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.

News

Index Ventures adds Resource Guru to portfolio through $870,000 deal

The entrepreneurial duo behind Resource Guru has raised $870,000 of venture capital to help with hiring, development and customer acquisition.

News

Blinkx founder Suranga Chandratillake takes up venture capital role

Balderton Capital has recruited technology entrepreneur Suranga Chandratillake as a new partner at the venture capital firm.

News

Driving display technology Bike HUD uses Seedrs to raise in excess of £100,000

A new technology designed to provide a heads up display for motorcyclists has raised growth capital through crowdfunding platform Seedrs.

Human Resources

Startup Institute: Tooling up staff for early-stage technology companies in the UK

Despite the ever-growing number of technology start-ups setting up in London and the rest of the UK, they will be going nowhere unless the right talent can be employed. It's a quandary which Startup Institute is hoping to solve by bringing its already successful US model to Britain.

Growth Planning

India – Still a land of opportunity for business

Adrian Mutton, CEO of Sannam S4, which helps UK companies explore opportunities, then set up and expand in India, outlines the key issues which companies considering the Indian market must bear in mind.

News

Irish model Emma-Jane Power ties up €500,000 angel round for her tech start-up

Emma-Jane Power has secured the backing of Enterprise Ireland, Kernel Capital and four prominent angel investors from Ireland.

News

An iPhone M&A app: Now I’ve seen everything

Just when you thought the world couldn't get any crazier, someone brings out a smartphone app so that users can become 'the world's greatest dealmaker'.

News

Navigating through the issues of desktop virtualisation and BYOD

For any business looking to stay ahead of the innovation curve, bring your own device is a trend which has been hard to ignore. Scott Cairns, CTO at T-systems, explains what companies need to address before diving in.

Venture Capital Funding

Boost for UK tech start-ups following first close of Amadeus IV Early Stage Funds

Venture capital firm Amadeus Capital Partners has achieved a first close of its latest Enterprise Capital Fund aimed at backing early-stage technology businesses.

Mergers & Acquisitions

German acquisition for Secret Escapes as it looks to grow in Europe and build mobile presence

Venture capital-backed flash sales company Secret Escapes has made its first continental acquisition.

News

Monsoon and Accessorize founder invests in furniture retailer Loaf

Furniture and homeware retailer Loaf has closed its maiden funding round with help from retail entrepreneur Peter Simon.

News

Former Friends Reunited executives lead angel funding round for DesignMyNight

Entertainment planning resource DesignMyNight has attracted the interest of a number of high-profile angel investors.

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