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Forest Holidays uses fresh LDC investment to open new cabin site in Hampshire

LDC portfolio company Forest Holidays has netted follow-on funding from its private equity backer to aid its roll-out.

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Fostering global entrepreneurial communities through finance and mentorship

With its commercial activities taking it into many countries and communities around the world, brewery company SABMiller is supporting entrepreneurs to build their own enterprises.

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A tour of Level39 from Eric Van der Kleij

Having spearheaded the government's early Tech City promotion, Eric Van der Kleij is using his entrepreneurial experience to produce the next wave of innovative financial technology businesses.

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Greenhouse gases, gender division and human rights added to quoted firms’ reporting

Quoted companies will now have to report on extra issues including gender representation and greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to make non-financial reporting simpler for shareholders.

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Belfast start-up WorldDesk adds $1.25 million of investment to expand footprint

Irish start-up investor Lough Shore Investments has joined a $1.25 million backing of WorldDesk, the second time it has supported the business.

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British International Helicopter Services sold by Mobeus Equity Partners

Mobeus Equity Partners has closed its first exit since it rebranded in 2012 and offloaded a business which it says has been operating in a 'deteriorating trading environment'.

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BrightEdge takes VC takings up to $63.9 million as it looks to build SEO platform

A search engine optimisation business with bases in California, London and New York has raised $42.8 million in venture capital.

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Management break-out business Fourteen IP secures £500,000 venture capital investment

A business set up by three former colleagues has received a funding boost from the North West Fund for Venture Capital.

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BrightEdge takes VC takings up to $63.9 million as it looks to build SEO platform

A search engine optimisation business with bases in California, London and New York has raised $42.8 million in venture capital.

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Management break-out business Fourteen IP secures £500,000 venture capital investment

A business set up by three former colleagues has received a funding boost from the North West Fund for Venture Capital.

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Guitar Hero and Halo 4 video games firm eyes AIM listing

Keywords Studios has outlined plans to join the Alternative Investment Market through a listing which could net the business £10 million.

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iZettle forms partnership with Banco Santander as part of €5 million investment

Mobile payments business iZettle has added to the list of venture capital backers it has by securing a new corporate investment partner in the form of Banco Santander.

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Redpoint Ventures joins as lead in $70 million VC round for Twilio

A $70 million Series D funding round for Twilio will support its ongoing product development and marketing efforts.

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Serious money: What management should know

Ping pong and Movember are things of the past for companies set to be backed by Ingenious Ventures' new media and creative industries seed fund, as the firm's CEO Patrick Bradley explains.

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