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Silverfleet Capital buys its own administration provider for £50 million

Private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has looked to within its own industry for its latest buy-out.

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Habitat and Borders saviour Hilco takes charge of HMV business

Specialist restructuring firm Hilco has followed up on its January acquisition of HMV's debt by acquiring the business and certain assets.

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Government declares 'freedom day' for SMEs as it cuts red tape

As part of the government's Red Tape Challenge, a number of regulations are set to be changed or scrapped.

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Salesforce.com joins Anaplan’s Series C round late to take VC takings over $50 million

Anaplan has added to the $30 million it secured in March by securing an extra $3 million as part of its Series C round.

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Dublin-based Converser gets follow on backing from Lough Shore Investments

Lough Shore Investments has closed its second deal of 2013 by investing in Dublin start-up Converser.

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Former eBay and Madbid.com execs join MBA & Company as part of funding round

Digital talent marketplace MBA & Company has closed its second funding round and attracted two new venture backers.

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UK services sector posts encouraging start-of-the-year figures

Incoming new work has contributed to the fastest growth seen in the UK services sector for over half a year, new figures show.

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VC-backed company behind London Olympics beach volleyball court acquires US firm

Event services firm Arena Group, which was behind the Olympic beach volleyball court used at the 2012 London Olympics, has closed the acquisition of a US company.

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UK services sector posts encouraging start-of-the-year figures

Incoming new work has contributed to the fastest growth seen in the UK services sector for over half a year, new figures show.

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VC-backed company behind London Olympics beach volleyball court acquires US firm

Event services firm Arena Group, which was behind the Olympic beach volleyball court used at the 2012 London Olympics, has closed the acquisition of a US company.

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Shell sets aside ‘several hundred million dollars’ for European and American technology investments

Global oil and gas company Shell is banking on emerging technology by setting aside significant funds for investment.

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YFM Equity Partners exits Fishawack in deal with Growth Capital Partners

Medical communications agency Fishawack has a new private equity backer through a secondary buy-out deal.

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AIM-listed Metalrax to enter administration after ‘challenging’ trading period

Specialist engineering business Metalrax has suspended its shares on the Alternative Investment Market and is preparing to call in KPMG as administrators.

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Innocent Drinks founders invest in business set up by ex-Yahoo executive

The founders of the Innocent Drinks brand are investing in kids company Toucan Box through a new investment firm, Jam Jar.