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SportPursuit.co.uk in $2.3 million funding

A website that operates seven-day 'flash sales' of high-end sporting goods for its members has raised $2.3 million (£1.4 million) in its Series A funding round.

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A-Gas continues expansion with help from LDC

LDC has continued with its portfolio company acquisitions by supporting A-Gas International in the purchase of SA Rural Agencies for an undisclosed amount.

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University spin-out Retroscreen Virology joins junior stock market

Retroscreen Virology Group has joined AIM through an initial public offering (IPO) worth £15 million.

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Wonga investor backs archify with seed funding

Balderton Capital, the London-based venture capital firm behind seed investments in loan provider Wonga and entertainment retailer LOVEFiLM, has provided early stage capital to archify.

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Lyceum Capital makes over 4x realisation on M&C sale

Private equity firm Lyceum Capital has sold its stake in M&C Energy Group, three years after it initially bought the energy consultancy firm for £22 million.

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FreeAgent targets US market with funding-aided deal

Venture capital-backed FreeAgent has broken into the US market with its first American acquisition and has landed a new investment round.

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Managers and employees not on same page says CIPD

A reality gap currently exists in the capability of UK plc's eight million managers, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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Three cleantech firms backed by Ludgate

Growth capital investor Ludgate Environmental Fund has backed Tamar, Micropelt and Ignis Biomass in its latest round of cleantech deals.

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Managers and employees not on same page says CIPD

A reality gap currently exists in the capability of UK plc's eight million managers, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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Three cleantech firms backed by Ludgate

Growth capital investor Ludgate Environmental Fund has backed Tamar, Micropelt and Ignis Biomass in its latest round of cleantech deals.

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Langholm supports Purity Soft Drinks MBI

Purity Soft Drinks has secured the help of Langholm Capital to boost its growth plans and taken on a new CEO.

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Business Growth Fund closes eighth deal

The Business Growth Fund has made its second Scottish-based investment through the backing of lasers and photonic optical instruments business M Squared Lasers.

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Third round of £40 million for Just-Eat

Online takeaway business Just-Eat has taken its total venture capital fundraising to £80 million as it looks to boost its global expansion.

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miiCard raises capital for US expansion

Online identification business miiCard has taken its total fundraisings to over £2 million with a new seed round, as it looks to move into new 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.

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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