About

Hunter was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to be Editor of Real Business.

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More risk means more reward say PE chairmen

An increasing number of chairmen and non-executive directors (NEDs) of private equity firms are taking a more active role in management teams, new research shows.

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Silicon Milkroundabout set for third turn

In a bid to encourage more software workers to shun traditional banking or corporate jobs, a Tech City initiative is aiming to attract them to start-ups.

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Taking bold risks

Victoria Pooley, owner and joint managing director of The Data Partnership, tells GrowthBusiness about her best business decision.

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Navetas gets green light on £5 million investment

British energy managment business Navetas has taken its fundraising totals to £12 million through a tie-up with Sensus.

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Pension changes could lead to ‘chaos’

Despite the delaying of new changes to pension enrolment, UK companies are still not ready for it, according to Bibby Consulting & Support.

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Octopus backs cloud video company

London-headquartered Aframe has added three new institutional investors to a pool of seed and angel backers including former executives at Endemol, Vodafone and AMV BBDO.

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Online ad spend jumps to £14.8 billion

On the back of a strong showing from social media and mobile platforms, online advertising has grown at a rate not seen in five years.

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Bowmark sells Data Explorers

Data Explorers has moved from private equity to trade ownership through a sale to a US buyer.

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NVM supports Volumatic take-private MBO

Following 30 years of public ownership Volumatic has secured the backing of a private equity investor.

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Barburrito gobbles up BGF investment

Having already backed businesses in manufacturing, oil & gas and telecoms, the Business Growth Fund has moved into the restaurant sector with its latest investment.

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UK leads Euro buy-out community

While Europe saw a subdued start to 2012 buy-out activity, the UK has contributed 48 per cent of total deal value.

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Funding Circle closes Series B round

A year after securing Series A capital of £2.5 million, Funding Circle has closed its second round with Index Ventures.