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.

Opinion

Tech businesses in 2011 v 2001

A decade on from the dot com bust, Notion Capital's Jos White says the big difference has been that the current generation of internet companies not only have huge user-bases, they also know how to create revenue.

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GMT makes acquisition through DOCUgroup

Private equity group GMT Communications Partners has acquired Scandinavia-based Sverige Bygger and Norge Bygges through its portfolio company DOCUgroup for euro15.2 million (£13.3 million).

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GI Partners exits from US data business

London-based private equity firm GI Partners has exited its investment in The Telx Group through a sale to a pair of US firms.

Alternative Finance for Business

R&D tax credits for innovation

Looking at developing an iPad app or in-house CRM software? Then R&D tax credits may well become a valuable funding source for innovative start-ups and high-growth businesses.

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AA DriveTech buys Intelligent Data Systems

Intelligent Data Systems, a company which provides a web-based service that allows businesses to keep accurate data systems on their driver and vehicle fleets, has been bought by AA DriveTech, the commercial driver training arm of the AA Group.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Survival of the less than fittest

Bruce Jones, corporate partner at Bircham Dyson Bell, considers some of the risks for directors of distressed companies that are surviving against the odds. 

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Octopus to raise £120 million for renewable energy

Asset manager Octopus Investments has signalled a continued commitment to back the UK’s solar industry, announcing plans to raise £120 million to make further investments in renewable energy.

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Platinum Equity acquires Quark

Publishing software business Quark has been bought out by private equity investment firm Platinum Equity for an undisclosed amount.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tinopolis buys television firm BASE Production

Television production company Tinopolis has made another acquisition with a deal which increases its turnover to £140 million.

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Havok acquires tech partner

US-based interactive software business Havok has acquired Trinigy, a 3D game engine provider as it builds its rendering capabilities.

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Forward Venture Partners backs beauty merger

Venture capital investor Forward Venture Partners has backed the merger of online beauty retailers LoveLula and Zuneta with a growth equity investment.

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Crown Telecom Solutions adds to technical capacity with Strata Communication acquisition