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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.

Graphite's considered approach

Graphite has been behind some of the real success stories of UK businesses during the past decade, such as restaurant chain Wagamama and the electrical goods outfit Maplin.

Why I turned down £2 million

At a critical time in her business' development, Ali Gill turned down a £2 million offer of investment. But for the former Olympic rower, this situation provided her with just the incentive to accelerate growth.

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.

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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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David Ferry | a better way to do financial management.

"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"

The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.

Neil O'Connell advice for budding entrepreneurs

"The Business is out there"

Neil O'Connell's advice for budding entrepreneurs is "don't panic".

A better way to do financial management

"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"

David Ferry set up his business, Ferry Financial, because he believed there was a better way to do financial management

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Rosenblatt New Energy Awards

25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

M&A Awards 2009

18th February, London Hilton, Park Lane, London

M&A Expanding internationally

27th November, Sofitel London St James

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