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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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Hayter completes Allen Hover Mower deal

Lawnmower manufacturer Hayter has strengthened its offering after buying the Allen Hover Mower business for an undisclosed sum.

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China VC market overtakes UK

For the first time, the venture capital (VC) market in China has overtaken that of the UK in terms of absolute size, according to data from research company Library House. Chinese companies received investment of over £1 billion in 2006, up 53 per cent on the previous year.

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Ingenious backs Sirens’ second album

The two music-focused VCTs managed by venture capitalist Ingenious Media have invested approximately £500,000 in the second album of British three-piece girl band Sirens. The deal is a joint venture with Newcastle-based independent label Kitchenware Records.

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Mexico-focused oil and gas play in AIM IPO

Leed Petroleum, an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Gulf of Mexico, has listed on AIM.

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Harvey Nash buys Irish IT recruitment firm

A London-based recruitment consultancy and IT services outsourcer has expanded its international network after buying an Irish business. Harvey Nash, which has subsidiaries across Europe, Asia and the US, bought Rescon IT in a deal that could be worth some £6.7 million (€10 million).

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Private equity firm buys Serbia Broadband

Mid Europa Partners has bought by a controlling interest in Serbia Broadband, a cable TV and Internet provider in Serbia.

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New team buys Willenhall Tube & Forging

Willenhall Tube & Forging, a metal fabricator and tube manipulator, has been bought by a new management team that has more than 70 years experience in the industry.

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Cobra joins AIM

Cobra, a retail and wholesale insurance broker, has been valued at some £36 million after it joined AIM.

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Schlumberger buys V.I.P.S

Oilfield services company Schlumberger has bought reservoir geo-mechanics software and consulting company V.I.P.S for an undisclosed sum.

Alternative Finance for Business

Secondary issues forge ahead on AIM

While admissions to AIM in Q2 were down year on year, continuing the trend from Q1, secondary issues have forged ahead and are at levels not seen since 1999.

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London calling

Deal makers continue to be active in the capital, with small and medium-sized businesses underpinning headline-grabbing megadeals.

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Raymarine nets H.E. Eissing for euro3.5 million

Raymarine, a supplier of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is to acquire H.E. Eissing, the sole distributor of Raymarine products in Germany.

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