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A safe bet

There are more Betfairs in the pipeline, according to Neil Rimer, a partner at Index Ventures.

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Scale your business: a VC’s tips

Mike Chalfen, general partner at investment firm Advent Ventures, gives his take on how to set up a business for ready scaleability and rapid growth.

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Foresight launches solar VCT

Venture capital trust (VCT) manager Foresight Group hopes to raise £40 million for a fund dedicated to investments in the solar energy sector.

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Investing in technology

Technology is a sector well suited to venture capital investment, as it offers the potential for high growth and high returns, writes Albion Ventures partner Ed Lascelles.

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Private equity drives tech M&A

An increase in M&A activity in the technology sector this year is being led by private equity firms.

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Government help for SMEs

With bank funding for ambitious businesses still in short supply, the government could do more to help, argues Chris Allner, MD of Octopus Ventures.

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Leisure seekers

We look to invest in businesses which are resilient to economic shocks, and our companies in the leisure sector have generally proved to be just that, writes Henry Stanford of Albion Ventures.

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How to raise venture capital 

Ian Gotts, CEO of venture-backed software company Nimbus, takes you through the process of raising VC cash.

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Leisure seekers

We look to invest in businesses which are resilient to economic shocks, and our companies in the leisure sector have generally proved to be just that, writes Henry Stanford of Albion Ventures.

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How to raise venture capital 

Ian Gotts, CEO of venture-backed software company Nimbus, takes you through the process of raising VC cash.

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VC or not VC?

Most entrepreneurs who approach venture capitalists (VCs) for funding are turned down. They might be better served by looking elsewhere or focusing on organic growth, argues Ian Gotts, CEO of VC-backed Nimbus.

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The dangers of raising CGT

If Chancellor George Osborne raises capital gains tax (CGT) next week, it could have major implications for entrepreneurs, argues Alex Macpherson, head of the ventures team at Octopus Investments.

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Where credit’s due

A small management buy-out in the midst of the recession may prove to be a smart bit of business.

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Growth capital giants

With traditional sources of funding still in short supply, venture capital trusts are looking more attractive than ever to entrepreneurial ventures.

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