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New fund for European web start-ups
An investment fund has been launched with €6 million reserved for backing internet and mobile start-ups in Europe. Business News / Thursday, 11th March 2010
Growth companies to benefit from fundraising bonanza
As much as £300 million is expected to be raised this tax year for investment in growing businesses, according to fund managers. IPO & City News / Thursday, 25th February 2010
Jaeggi to chair The Founders Club
A network of VC-backed entrepreneurs who agree to share profits from their exits has appointed private equity chief André Jaeggi as group chairman. IPO & City News / Monday, 22nd February 2010
Growing optimism over raising finance
Privately held businesses expect finance to be more readily available this year, according to research from professional services firm Grant Thornton. Business News / Tuesday, 16th February 2010
Investec loan to fund DFJ's management fees
Encore Ventures, a division of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, has secured a loan of £8.2 million from Investec Private Bank to fund its expenses. IPO & City News / Monday, 15th February 2010
AIM-listed LitComp taken private
Mid-market investor Maven Capital Partners has backed the public-to-private acquisition of insurance business LitComp. IPO & City News / Friday, 12th February 2010
Foreign ownership of UK shares at all-time high
The rest of the world has a bigger share in the UK stockmarket than ever before, according to official statistics. IPO & City News / Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Hutton Collins refinances Windsor
Private equity firm Hutton Collins Partners has refinanced insurance broker Windsor, which was taken private by its management three years ago. IPO & City News / Wednesday, 27th January 2010
Big boost for company valuations
Valuations of both public and private companies shot up in the course of last year, according to research from BDO. Research News / Thursday, 21st January 2010
Market is stabilising, say private equity heads
Conditions for mid-market buy-out firms are stabilising after an unprecented period of trauma, according to leading figures in the industry. IPO & City News / Monday, 18th January 2010
Moulton goes back to his roots
Private equity investor Jon Moulton has spoken out about the crux of his disagreement with other executives at Alchemy Partners, the firm he founded. Business News / Thursday, 14th January 2010
IPOs back on private equity agenda
Private equity firms are once again looking to the stock market for exits, according to brokers. IPO & City News / Monday, 11th January 2010
YFM and MTI to manage North West fund
Venture capital investors YFM and MTI have been awarded a mandate to manage a new growth fund for the North West of England. Business News / Monday, 11th January 2010
Business loan support scheme launched
Barclays Bank is making £150 million of funding available for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) investing in capital projects. Business News / Friday, 18th December 2009
Government VC funds lose millions
Public sector-backed venture capital funds in the UK have delivered annualised returns as low as minus 15.7 per cent. Business News / Monday, 14th December 2009
NEWS
New hope for China Evoline
AIM shell China Evoline is understood to be contemplating the injection of some Chinese mining assets. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Kromek raises Series D round
A Durham University spin-out with technology to help detect terrorist threats is now valued at £52 million following a fourth round of financing. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Bowmark backs Leaders buy-out
Lettings and property agency Leaders has been acquired in a £48 million management buy-out backed by Bowmark Capital. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Latest Deals: Banking & Finance
| Company | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Investors (Guernsey A) | AIM | Mar 2010 |
| Digital Barriers | AIM | Mar 2010 |
| Mi-Pay | VC | Feb 2010 |
| LitComp | VC | Feb 2010 |
| Marwyn Capital I | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Marwyn Capital II | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Better Capital | AIM | Dec 2009 |
| Origo Partners | AIM | Dec 2009 |
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