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European VC investment drops in 2007

Venture capital (VC) investment in European companies fell to €1.21 billion (£920 million) in the fourth quarter of 2007, down 20.4 per cent on the same period of 2006, according to research institute Library House.

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Nomad Payments sale doubles investors’ money

Payment processing business Nomad Payments, which specialises in the prepaid and debit card market, has been acquired by US banking technology provider Metavante Technologies for $58 million (£30 million).

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Employees take control at TSW Training

Management and skills instructor TSW Training has been subject to an employee-led buy-out, with previous owners Training Trust Wales relinquishing control to its 18 employees.

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Human Recognition’s £2 million investment

Capital Values Group has invested £2 million in Human Recognition Systems (HRS) to help fund the expansion of its Liverpool-based biometrics business.

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Employment law moves forward fast

Although not as extensive as in other jurisdictions, employment legislation in Guernsey has progressed rapidly in recent years

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Motivcom completes Zibrant deal

Milton Keynes-based marketing services company Motivcom has acquired Zibrant for up to £17 million.

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AIM high

Kerman & Co’s Daniel O’Connell reviews the work of the law firm’s AIM team and evaluates the issues surrounding the market in the past 12 months

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The PLUS market opportunity

Alfred Henry Corporate Finance (AHCF) is a specialist boutique assisting small and medium-sized firms to launch on PLUS.

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AIM high

Kerman & Co’s Daniel O’Connell reviews the work of the law firm’s AIM team and evaluates the issues surrounding the market in the past 12 months

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The PLUS market opportunity

Alfred Henry Corporate Finance (AHCF) is a specialist boutique assisting small and medium-sized firms to launch on PLUS.

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Golden age

Witold Sawin of accountant Sawin & Edwards explains why London outshines banking centres across the globe

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Octopus backs MBO of Tristar

Private equity house Octopus has backed a management buy-out (MBO) at Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services, a UK-based company which serves clients in 44 countries.

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Oresa buys majority stake in Trinity Corporate Services

Oresa Ventures, a Swedish investment company with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, has acquired a major stake in accountancy firm the Trinity Group, including Trinity Corporate Services and its Romanian subsidiaries.

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Ocean Media sold in £60 million deal

Ocean Media, magazine publisher and exhibition organiser, has been sold by Ion Equity, its management and Anglo Irish bank to AAC Capital Partners for £60 million.