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EIS and SEIS contribute to surge in use of government funding schemes

The creation of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) has led to a sharp rise in the amount of businesses applying for government funding initiatives.

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Entrepreneur of the Year Colin Stevens secures Business Growth Fund investment for Better Bathrooms business

The Business Growth Fund is supporting the creation of a possible 500 new jobs through its backing of Better Bathrooms.

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ECI Partners sells CliniSys to Montagu Equity Partners to close first exit of 2013

Private equity firm ECI Partners has sold its stake in CliniSys and netted a 2.5x return on its 2007 investment.

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Business set up by former High Sheriff of Lancashire pulls in £750,000 venture capital investment

Liquid roofing business Centaur Technologies has been backed by the North West Fund for Venture Capital.

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Video: Photo gallery of M&A Awards 2013

A total of 11 awards were up for grabs at the M&A Awards 2013, including M&A Personality of the Year and Dealmaker of the Year.

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Question time with winners at the M&A Awards 2013

Fresh from stepping off the stage with their prize, we speak with the successful few at the M&A Awards 2013.

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Online pharmacy set up in garden shed dials up $10 million Atomico-led investment

Venture capital firm Atomico has stepped up to lead a $10 million investment into ChemistDirect.

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Premier League statistics business Opta sold for £40 million

Albion Ventures has exited its interest in sports data business Opta, five years after it invested £1.5 million into the business.

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Online pharmacy set up in garden shed dials up $10 million Atomico-led investment

Venture capital firm Atomico has stepped up to lead a $10 million investment into ChemistDirect.

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Premier League statistics business Opta sold for £40 million

Albion Ventures has exited its interest in sports data business Opta, five years after it invested £1.5 million into the business.

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Mobile marketing business InternetQ uses AIM to secure £10 million investment

InternetQ has raised £10 million via a new placing, with contributions coming from as far afield as North America.

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Imperial Innovations pulls in £30 million from EIB to invest in biotech

AIM-listed investment firm Imperial Innovations Group has secured a £30 million loan so that it can make investments in the biotech and therapeutics sectors.

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Government pledges an additional £800 million for the UK Green Investment Bank

The UK Green Investment Bank has had an extra £;800 million added to its coffers, to go with the £3 billion announced in November 2012.

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Maven Capital Partners closes seventh investment of 2013 through Lambert Contracts deal

A £3.8 million investment from Maven Capital Partners will be used by Lambert Contracts to expand into new geographic markets.

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.

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