market investor Maven Capital Partners has backed the public-to-private acquisition of insurance business LitComp.

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ACS buys COA Solutions

Advanced Computer Software (ACS) has acquired COA Solutions from private equity firm Alchemy Partners for £100 million.