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.

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Civica buys NHS contractor

The UK subsidiary of Civica, which provides IT systems and business process services primarily for the public sector, has acquired PSCAL for an undisclosed amount.

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Deal values fall after strong March showing

Despite a climb of 62 per cent on April 2010, the volume and value of investment targeting companies in Western Europe declined in April after a buoyant March.

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Colombian acquisition for Experian

Dublin-based Experian, an information services company which provides data and analytical tools, has agreed to buy Colombian business Computec S.A.

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Private placing raises £25 million for Oxford Nanopore

Biotech developer Oxford Nanopore Technologies has raised £25 million in a latest financing round.

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William Hill expands US gamble

Bookies William Hill has agreed to acquire Brandywine Bookmaking in a deal worth $14.25 million (£8.56 million), as part of its move to enter the 'strategically important' US market of sports betting.

Opinion

An eye for the tiger

The CBI has called for the UK to gain a reputation as a ‘digital tiger’ in order to become the leading place to invest.

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Fund to raise £200 million for green business

Asset manager Foresight Group has secured £70 million for a fund to invest in recycling and renewable energy projects in London.

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Femcare sold to Utah Medical for £25 million

Mid-market private equity firm Barclays Private Equity has exited Femcare Group, selling its holding in the business to Nasdaq-listed Utah Medical Products for £25 million.

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Deben bought out by Judges

Judges Scientific has acquired Deben UK through Bordeaux Acquisition, a 51 per cent owned subsidiary, for £3.26 million.

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ECI takes equity in Fourth

Mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners has invested in Fourth Hospitality, a provider of back-office technology to the hospitality sector.

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GI Partners buys Advanced Childcare

Private equity firm GI Partners has acquired Lancashire-based Advanced Childcare in a deal worth £28 million.

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Fagerhult secures deal for Designplan

Designplan Lighting, which manufactures and distributes outdoor lighting, has been acquired by Fagerhult Group for £10 million.