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Praseeda was Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2016 to 2018.

News

Young entrepreneurs twice as ambitious as older counterparts

Appetite for growth highest among small business owners under 35, according to a report from Albion Ventures.

Cyber Security

Millennials’ carefree approach to password security putting employers at risk

Many younger employees show staggering ‘digital indifference’ including openly displaying passwords on scraps of paper.

News

GoalSystems to participate in the APTA annual meeting

Spanish optimisation transport company to be involved in gathering of transport professionals.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Equiteq sells financial services consultancy Crossbridge to Synechron

Sale of financial services consultancy firm represents good result for Equiteq.

News

Eight Roads Ventures invests $17m in More2

Latest in long list of investments from Venture Fund formerly known as Fidelity Growth Partners.

News

Keenan Recycling expands in Central Belt with BGF investment

Scottish organic waste management company receives backing from Business Growth Fund

Mergers & Acquisitions

British hospitality platform Velocity expands to US market with acquisition of Cover

UK start-up continues stellar 2015 following Series A funding round that now has total raise of $16m.

Funding

Show SME the money: Are you aware of your funding options?

For all the talk of SMEs being the engine room of the UK economy, getting funding is still not as easy as some would like: so how can you ensure you know all of your options to give you the best chance of success?

News

UK knowledge economy booms as new businesses appear at four times quicker than average

Sector that included fintech and aerospace outstripping wider business growth at fastest rate seen, says report by professional services firm Procorre.

Entrepreneurs

Seven of the best start-ups in Wales

The start-up scene across the Severn Bridge has been quietly bubbling away from quite some time now. We take a look at 7 fast growth business startups from the Principality.

News

Rcapital invests in AD4Energy

Anaerobic digestion company receives undisclosed sum from specialist investor.

Technology

Why fintech is the way to go if you’re considering a start-up

Fintech is blowing up and London is the sector's biggest hub: so how can you get involved and make hay while the sun shines?