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Agriculture technology built by Apple Mac designer secures €1 million seed funding

A syndicate of investors are coming together to back agriculture technology start-up Monford Ag Systems, which is launching a product aimed at measuring the height and density of grass.

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Angels continue to plough money into big data business ERN Global

Big data start-up ERN Global has now raised $4.6 million of seed capital during the last eight months following a new $1 million commitment.

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Tyrrells crisp business gobbled up by Investcorp in £100 million deal

Dorset Cereals-backer Langholm Capital has sold its stake in Tyrrells for £100 million, five years after buying it for £30 million.

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New investment for Synova Capital in haulage and logistics software market

London-based private equity firm Synova Capital has bought software-as-a-service business Mandata, its second acquisition of 2013.

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Spending review outlines raft of new healthcare sector business investments

The Biomedical Catalyst is allocating £25.9 million as part of a new support package for businesses and academic projects in the health industry.

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Finance Wales and Fusion IP set to build on university spin-out investing

Start-up businesses in Wales are set to receive greater access to capital following a new agreement between Finance Wales and Fusion IP.

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Ticketbis targets further global expansion after latest angel round

Ticket reselling platform Ticketbis has collected itself $4.5 million of new funding to help with its continuing internationalisation.

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Recruitment firm used by The Savoy and The Ritz gets venture capital support

A recruitment firm behind many of the new hires seen at restaurants such as Pollen Street Social and the Burj Al-Arab hotel in Dubai has secured venture funding for growth.

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Ticketbis targets further global expansion after latest angel round

Ticket reselling platform Ticketbis has collected itself $4.5 million of new funding to help with its continuing internationalisation.

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Recruitment firm used by The Savoy and The Ritz gets venture capital support

A recruitment firm behind many of the new hires seen at restaurants such as Pollen Street Social and the Burj Al-Arab hotel in Dubai has secured venture funding for growth.

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Amplience links up with Octopus Investments again through £3.7 million round

Having spent the last year securing contracts with Tesco, DFS and New Look, e-commerce technology company Amplience has closed its second funding round.

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Freedom of Information request finds disparity between reported and actual number of start-ups

A discrepancy between the number of start-ups reported to be springing up by Companies House, and the actual number in working existence, has been discovered.

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UK Green Investment Bank closes first deal in Northern Ireland alongside Foresight Group

An investment of £20 million by Foresight Group and the UK Green Investment Bank will be used to build a wood fuelled combined heat and power station in Northern Ireland.

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Mobeus Equity Partners takes 2013 commitments over the £20 million mark

An £11 million management buy-out of Veritek Global has moved Mobeus Equity Partners past the £20 million level during 2013.

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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.

Opinion

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