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Private equity GPs downbeat on future funds

The proportion of private equity general partners (GPs) who believe the economy will pick up has fallen from 81 per cent to 57 per cent, new statistics show.

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PLUS companies resist Sharemark offer

Sharemark has failed to entice any PLUS-quoted companies to join its trading platform, as businesses await news on the future of PLUS.

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Angel funding and grant for Albagaia

Scottish cleantech business Albagaia has sewn up £500,000 of funding to aid the development of its waste recovery technology.

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Flexible conditions working for UK firms

Businesses and staff are reaping the benefits of flexible working systems, according to new research.

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Angel CoFund makes first five commitments

The £50 million government-backed Angel CoFund has made its first five investments, with £7.2 million being handed out to the successful companies.

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Northern pub business raises £10 million

Wear Inns, a chain of pubs across the North East of England and Yorkshire, has pulled in £10 million from Business Growth Fund and NVM Private Equity.

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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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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.

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