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Maven Capital Partners backs Vamosa

A second investment has been announced from the government’s Capital for Enterprise (CfE) Fund, in enterprise software company Vamosa.

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James Caan invests in sandals

Entrepreneur Jane Rafter has secured £75,000 from Dragons’ Den investors James Caan and Theo Paphitis for her Slinks sandal collection.

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SSE buys Uskmouth Power Company

Scottish and Southern Energy Plc (SSE) has acquired Uskmouth Power Company from Welsh Power Group for £27 million in cash. 

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TD Waterhouse acquires OMX

Leeds-based stockbroker TD Waterhouse Investor Services (Europe) has agreed to acquire rival OMX Securities Services LLP for an undisclosed sum.

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Capital for Enterprise Fund makes first investment

The first investment to be made on behalf of the government’s Capital for Enterprise Fund has been completed, in systems integrator KeTech.

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MITIE buys Dalkia’s assets

MITIE Group Plc, a Bristol-based provider of property services, has acquired two divisions from energy management company Dalkia Plc for up to £130 million.

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BNY Mellon acquires Insight

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has agreed to acquire London-based firm Insight Investment Management for up to £235 million.

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Sunstroom aims to raise €300 million

A builder and operator of renewable energy plants is hoping to raise €300 million (£258 million) to build a solar thermal energy plant in Spain. 

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BNY Mellon acquires Insight

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has agreed to acquire London-based firm Insight Investment Management for up to £235 million.

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Sunstroom aims to raise €300 million

A builder and operator of renewable energy plants is hoping to raise €300 million (£258 million) to build a solar thermal energy plant in Spain. 

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Nova and FF&P in Shanghai acquisition

Two private equity firms are set to acquire a China-based business of advanced manufacturing company OC Oerlikon.

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Computer graphics specialist wins funding

Sheffield-based Tangentix, which has developed technology to improve the graphics of video games, has received funding from Enterprise Ventures.

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O’Reilly accesses higher growth

Software companies are facing up to the recession. James Harris talks to CEO and founder of Access Accounting, Alistair O'Reilly 

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Daisy in bloom

The recession hasn’t stopped Daisy Group from going on the acquisition trail. James Harris reports

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