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.

Growth Planning

Pursuing global ambitions

Big cost savings, millions of buyers and huge choice are just three reasons why every company, no matter how small, should be doing business worldwide.

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Gazprom makes UK buy

Russian energy company Gazprom has made a further investment in the UK with the acquisition of an energy management software company, Cyclo Systems International (CSI).

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NVM exits Promanex in sale to Costain

UK-based NVM Private Equity has exited maintenance services company Promanex Group to Costain for a total consideration of £18.8 million following a period of ‘strong growth’.

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Outbound deals drive China M&A

Chinese M&A has continued to grow through 2011, recording strong increases across outbound and domestic M&A.

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Wiggle IPO remains on the table for Isis

An initial public offering remains on the table for online sports retailer Wiggle, with majority shareholder private equity firm Isis Equity Partners meeting potential bookrunners in September, GrowthBusiness has learned.

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Cisco acquires UK assets

Electronics business Cisco has agreed to acquire software assets and employees from the UK subsidiary of partner company Comptel in a deal worth €21.3 million (£18.6 million).

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Walsh Doherty Capital acquires Shout For It

Private equity firm Walsh Doherty Capital, based in Ireland and part of the SebDo Global Investment Group, has acquired equity in Texas-based social media start-up Shout For It.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Autifony attracts £10 million for hearing loss treatment

Biotechnology company Autifony Therapeutics has closed a £10 million financing, securing a £5 million investment each from Imperial Innovations and SV Life Sciences.

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Finance Wales in Wholebake buy-out

Welsh health food manufacturer Wholebake has been acquired in a management buy-out that was backed by Finance Wales with a £750,000 debt and equity investment.

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Cupid continues overseas expansion

Online dating business Cupid has made a number of Brazilian website acquisitions in a deal worth £500,000.

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WPP adds Rockfish to Digital division

Global media communications business WPP has made a US purchase with a deal for Rockfish through its investment arm WPP Digital.

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Continental Farmers Group admission to AIM

Eastern Europe-focused farming business Continental Farmers Group (CFG) has raised £14.8 million and admitted shares to trading on AIM and ESM. Niraj Patel headed the team at Saffery Champness, reporting accountant for the admission.