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NBGI backs Change Recruitment

Scottish recruitment agency Change Recruitment Group (CRG) has been acquired in a £14 million management buy-out, backed by NBGI Private Equity.

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Intellistream secures investment

Intellistream, which develops interactive 3G video technology, has raised £355,000 in a funding round led by London Technology Fund (LTF).

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Fortis backs VI’s Camtek acquisition

VI Group, a CAD/CAM software supplier to the mould and die sector, has bought production software specialist Camtek in a £2.77 million deal part-funded by Fortis Bank.

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Banks can do better, says FPB

The quality of service provided to businesses by banks is rising, claims Nick Goulding, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business (FPB), but there is still scope for improvement.

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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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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.