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3i realised £275 million from growth capital investments in the six months to September, more than four times what it generated from buy-outs. Friday, 29th January 2010
The rest of the world has a bigger share in the UK stockmarket than ever before, according to official statistics. Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Private equity firm Hutton Collins Partners has refinanced insurance broker Windsor, which was taken private by its management three years ago. Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Almost three-quarters of private equity (PE) firms expect to see an increase in new investments over the next 12 months, finds research. Thursday, 21st January 2010
Conditions for mid-market buy-out firms are stabilising after an unprecented period of trauma, according to leading figures in the industry. Monday, 18th January 2010
Venture capital trust IBIS Media VCT has backed the buy-out of Contagious Communications, an intelligence service focusing on marketing trends and techniques. Monday, 18th January 2010
More than four-fifths of technology-focused private equity firms will make an acquisition in the sector this year, according to research. Monday, 18th January 2010
Private equity firms are once again looking to the stock market for exits, according to brokers. Monday, 11th January 2010
A supplier of products for people with mobility difficulties has begun trading on PLUS and plans to make acquisitions in the sector. Monday, 4th January 2010
Equities will do better than any other asset class in 2010, according to a poll of fund managers from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC). Thursday, 17th December 2009
| 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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Pennsylvania-focused Atlantic Coal has raised £400,000 at 0.7p for working capital and to help with a takeover. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Tuesday, 9th February 2010
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
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
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
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
Environmentally friendly pest control specialist Exosect has secured £2.25 million of venture capital to bring their products to market. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 8th February 2010
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