About

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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Ambitious Minds backed with £350,000

The North West Fund for Venture Capital has backed training and education company Ambitious Minds with a £350,000 investment to ramp up marketing and sales initiatives.

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TeleNav acquires activity search engine

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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APSU formed from IT merger

Apex Computers International has merged with West-Midlands-based AssurIT to form new business APSU.

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Ethical Power raises £2.4 million

Renewable energy company Ethical Power has secured £2.4 million from Downing to finance the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in a new joint venture.

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Nine Telecom acquires billing service

Kent-based Nine Telecom Group has bought a 100 per cent stake in Dataflow Communications for an undisclosed amount.

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Pathway Medical Technologies acquired by Bayer HealthCare affiliate

Bayer HealthCare has acquired Pathway Medical Technologies through its affiliate MEDRAD. Plus a round-up of today's M&A deals.

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ISIS sells SLC Group to Lifeways

Private equity firm ISIS Equity Partners has exited SLC Group, selling the community support service business to Lifeways Community Care for an undisclosed amount.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private equity M&A falls as big-ticket disappears

Private equity in Western Europe suffered a dip in deal value and volume during August as the solid start to 2011 ground to a halt.

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Smiths Group makes US purchase

Technology business Smiths Group has made an acquisition through its Smiths Interconnect division, which designs and manufactures electronic components.

Opinion

Handing over

Steve Jobs' resignation as chief executive of Apple raises a number of points, most notably, what role should an inspirational leader have in a company they no longer lead?

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First acquisition for CMS Peripherals

London-based CMS Peripherals, which is a subsidiary of the StorIT Group, has purchased CCI Distribution for an undisclosed amount.

Financial Management

Commercial property tax relief

If you have bought, built, refurbished or renovated commercial premises, now is the time to maximise tax relief.