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Fishawack acquisition takes 12-month deal count to seven for Growth Capital Partners

Growth Capital Partners portfolio company Fishawack has completed its first acquisition since the private equity firm backed a secondary buy-out at the company back in March.

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Small business sector sees asset-based lending rise

Lending through asset-based lending has grown by 6 per cent during the first quarter of the year, new figures show.

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Third deal in a week for LDC as it backs Rimor MBO 

LDC has closed its second deal in as many days by backing the management buy-out of engineering business Rimor.

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LDC brings in Arlington Capital Partners as new MB Aerospace backer to support US acquisition

Private equity firm LDC has made a re-investment in MB Aerospace in partnership with Arlington Capital Partners.

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EIS and VCT marketing restrictions escape the chop of the FCA

Growth company financing has received a boost following the announcement that the promotion of Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts will not be banned.

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Corporate venture deal for Scottish firm ZiLift takes VC backers to seven

ZiLift has become the latest Aberdeen-based business to secure venture capital backing, this time from the corporate venturing arm of Saudi Aramco.

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WorldStores takes VC fundraising to £21 million through latest Serena Capital-led deal

A Series C round worth £10 million has been secured by WorldStores as part of the online retailer's efforts to grow its supplier network.

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Venture capital-backed Zoopla closes latest acquisition

Online property portal Zoopla has bought VizziHome for an undisclosed amount to bolster its market intelligence offering.

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WorldStores takes VC fundraising to £21 million through latest Serena Capital-led deal

A Series C round worth £10 million has been secured by WorldStores as part of the online retailer's efforts to grow its supplier network.

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Venture capital-backed Zoopla closes latest acquisition

Online property portal Zoopla has bought VizziHome for an undisclosed amount to bolster its market intelligence offering.

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Irish government sets aside €175 million to invest in fast-growth start-ups through venture capitalists

A new €175 million fund aimed at funding high-growth companies has been set up by the Irish government.

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Iglu.com buys Planet Cruise with help from private equity firm

Online ski and cruise agent Iglu.com has closed its first transaction since the business was packed by private equity firm Growth Capital Partners in May 2012.

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Tech firm which chose AIM over VCs raises £7.6 million

Technology business blur Group has used its AIM status to raise funds for the first time since its October 2012 admission.

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CCM bought by Encore Capital as UK debt management partner

Encore Capital has acquired a majority stake in Cabot Credit Management through a deal worth £128 million.