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A more stable currency
In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro....
Venture Capital | Quick Guides
Attracting funding in a recession
Sally Goodsell, CEO of regional funding organisation Finance South East, explains how businesses can win private investment in the midst of a downturn.
Q&A: A VC's expected return
What rate of return would a venture capitalist generally expect?
Q&A: Dealing with VCs
My business is now at the stage where I’m ready to bring in outside investment to finance further expansion.
Venture Capital | Analysis
Why the carbon market matters
Organisations like SwissRe and Eurostar have now gone carbon-neutral. Is this more than just a fad?
The cleantech billions
Investment in cleantech is growing fast, but where is all the money going and how do you get your hands on it?
Private equity and the family business
A private equity firm may not seem the natural partner for your family business, but taking on external investment doesn't have to mean losing all control.
Venture Capital | Profiles
Exit strategist: Simon Cook
DFJ Esprit head honcho Simon Cook has a string of multi-million dollar exits under his belt, but he’s still on the lookout for more great early stage companies.
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.
Investing in growth: Richard Hargreaves
Richard Hargreaves has watched the UK’s private equity industry develop into the global player it is today.
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Market | Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice | Investment | VC | £417 million | Nov 2008 |
| Movidia | Telecoms | VC | £14 million | Nov 2008 |
| N&W Global Vending | Beverages | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| Enara | Health | VC | £20 million | Nov 2008 |
| Knomo | Retail | VC | £490,000 | Nov 2008 |
| LM Technologies | Electronics | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| The Carlyle Group | Aerospace | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| Clash-Media | Sales & Marketing | VC | £1.5 million | Nov 2008 |
Spotlight on AIM 2008
This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.
VCT Special Report 2008
A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.
White Papers
10 Secrets to Recession-Proof Your Business
Discover ten strategies smart companies deploy to recession-proof their business, including how to curb spending, cut non-payroll costs, and use the downturn to your advantage.
2008 CFO Research Report: Getting the Most for Every Dollar
Explore how mid-sized companies are using corporate cards and other strategies to control expenses.
60-Day Trial of Microsoft Office Project
Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 helps you stay informed, keep project teams aligned, as well as control project work, schedules, and finances.
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Hoping for healthy returns
Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood.
IPOs in the downturn
If you’re looking to list on a junior exchange in today’s dire financial environment, there are two steps you must take.
Are you ready for AIM?
GrowthBusiness has teamed up with Cass Business School and Grant Thornton to find out how prepared CEOs are for taking their company to AIM when better times return.
Reducing currency exposure
Piers Cracknell, commercial director of currency specialist Moneycorp, comments on the pound’s heavy fall against the dollar and assess its probable impact on growing businesses.
A changing regulatory landscape
As debates rage about the causes and effects of the financial crisis, the one near-certainty is tighter regulation of financial institutions. Here's a round-up of changes already happening and further reforms on the cards.
The falling pound and your business
In the past six months the pound has fallen by more than eight per cent against the dollar and the euro.
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
The 2007/2008 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
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