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Acrobot secures £2.6 million

Acrobot, a developer of robotic and software products to assist orthopaedic surgeons, has received £2.6 million from a syndicate of investors.

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Co-founder buys Trace in public to private

The co-founder of software specialist Trace Group has taken the business private after agreeing a deal worth tens of millions of pounds.

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Home is where the deal is

A southwest-based nursing home operator has expanded its coverage with the acquisition of a business in Wiltshire.

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Noble JV to bring more Indian companies to AIM

British investment bank Noble and Indian banking group Almondz Global Securities have launched a joint venture (JV) to aid the flow of investment from one country to the other.

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Myhome buys plumbing and drainage specialist

Myhome, a residential services franchisee, has bought plumbing and drainage specialist DSH Services.

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Third Space in £22 million buy-out

The former finance director of a health and fitness club in Soho is to open new outlets across London after buying the business for £22 million.

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Private equity vital to mid-market firms, says survey

Over half of buy-out companies say that their private equity backers add significant value to their business, according to a survey from law firm Eversheds. Just under two-thirds of respondents had achieved their business objectives, with half of these outperforming their plans.

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More help at hand for London tech ventures

The London Development Agency (LDA) is to invest a further £1.7 million in a programme which supports early-stage technology ventures in their search for funding.

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Private equity vital to mid-market firms, says survey

Over half of buy-out companies say that their private equity backers add significant value to their business, according to a survey from law firm Eversheds. Just under two-thirds of respondents had achieved their business objectives, with half of these outperforming their plans.

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More help at hand for London tech ventures

The London Development Agency (LDA) is to invest a further £1.7 million in a programme which supports early-stage technology ventures in their search for funding.

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Foresight nets fourfold return on Covion exit

Construction group Balfour Beatty has acquired facilities management specialist Covion for £33 million in cash.

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Kinetics’ Walmotts deal is a gas

A facilities management and construction services group has completed its third acquisition in nine months after buying a gas, oil and electrical installation and maintenance services provider.

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KPM Autos reverses into shell

Specialised vehicle distributor KPM Autos has reversed into PLUS-listed investment vehicle Pannal.

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Ingenious Music VCT now fully committed

Venture capitalist Ingenious Media has announced that its first Ingenious Music VCT is now fully invested.

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.

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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