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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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Gun maker Manroy sets sights on AIM

Machine gun maker Manroy Systems is to float on AIM in December after reversing into cash shell Hurlingham.

Alternative Finance for Business

How to attract investment funding from business angels

When bankers and venture capitalists are keeping their chequebooks tightly shut and your family and friends don't want to know, there is one more funding source to try. GB finds out how to attract investment funding from business angels.

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SenseLogix boosted by £1 million

Energy reduction company SenseLogix has closed its series A investment round after earning £1 million in investment from private and public sector sources

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Investors back green washer Xeros with £3.5 million

Green company Xeros has raised £3.5 million in new investment, which will be used to continue development of its water-saving technology.

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Redstone acquires Fujin Systems

IT company Redstone has acquired the ethernet technology business Fujin Systems for £2.9 million.

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Tougher taxman winds up more businesses

HM Revenue and Customs applied to wind up nearly three out of every five companies which faced a liquidation petition last year in a sign the taxman has renewed his tough stance.

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Azini Capital buys offloaded Apax techs

Private equity fund manger Azini Capital has bought two portfolios of technology companies from Apax Partners.

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Sirigen raises funds for commercialisation

Medical technology company Sirigen has raised £3.83 million to bring its products to market and has appointed four new directors.

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Second Impax buy-out fund secures capital

Environment sector investment manager Impax Asset Management Group has secured an additional €118 million for its second private equity fund.

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Fenner in Aussie deal

Fenner is to acquire the Australian companies Belle Banne and Leading Edge Conveyor Solutions for up to £39.9 million.

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Businesses better at paying bills

British businesses are paying their bills faster compared with the same time last year, but have slowed the pace during the past quarter.

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Advantech to buy Innocore Gaming

Taiwanese company Advantech is to acquire the UK business Innocore Gaming for £3.34 million.

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