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Fundtech acquires Synergy Financial Systems

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Game on for Phonetic Arts

Phonetic Arts has secured first-round funding from VC fund IQ Capital and several prominent business angels, including games industry veteran David Braben and speech technology expert Professor Steve Young.

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US reprographics company bulks up in UK

American Reprographics Company (ARC), one of the largest providers of reprographic services and technology in the US, has acquired UK-based Reprographics Warehouse. 

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MBO for Welsh metals company

Non-ferrous metals supplier CG Rees has been bought out by new MD Jan Frayne, who has worked at the company for 17 years.

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Octopus tops up 21Net investment

Venture capitalist Octopus has invested a further £220,000 in 21Net, a specialist in broadband provision on high-speed trains.

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AWS on global spending spree

UK-based electronics service provider AWS has secured an investment from the private equity arm of Barclays Bank, Barclays Ventures, to fund acquisitions in the UK and broaden its international footprint in Southeast Asia.

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Hamsard 3137 acquires Bodycare

Preston-based Bodycare Toiletries has been bought out of administration by Hamsard 3137 for an undisclosed sum.

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Object of desire: King Ludwig’s desk

If you ever feel your office is lacking a sense of importance, but aren’t sure exactly how, here’s a way to add some grandeur.

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Hamsard 3137 acquires Bodycare

Preston-based Bodycare Toiletries has been bought out of administration by Hamsard 3137 for an undisclosed sum.

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Object of desire: King Ludwig’s desk

If you ever feel your office is lacking a sense of importance, but aren’t sure exactly how, here’s a way to add some grandeur.

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Double crane acquisition for EnerMech

EnerMech, a start-up company formed by the former directors of PSL Energy Services, has marked its entry into the mechanical services market with a double acquisition.

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Spa company escapes with
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A luxury spa tour operator is ready to boost its sales after raising a six-figure sum as part of a plan to develop its business.  

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Funding boost for ethical retailer

EthicalSuperstore.com, a Newcastle-based retailer of fair trade and ethical goods, has received £1 million in a third round of venture capital (VC) financing.

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NVM backs ex-Ithaca management team

The former management team of Ithaca Business Media has secured £7 million from NVM Private Equity to fund a new business. CloserStill Holdings has been created to purchase mid-sized exhibitions and event businesses, which the management believes it can sell on to larger players.