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Market influencer: Klein hopes to help tech firms hit new growth heights

Market influencer: Klein hopes to help tech firms hit new growth heights

GrowthBusiness meets Robin Klein, venture partner at Index Ventures, to find out more about the new government-charged IPO initiative aimed at helping more technology-enabled businesses access the capital markets.

The rise of cash shells

Source of growth: There are 64 UK-listed cash shells holding £237.9 million

New research from GrowthBusiness shows that the number of UK cash shells is climbing. We speak to new entrants to the market and those that have recently closed deals to find out what’s driving shells’ increasing popularity.

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Disarming the rebels

Delicately solve shareholder disputes

They are the investors who bankroll public companies, but what happens when shareholders rebel? We report on what causes revolts, how to pre-empt them, and what to do if you are faced with trouble from within.

Big hitters keep faith in small-caps

AIM has received a much-needed boost as institutional investment in the market rises for the second year in a row.

Resourcing growth

With market activity limiting the scope of new issues on the growth markets, there are relatively few companies making the jump.

A risk-reward system

If you want to float in today's market, you’ll need a good growth story to attract investment.

Experience leads the way

Despite the economic headwinds, the first eight months of 2011 have seen solid progress in the UK’s growth markets. 

Moving forward

Bringing any business to the capital markets is a tall order, requiring plenty of careful planning and consideration.

Cash shells on London's markets

£230 million is sitting in cash shells

Nearly £230 million is now sitting in cash shells waiting to find a home. GrowthBusiness investigates how to secure some of these elusive funds and speaks to those who have.

London bound

Despite caution at home, London continues to be a destination for overseas IPOs.

Setting sail

As AIM begins to emerge from the recession and confidence in the market increases, could 2011 be the year of the IPO?

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Source of growth: There are 64 UK-listed cash shells holding £237.9 million

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