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Management buys Instalec Networking

Instalec Networking, an IT services specialist, has been bought by four of its directors.

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Funding boost for Mobango

Online and mobile services operator Mobango has received €2 million (£1.3 million) in funding from London-based Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures. Mobango wants to create the equivalent of social networking sites like MySpace and YouTube for mobile phone users.

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BVCA rallying cry for VCTs

The British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has called for the Government’s continued support for VCTs in order to prevent leakage from the sector or a loss of specialist talent.

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Bridges backs schools project

A Birmingham-based manufacturer of products designed to motivate school children has secured a seven-figure investment. School Stickers received £1.42 million from Bridges Community Ventures, a venture capitalist that targets businesses in the UK’s most deprived areas.

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Property firm moves to PLUS

AH Medical Properties (AHMP) has joined PLUS, issuing some 30 million shares at 42p each to raise £12.6 million. On admission, the property investor was valued at £10.81 million.

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Cambridge Broadband raises $22.5 million

Telecommunications specialist Cambridge Broadband has raised $22.5 million (£11.4 million) of funding.

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EFE and Bank of Ireland back CFM deal

Gas and electric fire manufacturer CFM Europe has been bought by Michael Miller, its managing director. The deal was backed by asset-based lender Enterprise Finance Europe (EFE) and Bank of Ireland.

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PLUS admits nanotechnology specialist

Advance Display Technologies (ADT), a developer of nanotechnology for the electronic and electrical equipment industry, has started trading on PLUS after placing 50 million shares at 50p each.

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EFE and Bank of Ireland back CFM deal

Gas and electric fire manufacturer CFM Europe has been bought by Michael Miller, its managing director. The deal was backed by asset-based lender Enterprise Finance Europe (EFE) and Bank of Ireland.

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PLUS admits nanotechnology specialist

Advance Display Technologies (ADT), a developer of nanotechnology for the electronic and electrical equipment industry, has started trading on PLUS after placing 50 million shares at 50p each.

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Ryan lured by St Minver

Online games network operator St Minver has appointed Jim Ryan as CEO.

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Aberdeen backs Oliver Kay buy-out

Oliver Kay, a fruit and vegetable distributor, has been bought by a team of its managers led by the company’s eponymous founder. The buy-out team was backed in the £17 million deal by private equity firm Aberdeen Asset Managers Growth Capital.

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Milk company joins PLUS

National Milk Records (NMR), a holding company that supplies software to the dairy industry, has listed on PLUS Markets, placing 7.3 million shares at 43p each.

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Great expectations for Presence Networks

Presence Networks, an instant messaging service provider, has received £250,000 of investment from The Capital Fund. It is one of a series of investments in the company by the venture capital fund, which backs fast-growth businesses in London.

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