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2M’s buy-out funded by Investec Growth & Acquisition

The debt package has allowed co-founder to buy his partner's shares.

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Linksfield Technologies acquired by Northdoor

Move broadens Northdoor's capabilities in software development and furthers its expansion into financial services.

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IT being underestimated in M&A process

Research from accountancy giant Ernst & Young shows that not including technology in pre-deal considerations can lead to a loss in value.

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New Wave Ventures backs UK tech firm

Semiconductor business Surrey NanoSystems has secured third round funding of £4.5 million from a consortium of investors including New Wave Ventures.

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Electra and Chamonix rescue Peverel

Following a year of uncertainty Perevel Group has secured the backing of two private equity partners, and is set to see its debt levels slashed.

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Stephen Welton: BGF looking to stand test of time

Speaking to a room of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and advisers, Business Growth Fund chief executive Stephen Welton said the fund should be judged in the long term.

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Index backs US fashion e-tailer Nasty Gal

Venture capital firm Index Ventures has continued with its trend of investing in fashion businesses by leading a funding round into Nasty Gal.

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Entrepreneur becomes youngest crowdfunding recipient

Founder of Universal Fuels, Oliver Morgan, has matched the bank finance he has already secured using Crowdcube.

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Index backs US fashion e-tailer Nasty Gal

Venture capital firm Index Ventures has continued with its trend of investing in fashion businesses by leading a funding round into Nasty Gal.

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Entrepreneur becomes youngest crowdfunding recipient

Founder of Universal Fuels, Oliver Morgan, has matched the bank finance he has already secured using Crowdcube.

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Peckforton nets further investment 

A week after deploying its new MEZZ fund for the first time, YFM Equity Partners has re-invested in Peckforton Pharmaceuticals.

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Apposite realises SureCalm investment

SureCalm Healthcare has moved away from private equity ownership following its sale to ConvaTec subsidiary business Amcare.

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Comply Serve scores return investment

West Midlands-based Comply Serve has secured new equity fundraising from its existing partners as it embarks on international expansion.

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3i looks to China for investment opportunities

Private equity heavyweight 3i has moved to expand its Chinese presence by appointing three memers to its new China Advisory Board.

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