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AlexandAlexa backed by £1.5 million

Online luxury children’s clothing retailer AlexandAlexa has secured £1.5 million from MMC Ventures in a deal which will see the private equity firm take a minority stake in the business.

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Denbe Western buy-out aided by £140,000

Finance Wales has backed the management buy-out of Cardiff-based events and exhibition business Denbe Western with a £140,000 investment.

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Conflow and Bestobell Valves in joint MBO

YFM Private Equity has supported to the management buy-out (MBO) of Sheffield manufacturing businesses Conflow and Bestobell Valves.

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Albion Ventures invests £2 million in solar panels

Albion Ventures announces a £2 million investment in domestic solar panel installer Engensa that will enable the company to provide free solar energy to homeowners in two towns in the south of England.

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British Salt acquired for £93 million

India’s Tata Chemicals has acquired salt producer British Salt for £93 million in a deal which will see the conglomerate further increase its presence in the UK food and agriculture sectors.

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Chargemaster sparks with £1.5 million

Electric car parts manufacturer Chargemaster has raised £1.5 million in equity investment through angel network Envestors.

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ACS buys Spur Information Solutions

Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), owned by printing giant Xerox, has acquired parking enforcement software company Spur Information Solutions.

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Silverfleet acquires Office

Footwear business Office has been acquired by private equity firm Silverfleet Capital for an undisclosed sum.

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ACS buys Spur Information Solutions

Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), owned by printing giant Xerox, has acquired parking enforcement software company Spur Information Solutions.

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Silverfleet acquires Office

Footwear business Office has been acquired by private equity firm Silverfleet Capital for an undisclosed sum.

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Hybrid Biosystems and Myotec merge

Seed-stage investor The Mercia Fund has merged portfolio companies Hybrid Biosystems and Myotec to form PsiOxus Therapeutics in a deal that has attracted £3.6 million in funding.

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Understanding potential acquirers

Knowing what motivates potential buyers of your business can help boost your exit value, explains Mike Robson, director at business consultants Azure Partners.

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Support for South West start-ups

A new £20 million fund has been launched to fill the gap left by the South West Ventures Fund, which will receive no further government cash.

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More funds for Zoopla

Consumer property website Zoopla plans a marketing push to increase awareness of its brand following a £3.25 million fundraising led by venture capital firms Atlas Venture and Octopus.

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