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DFJ Esprit takes stake in CloudApps

CloudApps, a developer of energy management applications, has secured an undisclosed investment amount from technology venture capital investor DFJ Esprit as the business ramps up its international sales operations.

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Schuh deal secures windfall for employees

US-based shoe and hat business Genesco has made a British acquisition with the purchase of Schuh, in a deal which provides hope for UK retailers.

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Shazam secures $32 million for further TV expansion

Mobile music specialist Shazam has secured $32 million (£19.9 million) in a fresh funding round as the company moves into television, five months after signing a partnership with online music provider Spotify.

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Carlyle snaps up RAC

Roadside recovery company RAC has been sold to private equity firm The Carlyle Group in a deal worth £1 billion.

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Morfa Shopping Park changes hands

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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Rail station retail sales outperform high street

Retail sales at UK rail stations outperformed the high street in the first quarter of this year, reporting 5.17 per cent growth in like-for-like sales.

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DCC continues acquisition push

Dublin-based sales, marketing and distributing business DCC has made an acquisition through its 70 per cent owned subsidiary, Environmental Britain.

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Cupid snares German interest

Online dating company Cupid has made a German acquisition with the purchase of two businesses, OnlineLiebe and WomenWeb in a deal worth euro2.75 million (£2.5 million).

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DCC continues acquisition push

Dublin-based sales, marketing and distributing business DCC has made an acquisition through its 70 per cent owned subsidiary, Environmental Britain.

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Cupid snares German interest

Online dating company Cupid has made a German acquisition with the purchase of two businesses, OnlineLiebe and WomenWeb in a deal worth euro2.75 million (£2.5 million).

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Compass Group purchases Hong Kong business Shing Hin Catering Group

Global caterer Compass Group has acquired Shing Hin Catering Group in Hong Kong through its subsidiary Compass Group Hong Kong Limited. Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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A real M&A headache

Those thinking about a merger might want to make the most of the current regulatory environment after news of proposed changes to the Takeover Code. 

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Winning streak: Growth Company Awards

The Growth Company Awards, hosted by Vitesse Media, brought together for the 11th time the advisers and companies making a difference to the development of British business.

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Altitude Partners invests in The Care Division

Private equity firm Altitude Partners has invested £2.25 million in The Care Division, a provider of domiciliary care services.

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