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Cleantech fund closes eight deals in first year

The Sustainable Technology Fund, managed by venture capitalist E-Synergy, claims to be the most prolific investor in the cleantech sector after backing eight businesses in its first 12 months of operation.

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Private equity in 2008

M&A’s Mark Dunne reports on how private equity lost its spark at the end of 2007 and why its problems will continue this year

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Moulton funds addiction treatment centre

How serial dealmaker Jon Moulton reached the point of no return with his £12 million investment in Winthrop Hall, by M&A’s Mark Dunne.

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Smooth exit

Two years ago, Richard Morley of NBGI Private Equity backed Superglass in a deal that has delivered a return of almost 11 times on his investment.

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Wolfe’s bid a howling success

Richard Wolfe took on a hostile takeover bid and his company's independent directors to complete a management buy-out. M&A reports.

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The future for venture capital trusts

Venture capital trusts are crucial for helping to fund management buy-outs or growth through acquisitions. But will government tinkering prove a set back for future funds? Andrew Chilvers reports

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XL TechGroup Incubator – The alternative business funding strategy

Disenchanted with academia and disillusioned by VCs, entrepreneur John Scott decided to throw the funding rulebook out the window.

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What makes a good buy-out target?

Many managers consider taking over the business they work for, but not every company is a suitable target for a buy-out.

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XL TechGroup Incubator – The alternative business funding strategy

Disenchanted with academia and disillusioned by VCs, entrepreneur John Scott decided to throw the funding rulebook out the window.

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What makes a good buy-out target?

Many managers consider taking over the business they work for, but not every company is a suitable target for a buy-out.

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To buy-out or not to buy-out?

That is the question.

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Behind the curtains

Despite high-profile bids for Sainsbury's and Alliance Boots, the private equity industry is still misunderstood, but does it need to improve its transparency?

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Ten steps to a successful buy-out

Spectacular returns can be achieved through an MBO. Nevertheless, some of the deals currently under consideration could well end in failure due to basic errors in judgement.

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Q&A: A VC’s expected return

What rate of return would a venture capitalist generally expect?

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