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First investment for Scottish Venture Fund

Laser development company Intense has bought US rival High Power Devices (HPD) for an undisclosed sum.

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Aberdeen backs EDSR buy-out

A decontamination specialist has been bought by its management in a deal backed by Aberdeen Asset Managers Private Equity. EDSR, which provides its services to owners of industrial sites, was acquired for an undisclosed sum.

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Transparency drive for private equity

The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is to form a working group under the chairmanship of Sir David Walker to examine ways in which levels of disclosure in companies backed by the UK private equity industry could be improved.

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ISIS backs Paragon buy-out

The co-founder and managing director of a supported living and domiciliary care services provider is to expand the business after leading a management buy-out. Paula Woodruff has bought Paragon UK with the backing of ISIS Equity Partners.

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Funding for Fizzback

The Fizzback Group, a provider of instant customer feedback, has secured $5 million (£2.6 million) from technology venture capitalist Advent Venture Partners.

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China outperforming US on AIM

Chinese companies are performing strongly on AIM, boasting average share price gains of 68.5 per cent, according to research by Growth Company Investor.

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Next Wave raises £20 million

Next Wave Partners, a private equity fund management company, has closed its inaugural fund after raising close to £20 million.

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Angels poised to invest

Michael Weaver, chief executive of the Beer & Partners business angel network, says there is an ample amount of funding available for smaller companies in the UK.

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Next Wave raises £20 million

Next Wave Partners, a private equity fund management company, has closed its inaugural fund after raising close to £20 million.

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Angels poised to invest

Michael Weaver, chief executive of the Beer & Partners business angel network, says there is an ample amount of funding available for smaller companies in the UK.

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Coach firm in enterprising deal

Private equity firm Enterprise Equity has acquired Irish bus, coach and limousine operator Chambers Coach Hire for an undisclosed sum.

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Double exit for Dunedin

Dunedin Capital Partners, the UK mid-market private equity house, has exited from Davenham Group Holdings and Portman Holdings, creating multiples of 4.3 times and 3.6 times respectively on initial investments.

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Management buys packaging company

The chief executive of a packaging company that names beverages such as Bacardi and Budweiser as examples of its work has bought the business.

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Triple acquisition for NPI

Publishing firm NPI Media has secured funding for the £15 million acquisition of three rivals. It received £5.5 million from Octopus Investments and debt finance from GMAC Commercial Finance.

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