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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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Acer builds cloud services

Computer manufacturers Acer has acquired US-based iGware in a deal which could rise to $395 million (£42 million).

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LogMeIn acquires Silicon Roundabout start-up Pachube

Silicon Roundabout start-up Pachube has been acquired by US-based LogMeIn for $15 million (£9.2 million) in cash a year after public release.

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Atlas Genetics closes £16.9 million Series B financing

Novartis Venture Funds has led a £16.9 million Series B financing for Atlas Genetics that will be used to accelerate the launch of a new product for the testing of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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Imperial injects £4 million in Stanmore Implants

Stanmore Implants, a developer of orthopaedic implants, has secured £4 million in equity investment from Imperial Innovations Group as the company launches a new product in the US.

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UK business bought out by Stratos

Canadian-based telecommunications business Stratos Global has purchased the operational assets of Blue Ocean Wireless.

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Angel Springs secures investment from LDC

Private equity provider LDC has invested in water cooler business Angel Springs in order to support its buy-and-build strategy.

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Experian to tango with Brazilian business Virid Interatividade Digital

Global information services company Experian has taken over Brazilian email marketing company Virid Interatividade Digital.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Dell builds network services

Global computer giant Dell has purchased Force10 Networks as it looks to expand its 'enterprise portfolio' and grow its datacentre networking products and services.

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Bally Technologies buys MacroView Labs

Casino equipment supplier Bally Technologies has purchased MacroView Labs, which provides mobile web sites and applications for the sector.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Financial technology buy for Patsystems

Electronic trading technology business Patsystems has bought out US-based Mixit in a deal which could rise to £17.57 million.

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In front: Kempton Park’s Amy Starkey

Racing is a competitive business, but by launching a new marketing campaign and promoting new business products, Amy Starkey, managing director of Kempton Park Racecourse, aims to lead the pack. She explains her business strategies in a Q&A with GrowthBusiness.

Financial Management

How to avoid international payment pitfalls

British importers and exporters make hundreds of thousands of international payments everyday, but about one third of businesses encounter payment delay or failure because of avoidable mistakes.