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Twitter and Tumblr backer leads $42 million funding round for DataSift

British technology business DataSift has now raised over $70 million of venture capital funding following a new $42 million round.

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Mobile video firm SyQic moves to AIM ahead of UK launch

Technology company SyQic is looking to the Alternative Investment Market as its platform for growth, having outlined an admission date.

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New investors added by Green Biologics through £15.4 million round

Green Biologics has now raised over £28 million of venture capital investment following an eight-figure Series B round.

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Wedo links up with MMC Ventures and Passion Capital to raise new funds

Technology-enabled retailer Wedo has built on the seed capital it raised in 2012 by closing a £3 million venture capital funding round.

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Cracking the Brazilian market by starting with a trade mission

As the 'B' in the BRIC emerging market group, Brazil presents an attractive market for businesses looking to start or increase exporting. GrowthBusiness meets two companies which are hoping to capitalise on the nation following trade missions.

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Passion Capital’s Stefan Glaenzer on sizing up a Bitcoin venture

The Bitcoin phenomenon has reached an unprecedented crescendo in recent weeks, but how do investors go about sizing up ventures hoping to build off the back of the digital currency? GrowthBusiness finds out from Passion Capital co-founder Stefan Glaenzer.

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British businesses figure highly in Deloitte 2013 Technology Fast 500

The UK has finished second behind France in Deloitte's 2013 Technology Fast 500 of fastest-growing tech companies in Europe.

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Index Ventures joins Sir Terry Leahy as investor in MetaPack

Delivery management software business MetaPack has closed a £20 million round with help from Index Ventures.

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British businesses figure highly in Deloitte 2013 Technology Fast 500

The UK has finished second behind France in Deloitte's 2013 Technology Fast 500 of fastest-growing tech companies in Europe.

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Index Ventures joins Sir Terry Leahy as investor in MetaPack

Delivery management software business MetaPack has closed a £20 million round with help from Index Ventures.

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Strategic management of SMEs called into question

SMEs have a lack of faith in people in charge, as businesses strive to achieve potential.

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Smart audio business continues venture capital fundraising efforts

Warwick Audio Technologies has closed a second investment round of 2013, and added £1.25 million of development capital.

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Autumn Statement 2013: A wish list from entrepreneurs and business owners

From a national insurance holiday to 'getting jiggy with entrepreneurs' - GrowthBusiness asks 15 business builders what they'd like to see come out of the Autumn Statement on 5 December.

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Mobile games start-up founded by Playfish staff closes funding round

Index Ventures has made a play in the mobile gaming sector by backing London-based Supersolid.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial