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SPARK changes managers for lower risk

Albion Ventures has been appointed as the investment manager of the two SPARK venture capital trusts (VCTs) in a move that will see the company focus on targeting more developed business opportunities.

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3i buys OneMed with sights on Europe

Private equity investor 3i has agreed to acquire northern European medical supplies distributor OneMed for an undisclosed sum.

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Soaring rates of graduate start-ups

The number of start-ups launched by graduate students of English universities has soared by more than a quarter in the past three years, research finds.

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William Chase ‘divorces’ Tyrrells Crisps

William Chase, founder of Tyrrells Crisps, has sold his remaining shares in the premium crisp brand to private equity firm Langholm Capital, commenting that he feels 'broken hearted' over the sale.

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Cawood Scientific in £4 million MBO

Research and laboratory testing provider Cawood Scientific plans to expand across the UK and Europe following a £4 million management buy-out (MBO).

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Caan: UK ‘could definitely do more’

Dragons' Den investor James Caan has claimed the UK 'could definitely do more' to support entrepreneurial talent and emerging companies.

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Attraction World acquired in £6.9 million MBO

UK private equity firm Maven Capital Partners has backed the £6.9 million management buy-out of Attraction World, a Birmingham-based global ticketing provider.

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Restore acquires Formsafe

Restore has acquired the records management business Formsafe for £1 million.

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Attraction World acquired in £6.9 million MBO

UK private equity firm Maven Capital Partners has backed the £6.9 million management buy-out of Attraction World, a Birmingham-based global ticketing provider.

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Restore acquires Formsafe

Restore has acquired the records management business Formsafe for £1 million.

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Aerocan in Ball deal

US packaging company Ball is to acquire the aerosol can producer Aerocan for £185 million.

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Octopus invests in Diverse Energy

Green energy producer Diverse Energy has received £2 million expansion funding from Octopus Investments.

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Hut Group buys Mankind Direct

Acquisitive consumer products business The Hut Group has bought the online retailer Mankind Direct for £2.5 million.

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Green Compliance buys Enviroguard

AIM-quoted Green Compliance has acquired the pest and bacteria control business Enviroguard for £1.6 million.