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Sporting spectacles: Arena Group build the site on Horse Guards Parade

VC-backed company behind London Olympics beach volleyball court acquires US firm

Event services firm Arena Group, which was behind the Olympic beach volleyball court used at the 2012 London Olympics, has closed the acquisition of a US company.

UK construction: Sapphire Capital Partners says it will look at smaller projects

Sapphire Capital Partners unveils new construction-focused Enterprise Investment Scheme

A new Enterprise Investment Scheme aimed at the UK construction industry has been launched by Sapphire Capital Partners.

Software services: 4Projects aids architecture, engineering and construction

August Equity secures another trade sale as it exits 4Projects investment

A trade sale of August Equity has seen the investment firm offload its interest in software business 4Projects.

Young entrepreneur: George Spencer is the face behind rentals SaaS firm Rentify

Balderton Capital takes a shine to property start-up Rentify

A start-up which aids property landlords in the process of marketing and managing their sites has been added to Balderton Capital's portfolio through a £2 million deal.

Property management: Paladin is responsible for housing throughout England

Paladin Group moves to trade ownership following sale by NVM Private Equity

NVM Private Equity has closed its second deal in a week by exiting its interest in Paladin Group.

Hire services: HSS provides equipment and tools for rental

Former 3i portfolio business HSS Hire Services bought by Exponent Private Equity

HSS Hire Services has a new private equity owner following a sale to Exponent Private Equity for an undisclosed amount.

Head for heights: SHS predicts market growth from £4.2 billion to £4.8 billion by 2017

Business Growth Fund enters Wales with SHS deal

Barry-based scaffolding business Swanbridge Hire and Sales has become the first Welsh company to be backed by the Business Growth Fund.

Premier living: David Philips furnished the Highbury Stadium development

Highbury Stadium developer closes £8 million MBO

The investment firm behind Fleming Family & Partners has supported the management buy-out of property services company David Philips.

Constructive efforts: London architects are more positive then regional counterparts

Architects' growth stymied as funding is restricted

UK architects are not expecting any improvement in their workload, new statistics reveal.

onefinestay could soon be renting out New York brownstone properties

onefinestay banks on London success to raise new funds

On the back of success with its upscale accommodation service in London, onefinestay has closed its Series B funding round and attracted the interest of venture capital firm Canaan Partners.

WFEL supplies military bridging systems to 40 countries around the world

Dunedin sells WFEL to German trade buyer

Private equity firm Dunedin has realised its investment in WFEL, netting a 2.4x return on its interest.

Zoopla is backed by VC firms including Octopus Ventures and Atlas Ventures

Zoopla continues acquisition drive

Venture capital-backed Zoopla.co.uk has bought UpMyStreet.com as the property website looks to build its audience size.

Property management business Peverel spent 11 months in administration

Electra and Chamonix rescue Peverel

Following a year of uncertainty Perevel Group has secured the backing of two private equity partners, and is set to see its debt levels slashed.

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Confluence

Confluence to expand with Midven support

Commercial fund manager Midven has supported the management buy-out (MBO) of construction management and compliance consultancy Confluence Management with a £500,000 investment from their Exceed Fund. 

Construction sector faces challenges

Construction SMEs face challenges as profits decline

UK construction companies are set to face difficulties paying off debts as the sector suffers from falling sales and profits, according to a study.


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