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Firm launched to finance mid-sized businesses
A private equity firm has been launched to provide finance to companies with sales of between US$20 million (£13 million) and US$200 million. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 17th December 2008
Fuel distribution business wins investment
Rowilco Fuels, a Liverpool-based fuel distribution company, has received £600,000 from venture capital firm Alliance Fund Managers (AFM). Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 2nd December 2008
Wincanton acquires CEL
European supply chain specialist Wincanton has completed its fourth deal this year as part of its plans to expand its operations. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 6th November 2008
Brulines fired-up with petrol data deal
A technology company that develops systems to monitor drinks sold on draught in pubs and bars has moved into a new market following its latest acquisition. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 27th October 2008
Distribution models: an overview
When distributing your products overseas, it's important to get the model right. Here are four to choose from. Business Expansion / Wednesday, 22nd October 2008
Overseas distribution dos and don'ts
GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs who have cracked overseas markets, including a laser manufacturer and a distributor of Hello Kitty-branded mobile phones. Business Expansion / Wednesday, 22nd October 2008
John Menzies announces Hong Kong exit
Logistics specialist John Menzies is to reduce its debt after agreeing to sell its operations in Hong Kong to Singapore Airport Terminal Services. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 21st October 2008
ACM brokers Harris & Dixon deal
A London-based international tanker broker is to expand its range of services after agreeing to buy a shipbroking business. ACM Shipping Group, a tanker broker that specialises in the oil transportation market, is to acquire the shipbroking operations of Harris & Dixon. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 23rd June 2008
NVM exit nets 70% IRR
Newcastle-based venture capitalist NVM has sold its stake in defence logistics company Product Support to European supply chain services group Wincanton. The disposal realised an IRR of more than 70 per cent, according to NVM. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 9th June 2008
My best business decision: Sam Sharma
Sam Sharma, CEO of courier company Rico Logistics, took a massive risk when he decided to set up a national delivery network. Business Expansion / Friday, 6th June 2008
Wincanton flies off with Product Support
A Wiltshire-based supply chain specialist has established a presence in the defence and aerospace markets after buying a logistics services provider. Wincanton, which has operations throughout the UK and Europe, now serves companies such as AgustaWestland, BAE Systems and Honeywell after buying Product Support. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 29th May 2008
Passion for travel: Jonathan Turner
Jonathan Turner braved sandstorms, 40-degree heat and a breakdown in Outer Mongolia to complete the Peking to Paris rally in a century-old car. Wealth Management / Tuesday, 26th February 2008
Eagle Technologies: an entrepreneur's diary
Business angels wanted too much equity. VCs weren’t interested. Undeterred, Chris Rayner, founder of plastic card printing business Eagle Technologies, last month secured the investment he needed. Achieving Growth / Thursday, 17th March 2005
NEWS
Bglobal wins funding
‘Smart metering’ specialist Bglobal has obtained up to £15 million asset funding from Barclays Asset Sales & Finance. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Jubilee in £26m Braemore bid
Jubilee Platinum is offering shares to buy fellow AIM counter, smelting and refining specialist Braemore Resources. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Agriterra moots sugar move
Phil Edmonds’ African food group Agriterra expects a turnaround to profits as it contemplates a move into sugar. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
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| Company | Type | Date |
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| ECM Delivery Service | VC | Apr 2008 |
| Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services | VC | Jan 2008 |
| Hellenic Carriers | AIM | Nov 2007 |
| National Express Group | AIM | Nov 2007 |
| Groupe Norbert Dentressangle | VC | Oct 2007 |
| MAXjet Airways | AIM | Jun 2007 |
| Red Funnel Group | VC | Jun 2007 |
| Globus Maritime | AIM | Jun 2007 |
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