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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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Don’t over-promote EIS and VCT tax relief, FSA warns

The Financial Services Authority has warned Venture Capital Trust (VCT) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) managers to avoid marketing investments at customers solely on attractive tax incentives.

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OpenText acquires Global 360

Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software business OpenText has bought out Global 360, which provides process and case management services.

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Greetings card chain Card Factory says hello to online retailing

Budget greetings card chain Card Factory has moved into online retailing with the acquisition of personalised gifts and cards retailer GettingPersonal.co.uk. GettingPersonal.co.uk has been sold by its founders to Yorkshire-based rival Card Factory for an undisclosed sum.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Worgas Burners receives funding from Venture Finance

Manufacturer Worgas Burners has secured a £1 million funding facility through asset-based lender Venture Finance.

Venture Capital Funding

More SMEs to escape need for costly prospectuses

Raising equity finance is hard enough without taking compliance costs into account. However, in a move that could save UK business £12 million a year, the government has brought forward prospectus rule reforms.

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PLUS-SX sees record activity levels

London-based stock exchange PLUS-SX has reported significant levels of activity on its primary market in the first half of 2011.

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Teeing off to success: Ross Marshall

Ross Marshall, co-founder of fast-growing travel company YourGolfTravel.com, reveals to GrowthBusiness in a Q&A how he turned a sporting passion into a £35 million business.

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Better Capital takes a stake in Fairline Boats

Turnaround specialist Better Capital has partnered with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to acquire luxury powerboat builder Fairline Boats in a £20.5 million deal.

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DataSift receives funding from US investors

Social data mining platform DataSift has turned to US-based IA Ventures and GRP Partners to secure a $6 million (£3.76 million) funding round.

Alternative Finance for Business

59 chances to win £230 million

Nearly £230 million is now sitting in cash shells waiting to find a home. 

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Matrix commits £6 million to Motorclean buy-out

Private equity firm Matrix Private Equity Partners has backed the management buy-out (MBO) of valet service provider Motorclean, acquiring the company from LDC.

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German deal for Datatec

Information communications technology (ICT) business Datatec has made a purchase through its subsidiary, US-headquartered Westcon.