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Ashfield inks six-figure investment from Finance Wales JEREMIE fund

Finance Wales has built on its recent partnership with IP Group by making a new investment in the environmental management sector.

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Vince Cable reveals plans to add two business Catapults to the current crop of seven

Two new government Catapult centres will target the energy systems and healthcare sectors, under plans unveiled by the government.

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Sports nutrition business used by Sir Chris Hoy joins London's junior exchange

Science in Sport is targeting its share of a reported £19.6 billion global market in 2010 by securing a stock market listing.

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York Mailing uses part of £10 million Business Growth Fund investment to begin acquiring

New Business Growth Fund portfolio company York Mailing has followed up on its recent £10 million backing by acquiring The Lettershop Group.

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French accelerator TheFamily gets investment stamp of approval from Index Ventures

A start-up accelerator in France has become the latest beneficiary of investment capital from Index Ventures.

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Poor customer service is huge bugbear for consumers

More than two thirds of people who endure bad customer service will share their experience with friends and family, according to a study.

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Facilities management subsidiary snapped up by private equity firm

A key arm of Johnson Service Group has been sold to Lyceum Capital for £32.2 million.

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Graphite Capital closes third healthcare exit with same management team

Private equity firm Graphite Capital has followed up on its recent investment in the Hawksmoor chain of restaurants by exiting its interest in Willowbrook Healthcare.

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Facilities management subsidiary snapped up by private equity firm

A key arm of Johnson Service Group has been sold to Lyceum Capital for £32.2 million.

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Graphite Capital closes third healthcare exit with same management team

Private equity firm Graphite Capital has followed up on its recent investment in the Hawksmoor chain of restaurants by exiting its interest in Willowbrook Healthcare.

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Trio of entrepreneurs secure seed cash to launch brand distribution platform

The AXM Venture Capital-managed North West Fund for Digital & Creative has made its latest outlay, with Liverpool-based Branded Reality the beneficiary.

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Audere Capital gobbles up stake in Cake Communications

Cake Communications now has the funds its needs to open a new Canary Wharf office following a deal with Audere Capital.

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Blinkx picks American business to serve as launchpad for syndication drive

Online video platform Blinkx has used its capital market listing to fund the acquisition of US-based Grab Media for an undisclosed amount.

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Consumer-focussed Piper Private Equity tries on Orlebar Brown for size

Piper Private Equity has added to its list of clothing-based portfolio companies by investing in menswear brand Orlebar Brown.