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New fund for European web start-ups
An investment fund has been launched with €6 million reserved for backing internet and mobile start-ups in Europe. Business News / Thursday, 11th March 2010
Dealing with unhappy shareholders
Spurious allegations of ‘boardroom bullying’ from minority shareholders seeking a payout are on the increase. Exit Strategies / Wednesday, 3rd March 2010
Purchasing from a liquidator
While pricing can be attractive, buying a distressed company has its pitfalls. Here are the traps to watch out for when you're bargain-hunting, writes Teri Hunter, a partner at corporate law firm Moorcrofts. Legal Advice / Wednesday, 3rd March 2010
Growth companies to benefit from fundraising bonanza
As much as £300 million is expected to be raised this tax year for investment in growing businesses, according to fund managers. IPO & City News / Thursday, 25th February 2010
The return of the IPO
The IPO market shows signs of emerging from hibernation, despite the much-publicised cancellation of a few big-name floats. Flotation / Tuesday, 23rd February 2010
Jaeggi to chair The Founders Club
A network of VC-backed entrepreneurs who agree to share profits from their exits has appointed private equity chief André Jaeggi as group chairman. IPO & City News / Monday, 22nd February 2010
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. Venture Capital / Wednesday, 17th February 2010
Growing optimism over raising finance
Privately held businesses expect finance to be more readily available this year, according to research from professional services firm Grant Thornton. Business News / Tuesday, 16th February 2010
Investec loan to fund DFJ's management fees
Encore Ventures, a division of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, has secured a loan of £8.2 million from Investec Private Bank to fund its expenses. IPO & City News / Monday, 15th February 2010
AIM-listed LitComp taken private
Mid-market investor Maven Capital Partners has backed the public-to-private acquisition of insurance business LitComp. IPO & City News / Friday, 12th February 2010
Dealmakers club together
Entrepreneurs are typically thought of as lone rangers who sink or swim based on their individual skills or luck. Andrew Romans, general partner of The Founders Club, has a slightly different notion. Venture Capital / Wednesday, 10th February 2010
A steady hand: David Hall
A question-and-answer session with David Hall, the managing director of venture capital firm YFM. Venture Capital / Thursday, 4th February 2010
Why standard listings are a mistake
James Crux, editor of Growth Company Investor, argues that a new LSE listing category is decidedly sub-standard. Flotation / Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
Foreign ownership of UK shares at all-time high
The rest of the world has a bigger share in the UK stockmarket than ever before, according to official statistics. IPO & City News / Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Currency control
Exporters and financial experts explain how to make currency moves work in your favour. Financial Management / Wednesday, 27th January 2010
NEWS
Axiom taking developer to PLUS
Cretan Group, with ambitious tourism projects in Crete, is poised for an introduction to PLUS-quoted. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 16th March 2010
Iron ore miner in AIM float
West African iron ore play Bellzone Mining plans to raise more than $100 million (£66 million) to develop deposits in Guinea. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 15th March 2010
Rheochem raises £1.6m
Oil and gas services, production and exploration concern Rheochem is tapping AIM with a 5p placing for a North Sea project. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 15th March 2010
Latest Deals: Banking & Finance
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Investors (Guernsey A) | AIM | Mar 2010 |
| Digital Barriers | AIM | Mar 2010 |
| Mi-Pay | VC | Feb 2010 |
| LitComp | VC | Feb 2010 |
| Marwyn Capital I | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Marwyn Capital II | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Better Capital | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Origo Partners | AIM | Dec 2009 |
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