About

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

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Sovereign-backed Kinetics in sixth deal

Gas installation and maintenance group Kinetics, owned by private equity firm Sovereign Capital, has made its sixth acquisition.

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Tideway investors achieve exit

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Adecco buys Spring Group

The UK division of Zurich-based recruitment firm Adecco Group has acquired rival Spring Group for an undisclosed sum. 

Venture Capital Funding

The secret of search funds 

There can't be many asset classes that boast an average IRR of 52 per cent. Search funds, in which an inexperienced entrepreneur is backed by angel investors to search for and acquire a business, have this enviable distinction.

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Country Spotlight: China 

With strong headline figures, China remains an exciting possibility for daring foreign companies. James Harris reports

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When experience matters

A new investment scheme could provide vital managerial expertise and capital to fledgling businesses. James Harris reports

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Boomerang buys Indus

Boomerang Plus, a Cardiff-based television production group, has acquired local rival Indus Films for £1.1 million in cash.

Legislation and Regulation

The return of pension reform

The 2012 pension reforms may be costly and unpopular, but they look like they're here to stay. James Harris reports

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SMEs see recession’s silver lining

Most small and medium-sized enterprises are seeing some benefits to the current econonic climate, according to a survey from the ICAEW.

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First Derivatives increases stake in Kx

First Derivatives has upped its stake in US group Kx Systems after lifting interim profits 36 per cent to £3.1 million.

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Ultra acquires Scytale

Middlesex-based Ultra Electronics has acquired US software company Scytale for up to $7.3 million (£4.5 million).

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Ludgate tops up agri.capital stake

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