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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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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.

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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.

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Citrix completes Cloud.com buy

Virtual computing provider Citrix Systems has completed the buy of Cloud.com which specialises in software infrastructure platforms for cloud providers.

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GA Europe buys TJ Hughes debt

Restructuring specialist GA Europe has acquired the debt of troubled retailer TJ Hughes for an undisclosed sum, just three months after entrepreneur Anthony Solomon and Endless took ownership.

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Core Capital gains support for ‘innovative’ LP fund

Shareholders of VCT private equity investor Core Capital have voted in favour of the firm creating a new £76.2 million limited partnership (LP) fund to commit further capital to its largest VCT portfolio companies.

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Tech City Launchpad doubled to £2 million

The Technology Strategy Board has doubled the amount to be invested in a Silicon Roundabout funding competition to £2 million after strong initial interest.

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Local.com bolsters online group deals service with Screamin’ Media acqusition

Online media company Local.com has made an acquisition to build Spreebird, its online group deals service, with the purhcase of Screamin’ Media Group, the company behind the Screamin’ Daily Deals website.
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Banks lending to larger businesses

Small and medium sized enterprises are using external funding and the majority of applications for finance are being met, according to new research.

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Anvil Semiconductors secures £150,000 fundraising

Midven’s Early Advantage Fund has backed premium manufacturing business Anvil Semiconductors, a University of Warwick spin-out, in a £150,000 fundraising.