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Bumper exit for Sophos

IT security and data protection firm Sophos has sold a majority stake to private equity firm Apax Partners in a deal that  values the company at $830 million (£546.6m).

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Surge in PE-backed deals  

The value of private equity deals across the EU soared to €3.3 billion (£2.8bn ) in April, compared to €847 million for the same month last year.

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UK lacks venture capital industry, says James Caan 

Dragons’ Den investor James Caan claims a scarcity of venture capital backing is stunting the growth of ambitious British businesses.

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The Gyration Air Mouse Elite

Straight from the brains behind the Nintendo Wii comes the Gyration Air Mouse Elite.

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Faroe launches £70m rights issue

North Sea and Norway-focused Faroe Petroleum is tapping shareholders for £69.8 million to double its programme to 16 wells.

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EU’s national stereotypes confirmed

Perceptions of cultural differences between the UK and its European neighbours are supported by a survey of small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Spice in £32.8 million MBO

Gresham Private Equity has acquired four businesses from support services group Spice in a £32.8 million management buy-out (MBO).

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NVM launches life sciences fund

North of England-based venture capitalist NVM has launched a new fund, RCC Lifesciences, to invest in early-stage healthcare companies.

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Spice in £32.8 million MBO

Gresham Private Equity has acquired four businesses from support services group Spice in a £32.8 million management buy-out (MBO).

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NVM launches life sciences fund

North of England-based venture capitalist NVM has launched a new fund, RCC Lifesciences, to invest in early-stage healthcare companies.

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Luke Johnson backs Beer & Partners

Private equity investor and former Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson has acquired a stake in business angel network Beer & Partners.

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Vision Capital buys Nordax

London-based private equity house Palamon has sold Swedish consumer lender Nordax to investment firm Vision Capital.

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Everyclick wins investment

A search engine that raises money for charities has won investment of £480,000 to develop 'new opportunities', according to CEO Polly Gowers.

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HIG backs Synseal MBO

Private equity house HIG Europe has acquired Synseal Extrusions, a supplier of doors, windows and conservatories.

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