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Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million. Monday, 8th February 2010
Better Capital, the private equity firm recently set up by Jon Moulton, has acquired aerospace components supplier Gardner. Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
DRC Group, a supplier of temporary staff to the NHS, has been acquired by James Caan's private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw. Wednesday, 3rd February 2010
Mid-market investor Gresham Private Equity has sold its stake in stairlift manufacturer Minivator for 3.4 times its original investment. Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
The Adams childrens’ clothing business, which has 120 stores in the UK, has gone into administration for the third time in three years. Monday, 25th January 2010
Private equity investor LDC has invested £30 million in the management buy-out of vocational education provider JHP Group. Tuesday, 12th January 2010
The CEO of East Midlands manufacturer Dynamic-Materials Group has led a secondary management buy-out (MBO) of the company. Monday, 11th January 2010
Mid-market investor Lyceum Capital has bought a majority stake in energy procurement consultancy McKinnon & Clarke for £22 million. Tuesday, 5th January 2010
Voice-to-text conversion business Spinvox has been sold for $102.5 million (£63 million), less than the total venture capital invested in the company. Monday, 4th January 2010
Travel agent Iglu.com, which specialises in ski and cruise holidays, has undergone a management buy-out (MBO) for £4.3 million. Tuesday, 22nd 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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