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Fundraising Deals
Exosect wins funding for European roll-out
Environmentally friendly pest control specialist Exosect has secured £2.25 million of venture capital to bring their products to market. Monday, 8th February 2010
Cognitive Match in Series B round
A developer of software that helps online publishers adapt their content to individual users has secured $2.5 million (£1.6 million) of equity finance. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Oxford Nanopore raises £17.4 million
New and existing investors have backed nanotechnology business Oxford Nanopore with an investment of £17.4 million. Monday, 1st February 2010
Mycitydeal.co.uk receives €4 million
Discount restaurant and local activities website mycitydeal.co.uk has received €4 million (£3.5 million) from early-stage investors. Thursday, 28th January 2010
Land Energy secures investment from Finance Wales
Wood pellet production business Land Energy has secured funding of £350,000 from the investment arm of the Welsh Assembly. Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Angel funding for collectables website
Martingale, the operator of the Toy Collector website, has completed a fundraising round from angel investors to close an agreed acquisition. Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Mimecast secures £13 million
Email management company Mimecast has received £13 million in a Series B funding round from two venture capital firms. Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Bionic fingers developer secures angel loan
Touch Bionics, which launched its “bionic fingers” worldwide in December, has received a £800,000 loan from its principal investors. Thursday, 21st January 2010
YFM follows investment in New Net
Yorkshire-based New Net Technologies has received follow-on funding from venture capital fund managers YFM. Tuesday, 19th January 2010
Ocelus in second funding round
Needle-free drug delivery company Ocelus has secured almost £500,000 in a second round of funding from Finance Wales and the Welsh Assembly. Tuesday, 19th January 2010
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exosect | Chemicals | VC | £2.25 million | Feb 2010 |
| WYG | Services | AIM | nil | Feb 2010 |
| Cognitive Match | Aerospace | VC | $2.5 million (£1.6 million) | Feb 2010 |
| DRC Group | Recruitment & Outsourcing | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Gardner | Aerospace | VC | £20 million | Feb 2009 |
| Minivator | Construction | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Oxford Nanopore | Electronics | VC | £17.4 million | Feb 2010 |
| Mycitydeal.co.uk | Leisure | VC | E4 million (£3.5 million) | Jan 2010 |
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Research
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What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
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VCT Special Report 2009
This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.
Cash Shells Special Report 2009
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.
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AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
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Other news
Randgold continues expansion
African miner Randgold Resources plans hefty production and resource increases after lifting annual gold sales 27 per cent to £288 million. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010
Mineral group plans £20m float
Aussie-listed Greenland Minerals and Energy is planning a flotation on the London Stock Exchange to raise £20 million for a £1.4 billion world-class rare earth and uranium project at Kvanefjeld in Greenland. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010
LED lighting pioneer moots AIM launch
PhotonStar LED, which produces eco-friendly light bulbs with a claimed life of 11 years, is considering tapping AIM investors for around £5 million to fund acquisitions, says chief executive officer James Mckenzie SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010
Reshuffle at PLUS Markets
PLUS Markets Group’s chief executive officer Simon Brickles is moving to focus on ‘international activity’, as a new chairman Giles Vardey comes aboard. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Monday, 8th February 2010
LGC changes hands for £257 million
Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 8th February 2010
TEG smells ‘successful’ year
Organic composting specialist TEG Group says it expects 2009 to have been ‘the most successful year in its history’. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 5th February 2010
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Blogs
Nick Britton
Harman's choice
Feb 03 2010The arguments on both sides are well-rehearsed, but something is missing from the retirement debate.
Simon Daniel
Let’s restart the century
Jan 27 2010It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession.
Michael Jackson
The art of pricing
Nov 25 2009In the 1980s, my old company, Sage, produced its first £99 accounts package on the Amstrad.
Chris Ingram
Founding principles
Jan 21 2010The biggest barrier to business success may just be yourself.
Videos
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
Meeting menaces: The Dominator
Some advice from John Cleese about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.
Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010
25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
