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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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Apposite takes stake in US cosmetic surgery

London-based healthcare investment firm Apposite Capital has joined the $10.5 million (£6.5 million) series C venture funding of Ulthera.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Managing an acquirer’s emotions

Many deals go off the rails because of emotional reasons. Mike Robson, director at business consultants Azure Partners, explains how to manage a potential acquirer’s deal nerves and keep an acquisition on track.

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Government launches schemes to encourage exports

The government has unveiled a package of four new schemes, and announced the extension of another, in a bid to boost the number of growing businesses that export.

Venture Capital Funding

Attracting business investors’ attention

Growing businesses eager for investment can struggle to be heard by venture capitalists and business angels. Rose Lewis, of Pembridge Partners, explains how to get noticed.

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In-Situ eyes Europe with Waterra

UK-based Waterra, which supplies groundwater monitoring equipment, has been acquired by US company In-Situ in a strategic transaction that aims to increase the group’s market share across Europe.

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Cellnovo market push boosted by £30 million

Biomedical device company Cellnovo, which is developing a mobile diabetes management system, is one step closer to taking its product to market after securing £30 million in a fundraising.

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Tennants makes £18 million buy

Chemical manufacturing and distribution group, Tennants Consolidated, has acquired Tessenderlo Fine Chemicals for £18 million.

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TowerBrook takes Phase Eight off the rack

Investment manager TowerBrook Capital Partners has acquired a ‘significant stake’ in women’s clothing retailer Phase Eight, with plans to rapidly expand the business internationally.

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Sugar Puffs maker acquired for £82 million

Raisio has acquired British food producer Big Bear Group, maker of the Sugar Puffs and Poppets brands, for £82 million, allowing Investec Growth and Acquisition Finance to exit.

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Hilary Devey joins Dragons’ Den

Entrepreneur Hilary Devey has announced she will be joining the next series of Dragons’ Den when it returns to BBC Two later this year.

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Recruiter Allegis acquires Aston Carter for £55 million

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HPJ Jewellers sold to Gordon Brothers

Jewellery chain HPJ Jewellers has been acquired out of administration by global restructuring specialist Gordon Brothers, which aims to resurrect the struggling North West business.