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A second dotcom bubble?

Investment in web companies in Europe has soared over the past 12 months. But Darren Harper, head of analysis and editorial at Library House, argues that fears of a second dotcom bubble are unfounded.

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Cardsave in management buy-in

Clive Kahn, the former chief executive of foreign exchange company Travelex, has bought credit card terminal supplier Cardsave in partnership with Exponent Private Equity. Kahn will now lead the acquired business.

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Consortium cashes in on Exponent’s Cardsave deal

The former chief executive of foreign exchange company Travelex is the new head of Cardsave after buying the business in partnership with a private equity firm.

Entrepreneurs

Wol Kolade: defender of the realm

The reception of ISIS Equity Partners is all glass, chrome and highly polished floors. A door opens and the six foot-plus Wol Kolade, who heads up ISIS, gives me a strong, friendly handshake, apologising for running slightly late.

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Litorina Kapital buys Securia

Securia, a Swedish supplier of security related services and insurance products, has been bought by a private equity firm.

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Titanium Asset Management joins AIM

A company established to buy businesses in the asset management industry has raised $120 million (£58.6 million), before expenses, through joining AIM.

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Orchard Care Homes in £175 million buy-out

A Leeds-based retirement and care home operator has been bought by its management in a £175 million deal. Orchard Care Homes, which has almost 1,000 beds in 26 properties, has been bought by chief executive Paul Mancey.

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Applied Kilovolts buys direct competitor

A company that provides power supplies for mass spectrometers to test for drug abuse in sport has bought one of its rivals.

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Orchard Care Homes in £175 million buy-out

A Leeds-based retirement and care home operator has been bought by its management in a £175 million deal. Orchard Care Homes, which has almost 1,000 beds in 26 properties, has been bought by chief executive Paul Mancey.

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Applied Kilovolts buys direct competitor

A company that provides power supplies for mass spectrometers to test for drug abuse in sport has bought one of its rivals.

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HML buys property management company

A provider of ancillary services to residential property blocks has completed its third acquisition since joining AIM last June.

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HML acquires property management company

HML Holdings, which provides property management, insurance and ancillary services, has completed its third acquisition since joining AIM last June.

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Metals Exploration acquires Philippines mining concern

Metals Exploration, an investor in the precious and base metals sector, has acquired the remaining 15% of Philippines-based FCF Mining Corporation for A$9.1 million (£3.87 million).

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American Leisure Group begins trading on AIM

A holiday resort company which plans to develop 516 acres of land close to the Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida has floated on AIM.

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