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MBOs dominate quarter but SBOs on the rise

Management buy-outs (MBOs) were the most prevalent private equity transaction in the first quarter of this year, while the number of secondary buy-outs is on the rise, finds research.

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YouGov increases US market presence

Online market research agency YouGov has agreed to acquire US-based Definitive Insights for a total of £3 million.

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Daisy group makes another deal

Communications business Daisy Group has made its second buy in a week by acquiring the assets of Telinet and Ipitomi in a deal worth £15.4 million.

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eCapital closes £44 million cleantech fund

Venture capital firm eCapital has closed a third dedicated cleantech fund after reaching the target fundraising amount of €50 million (£44 million) despite a 'tough' environment.

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Alcohol business of Royal Nedalco acquired

US-based Cargill has bought Royal Nedalco's alcohol business from its parent company Royal Cosun

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Acacia Pharma raises £6.2 million in Series A

Pharmaceutical company Acacia Pharma, a developer of drugs for cancer care support, has raised $10 million (£6.2 million) in a Series A investment round.

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US buy for Gooch & Housego

Gooch & Housego (G&H) has purchased US business Crystal Technology for $13.75 million (£8.6 million) in a deal the company describes as 'highly complementary'. 

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Greylock and Redpoint backs Just-Eat

Venture capital firms Greylock Partners and Redpoint Ventures have co-led a US$48 million (£30 million) financing round for takeaway ordering service Just-Eat.

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US buy for Gooch & Housego

Gooch & Housego (G&H) has purchased US business Crystal Technology for $13.75 million (£8.6 million) in a deal the company describes as 'highly complementary'. 

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Greylock and Redpoint backs Just-Eat

Venture capital firms Greylock Partners and Redpoint Ventures have co-led a US$48 million (£30 million) financing round for takeaway ordering service Just-Eat.

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CentraStage finds angels more ‘attractive’

Software development company CentraStage has closed a second round of funding ahead of a US launch, turning to more ‘attractive’ angel investors rather than venture capitalists (VCs) for finance.

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WYG takes hit on engineering firm

Civil engineering business Adams Kara Taylor (AKT) has undergone a management buy-out backed by Swedish engineering group Tyrens for £3.75 million, five years after it was bought for £10.5 million.

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Basekit secures £4 million ahead of global rollout

Website design and hosting service BaseKit has raised $6.5 million (£4 million) in venture capital ahead of a series of international office openings across Europe and the Americas.

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Inmarsat expands satellite offering

Mobile satellite communications business Inmarsat Solutions has bought out Norwegian company Ship Equip International for $159.5 million (£99.2 million).

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