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Pure Storage attracts Index as backer and targets Europe

Index Ventures has led a Series D funding round into all-flash enterprise storage company Pure Storage.

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TUC calls on government to rebalance economy

The UK economy is too reliant on the financial services sector and the government must seek to rebalance it, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). 

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AIM life begins for Ironveld

South African-focused iron ore business Ironveld has listed on London's AIM market and raised £3 million from institutional investors.

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VC-backed Bravo Inns drinks to landmark deal

Albion Ventures-backed pub chain Bravo Inns has acquired its thirtieth pub.

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Manchester move by iomart with Melbourne buy

Cloud and managed hosting business iomart has purchased Melbourne Server Hosting in a move which sees the AIM-listed business gain a foothold in Manchester.

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EMEA M&A activity falls short of 2011 level

Merger and acquisition activity in the EMEA region has fallen away by 18 per cent during the first half of 2012, statistics show.

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Business creation rebounds after thousands lost to recession

Company financials service Duedil has analysed five million businesses over a period of 11 years and finds that in late 2008 the number of companies closing 'exploded'.

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New $19 million round brings new backers to Ubiquisys

Ubiquisys has taken its total venture capital fundraising to $81 million (£51.7 million) and attracted two new investors.

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Business creation rebounds after thousands lost to recession

Company financials service Duedil has analysed five million businesses over a period of 11 years and finds that in late 2008 the number of companies closing 'exploded'.

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New $19 million round brings new backers to Ubiquisys

Ubiquisys has taken its total venture capital fundraising to $81 million (£51.7 million) and attracted two new investors.

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Sherry Coutu joins angel investors at Duedil

Company financials database Duedil has enticed its existing investor base to follow up previous commitments with more capital.

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Welsh hydro project set to flow with Albion backing

Albion Ventures has made its first hydro investment by backing Welsh-based developer Dragon Hydro.

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SME manufacturers predict 2012 growth

Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in England are reporting increased sales over the past six months, new findings reveal.

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UK firms holding surplus staff

The fear of losing valuable skills is leading companies to hold on to higher staff levels than needed, new research shows.

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