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Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

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3i and EdRIP invest £24 million in FastBooking

Internet hotel bookings provider FastBooking has attracted €35 million (£24 million) of investment from 3i and Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP). The collective investment creates a 62 per cent stake in the company, which is valued at €45 million.

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NBGI funds £20 million MBO

NBGI Private Equity has backed the £20 million management buy-out (MBO) of Peter’s Food Service. The management team includes the son of one of the vendors, Justin Griffiths, who was part of a trio of directors who have acquired the business.

News

Management buys Peter’s Food Service

A food manufacturer and distributor has been bought by a management team that included the son of one of the vendors.

Growth Planning

A senior moment

Paul Moran, the Bank of Ireland's Head of Healthcare, looks at the trends and opportunities ahead in healthcare and how the bank plans to respond.

Company Flotations

Reaching the promised land

Since the Alternative Investment Market was established in 1995, it’s become the public listing of choice for ambitious entrepreneurs intent on fast growth. Robert Tyerman tells you what you need to know

News

Gardiner and Brooks buy James Theobald

Two directors with more than 20 years combined experience at a Kent-based bathroom and kitchen distributor have bought the company for an undisclosed sum.

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Phoenix and management buy Musto

A technical sportswear company that supplied its products to Dame Ellen MacArthur during her record breaking round-the-world trip in 2005 has been bought by its management.

News

Government must support innovation

The Government should do more to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK's technology sector, claims Simon Walker, chief executive of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

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CVV buys northwest intermediary

Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has strengthened its operations in the northwest after buying Liverpool-based intermediary Ajax Insurance Brokers.

News

Charlton & Jenrick fired up for deal success

Heating products manufacturer Charlton & Jenrick has acquired a Manchester-based fireplace supplier Fireline UK for an undisclosed sum.

Banking

Banking on a loan

If you’re looking to fund rapid growth, your bank will probably be the first port of call. Nick Britton finds out what traditional lenders can offer, and how to make sure you’re getting the best deal

Entrepreneurs

George Coelho: The golden touch

A Silicon Valley veteran, George Coelho could fill Fort Knox with the value he’s created from turning nascent tech ventures into the blue-chip giants of tomorrow. No wonder he topped Business XL's Power Top 50 earlier this year.

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