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Articles, news and analysis on UK and European venture capital financing and its role in heling startups and early-stage companies.

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Eight-figure sum for Wonga.com

Short-term loan website Wonga has raised $22.25 million (£14 million) from venture capital (VC) investors less than a year after its full launch.

Venture Capital Funding

Why venture capital needs help

Marleen Groen, CEO at asset management company Greenpark Capital, gives her take on the state of private equity and venture capital funds.

Venture Capital Funding

Jonathan Kestenbaum: Backing a VC future

NESTA's chief executive Jonathan Kestenbaum has called on the government to spend billions revitalising the UK's damaged venture capital industry.

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European VC talent recognised

Excellence in the venture capital (VC) world was rewarded last night at the Investor AllStars awards, now in their sixth year.

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YFM invests in Mantic Point

A company that sends flight information to mobile phones via SMS has received financing from venture capitalist YFM Group.

Alternative Finance for Business

Doug Richard: American dream

With a passion for growing businesses and an intellect to match, Californian Doug Richard has quickly become a champion of entrepreneurship in the UK.

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Another $8.5 million for Celltick

Celltick, the developer of a platform that displays content on the idle screens of mobile phones, has raised $8.5 million (£4.1 million) in a Series D funding round.

Entrepreneurs

Luke Johnson: The entrepreneur

Luke Johnson has made a fortune from pizzerias, bars, gaming, parcel delivery and dental surgeries, and he's also chairman of Channel 4.

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Point-of-sale specialist acquired by VC

Venture capitalist Amin Amiri Enterprises (AAE) has acquired Walkers Mcr, a Manchester-based provider of point-of-sale printed products, for £5 million. The buy-out was backed by debt provided by asset-based lender Venture Structured Finance.

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YFM completes biggest deal yet

Venture capital group YFM has backed the secondary management buy-out of shipping and logistics specialist RMS Group.

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CEO mentor slams Peter Jones’ Tycoon

Ashley Ward, head of CEO mentoring company The European Leadership Programme, has criticised a new TV series fronted by Dragons' Den stalwart Peter Jones.

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Bridges Ventures raises £75 million

Bridges Ventures, the venture capital company with a social mission, has raised £75 million for its second fund, Bridges Community Development Venture (CDV) Fund II.

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