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Todd was Editor of GrowthBusiness.co.uk between 2010 and 2011 as well as being responsible for publishing our digital and printed magazines focusing on private equity and venture capital.

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Original Additions MBO backed by LDC

Private equity provider Lloyds TSB Development Capital (LDC) has backed the secondary management buy-out of beauty accessories supplier Original Additions for an undisclosed amount.

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SpiriTel founder launches new enterprise

Six Degrees Group, a new venture headed by British entrepreneur Alastair Mills, has launched today after securing £60 million of funding during the past 12 months.

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Imtech makes acquisition and opens new offices

Technical services company Imtech, which is based in the Netherlands and has six offices in the UK and Ireland, has bought Etudes Techniques et Nouvelles Applications (ETNA) for an undisclosed amount.

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Pinnacle continues UK interest

IT services business Pinnacle Telecom has made its second purchase of the week with a deal for RMS Managed ICT Security, which provides IT security software and consultancy services to the mid-market and public sector.

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EDM Group is acquiring Sala International

Sala International is to join rival document management and information provider EDM Group in a £52 million deal.

Venture Capital Funding

Fundraising: The first steps

Never mind how you’re going to get funding, what should you be asking for in the first place? We report on how to determine what type – and amount – of finance you need.

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Chasing aces: Julie Meyer

Widely credited as a pioneer of the European technology start-up scene, Julie Meyer, who launched her first fund, ACE, this year, argues that entrepreneurs are still broadly underestimated by the financial services industry.

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UK acquisition for Civica

Civica has made a geospatial purchase with the acquisition of Innogistic through its UK subsidiary.

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aiHit secures Russian backing with $5.5 million stake

Company data and information provider aiHit has attracted a $5.5 million (£3.5 million) investment from Russian investment banking firm VTB Capital.

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Practice Plan makes two bolt-on acquisitions

Practice Plan, a provider of dental membership plans, has acquired two businesses Isoplan and Medenta, to expand the company’s support services and move into dental patient finance.

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Just-Eat eyes corporate market with Urbanbite acquisition

Online takeaway ordering service Just-Eat is moving to gain a greater share of the corporate catering market after acquiring food delivery provider Urbanbite.

Venture Capital Funding

Business Growth Fund makes maiden investment

Benefex, a provider of online employee reward and benefit schemes, is the first UK company to receive backing from the bank-backed Business Growth Fund, securing £4.2 million in growth capital.