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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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Ackermans takes stake in wealth management firm

Belgian investment business Ackermans & van Haaren has made a British acquisition with the purchase of a 70 per cent stake in JM Finn & Co.

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Spark’s partial exit values Mind Candy at $200 million

Venture capital firm Spark Ventures has cashed in half of its equity holding in fast-growing internet gaming company Mind Candy, the developer of Moshi Monsters, valuing the London start-up at $200 million (£125 million).

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Intent Media buys UBM portfolio

UK-based independent business media company Intent Media has acquired the entertainment and technology product portfolio of UBM for a total consideration of £2.4 million.

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Enablon eyes global expansion after $15 million investment

Environmental Technologies Fund, the London-based cleantech investor, has committed $15 million (£9.4 million) of growth capital investment to sustainability management software provider Enablon.

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British HMV cuts Canada loose

British entertainment retailer HMV has disposed of its Canadian division, a unit comprising of 121 stores, in a sale to restructuring specialist Hilco UK raising £2 million to combat debt.

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DFJ Esprit takes stake in CloudApps

CloudApps, a developer of energy management applications, has secured an undisclosed investment amount from technology venture capital investor DFJ Esprit as the business ramps up its international sales operations.

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Schuh deal secures windfall for employees

US-based shoe and hat business Genesco has made a British acquisition with the purchase of Schuh, in a deal which provides hope for UK retailers.

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Shazam secures $32 million for further TV expansion

Mobile music specialist Shazam has secured $32 million (£19.9 million) in a fresh funding round as the company moves into television, five months after signing a partnership with online music provider Spotify.

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Carlyle snaps up RAC

Roadside recovery company RAC has been sold to private equity firm The Carlyle Group in a deal worth £1 billion.

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Morfa Shopping Park changes hands

Crown Estate has exchanged unconditional contracts to acquire Morfa Shopping Park Swansea from Junction Fund for a price of £80.2 million.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Snappy snaps for business

Beginning development as a memory aid, this month's GrowthBusiness Object of Desire the Vicon Revue is now aiming for the Facebook generation.

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Healthcare costs: Fundraising opportunites from NHS cuts

In the face of daily headlines about NHS cuts, GrowthBusiness learns how these have led to fundraising opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector.