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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. Thursday, 21st January 2010

Government propping up regional venture capital

Venture capital (VC) investing outside London and the South East depends heavily on public sector funds, according to a study. Monday, 30th November 2009

Investor confidence improves

A majority of active investors plan to increase their exposure to the stock market over the coming months, according to research. Monday, 26th October 2009

Institutions hold on to AIM stakes

Investment houses such as BlackRock, Invesco and Prudential collectively hold a larger share of AIM than they did before the financial crisis. Wednesday, 7th October 2009

Analytics is top priority for CIOs

Making better use of data in business decision making is the top priority for chief information officers (CIOs), according to a global survey from IBM. Thursday, 10th September 2009

Company valuations picking up

The price paid for companies as a multiple of earnings increased slightly in the last quarter, according to an index of merger and acquisition activity. Thursday, 6th August 2009

Credit crunch catches up with mid-market M&A

The number of mergers and acquisitions in the UK mid-market has dropped to the lowest level since 1995, according to business advisory firm Grant Thornton. Thursday, 2nd July 2009

Venture capital trumps private equity in downturn

Financing for growing businesses is proving more resilient in recession than private equity activity, according to research. Monday, 22nd June 2009

No green shoots in buy-out market

The UK buy-out market stayed close to last year’s lows in the first quarter of 2009, with £2.0 billion invested in 86 buy-outs. Friday, 22nd May 2009

US venture capital investment sags

Data from the US shows an accelerated decline in the value of equity investment into venture capital (VC)-backed companies. Monday, 18th May 2009

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Gardner	Aerospace	VC	£20 million	Feb 2009
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Atlantic Coal taps investors

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

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

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