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Tesco looks to take on Amazon with digital book buy
Supermarket giant Tesco has ramped up its digital book offering by acquiring Mobcast.
LDC teams up with Paul Campbell to launch new food fund
The private equity house of Lloyds Bank has backed a new restaurants-focused food and beverage fund to be run by Hill Capital Partners.
Nasty Gal closes second 2012 funding round with Index
Index Ventures has led a Series B funding round into Nasty Gal five months after taking part in its first institutional fundraising.
Shutl set to deliver in US after securing UPS backing
Worldwide delivery service UPS has invested in UK internet start-up Shutl through its venture capital division.
SumUp closes huge $20 million venture capital round
Mobile payment business SumUp has closed its Series A funding round and secured an enormous $20 million (£12.6 million) to coincide with the launch of its service.
Back to school for Graphite as it backs Explore Learning
Mid-market private equity firm Explore Learning has backed the management buy-out of Explore Learning.
Online retailer miinto rings up new funding round
Dawn Capital has supported the Series A funding round of online fashion retailer miinto.
MedicAnimal embarks on strategic acquisition path
Venture capital-backed MedicAnimal has made an expansion play by purchasing online animal medicines, foods and grooming products retailer Petmeds.co.uk.
Pure Storage attracts Index as backer and targets Europe
Index Ventures has led a Series D funding round into all-flash enterprise storage company Pure Storage.
VC-backed Bravo Inns drinks to landmark deal
Albion Ventures-backed pub chain Bravo Inns has acquired its thirtieth pub.
Manchester jeweller Green + Benz closes MBO
The management team of jewellery retailer Green + Benz has led a buy-out of the business.
Endless serves up Phoenix Foods to trade buyer
Phoenix Foods has been sold by private equity firm Endless after a five year position as a portfolio company.
E-Synergy sells Blackstar investment to Foresight
Early stage investor E-Synergy has netted an 8x multiple on its five year investment in Blackstar Amplification.
ISIS serves up expansion capital to Pho restaurant chain
A Vietnamese street food restaurant chain has gobbled up £5.2 million of growth capital to expand the business.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan scores Goals acquisition
UK-listed Goals Soccer Centres has been acquired by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in a deal worth £73 million.
Andrew Page continues rapid growth with Camberley buy
Vehicle components business Andrew Page has taken its number of branches to over 90 following the acquisition of Camberley Auto Factors.
Fashion start-up Lyst joins DFJ Esprit portfolio
London and New York-based social commerce business Lyst has secured $5 million of Series A funding.
Theo Paphitis snaps up struggling Robert Dyas
Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis has acquired hardware chain Robert Dyas for an undisclosed amount.
Sportradar secures big investment to help with acquisitive growth
European private equity firm EQT has invested €44 million in Sportradar from its EQT Expansion Capital II fund.
Revolymer looks to make success of non-stick gum on AIM
A British business that has invented a form of non-stick chewing gum is looking to join AIM and raise £25 million on admission.
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