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Streetcar shows desire

The UK’s largest pay-as-you-go car club, Streetcar, has received £6.4 million funding from London-based private equity firm Smedvig Capital.

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Midven backs Cytox’s Alzheimer’s research

Cytox, a university spin-out that creates diagnostics tests and therapeutic cures for Alzheimer's disease, has raised £1.25 million from Midven, NESTA and angel investors including members of Cambridge Angels and Cogent Lifesciences.

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VASTox completes double deal

Biotechnology company VASTox has strengthened its drug discovery pipeline and pharmaceutical services business after it bought two companies.

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Petrra secures funding

Technology firm Petrra has secured venture capital in a funding round led by investment firm Synergis Technologies. Petrra has developed a medical device known as a ‘PET scanner’, which is able to diagnose heart disease and cancer more quickly and cheaply than existing models.

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Fresh funds for North West Precision Forms

A Merseyside-based manufacturer of aircraft components is to re-locate to new premises and upgrade its machinery after it received a six-figure investment. North West Precision Forms (NWPF), which makes parts for aviation organisations such as Airbus, secured some £800,000 from a consortium of investors.

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Jump in funds for Trampoline

Enterprise software company Trampoline Systems has secured £3 million in a funding round led by Tudor Group. The money will fund sales, R&D and expansion in North America.

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Target UK

Acquisitions of UK companies by foreign businesses are at record levels, which may spark fundamental changes to the domestic corporate landscape.

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Atkins strengthens its defence

A surrey-based consultancy and support services provider to governments, financial organisations and blue-chip companies around the world has strengthened its defence systems operations following a multi-million pound deal.

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Target UK

Acquisitions of UK companies by foreign businesses are at record levels, which may spark fundamental changes to the domestic corporate landscape.

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Atkins strengthens its defence

A surrey-based consultancy and support services provider to governments, financial organisations and blue-chip companies around the world has strengthened its defence systems operations following a multi-million pound deal.

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Tips from VCT advisers

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has released recommendations by advisers covering both generalist and specialist VCTs.

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Sound investments by Baronsmead

Baronsmead VCT has seen its Net Asset Value (NAV) per ordinary share increased by nine per cent from 95.00p to 103.52p before deduction of dividends.

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Boyle serves-up investment

A Scotland-based company that hosts early morning networking events is set to develop its operations after receiving an undisclosed investment. Bacon, Eggs & Entrepreneurs (BEE) secured the five-figure sum from Amanda Boyle, who becomes its executive chairperson.

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Management buys Bottlegreen

Bottlegreen Drinks Company, a supplier of elderflower-based food and drink, has been acquired in a management buy-out for an undisclosed sum. Piper Private Equity backed the deal with £5 million, while HSBC’s Leveraged Finance team provided debt.

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