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The UK’s hottest VC prospects

From the founder of Glasses Direct to the CEO of microlending company Wonga, we talk to the leaders of five of the UK's hottest VC-backed companies about how they raised the cash and what they're doing with it.

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Assessing government VC funds

A report from the National Audit Office slamming the performance of state-backed venture capital (VC) funds has caused an outcry from sections of the VC community. GrowthBusiness investigates.

News

Star investors rewarded in ‘VC Oscars’

The Investor AllStars awards last night rewarded those venture capital firms achieving success in one of the toughest years ever for the industry.

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What VCs are looking for

Nenad Marovac, managing partner of venture capital firm DN Capital, throws light on what makes VCs say ‘yes’, and what management teams can expect from them when they have done so.

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Cultivating growth

Early-stage venture capital (VC) and private equity are two entirely different games, writes Simon Cook, CEO of DFJ Esprit.

News

Amadeus co-founder talks of ‘dire’ VC market

Hermann Hauser, the co-founder of venture firm Amadeus Capital Partners, has said venture capitalists (VCs) are enduring the toughest conditions for 20 years because of a shortage of credit and a lack of exit opportunities.

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Funding for founder-managed tech businesses

Michael Elias, MD of transatlantic technology investor Kennet Partners, likes to back companies that don't have a history of VC involvement.

News

European VCs faring better than US

Disclosed venture capital (VC) investment in European companies totalled €1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2008, rebounding from a weak fourth quarter.

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VCs back Palringo in £2.4 million deal

Mobile communications company Palringo has secured funding of £2.4 million from five venture capital (VC) firms to help launch its platform for next-generation mobile messaging globally.

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VC legends

The Business XL and GP Bullhound Investor AllStars Awards recognised the nous, nerve and acumen of some of the key players on the UK's thriving venture capital scene.

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Q&A: Dealing with VCs

My business is now at the stage where I am ready to bring in outside investment to finance further expansion.

Venture Capital Funding

VCs with money to burn

The venture capital markets are awash with record levels of cash, which is good news for growing companies in need of funding. But the bad news is that investors are being more picky than ever before.

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