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Ingenious goes digital

Ingenious Media has invested £3 million in The Digital Rights Group, a TV distribution specialist, allowing for the immediate purchase of Portman Film and Television, a drama distribution group.

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3i strengthens growth capital team

Global private equity firm 3i has strengthened its growth capital business team by bringing Rupert Bell onboard.

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Dovedale raises £395,000

Investment company Dovedale Ventures has raised £395,000 on PLUS Markets by placing 19.75 million shares at 2p each. The proceeds will be used as working capital. Dovedale now has 91.25 million shares in issue.

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Paver Downes Origin secures £1 million

The Mersey Special Investment Fund (MSIF) and Cattles Invoice Finance have contributed to an investment package in marketing and communications agency Paver Downes Origin that could be worth as much as £1 million.

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MediSpa eyes expansion

MediSpa, a chain of beauty spa and cosmetic surgery clinics frequented by celebrities, has raised £3 million development capital from private equity firm Pi Capital. The proceeds will enable MediSpa to open more clinics across the country.

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Sovereign backs STL buy-out

Private equity firm Sovereign Capital has backed the management buy-out of STL, a regional provider of apprenticeships and adult learning.

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Alvaston joins PLUS

Media investment company Alvaston Media has listed on PLUS Markets. It issued 25.5 million at 2p each, raising £510,000.

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Innovation drives growth

Flexibility which permits rapid response to market changes, high levels of customer retention and having the best minds on the job are the secrets behind the success of the fastest growing companies in the UK, claims a survey by mid-tier professional services firm, Grant Thornton.

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Alvaston joins PLUS

Media investment company Alvaston Media has listed on PLUS Markets. It issued 25.5 million at 2p each, raising £510,000.

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Innovation drives growth

Flexibility which permits rapid response to market changes, high levels of customer retention and having the best minds on the job are the secrets behind the success of the fastest growing companies in the UK, claims a survey by mid-tier professional services firm, Grant Thornton.

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Penta gains control of Geronimo

Penta Capital, a Glasgow-based private equity fund manager, has acquired a controlling stake in Geronimo Inns by investing up to £10 million into the pub chain. Barclays Bank is also funding up to £14.5 million in the deal. The money raised will finance growth and acquisitions.

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Close Brothers backs buy-out

Alex Stewart (Assayers), which inspects and tests metals and minerals, has been acquired in a management buy-out from the K Alex Stewart group for an undisclosed sum.

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New offering from OCP

Oxford Capital Partners (OCP), the science and technology focused venture capital firm, has launched its fourth venture capital fund which has a target size of £20 million.

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AIM salaries on the rise

The average pay of executives on AIM has increased for the first time in two years with the mean salaries for CEOs rising by 27 per cent to £174,000, while finance directors are now receiving £110,000, a rise of 15 per cent, new research has found.