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Venture Capital Funding

Articles, news and expert analysis on venture capital funding in the UK and Europe.

The Cleantech Investment Billions

Investment in cleantech is growing fast, but where is all the money going and how do you get your hands on it?

Venture Capital Funding

Venture Capital Funding

Funding for founder-managed tech businesses

Michael Elias, MD of transatlantic technology investor Kennet Partners, likes to back companies that don't have a history of VC involvement.

Venture Capital Funding

Eric Archambeau: Strictly mainstream

GrowthBusiness interviews Wellington Partners’ Eric Archambeau.

Venture Capital Funding

Rethink required on EIS and VCTs

Mention the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to an entrepreneur and they are likely to walk in the opposite direction.

Venture Capital Funding

Spin-out Southeast

As the UK centre of research and development, the Southeast continues to be a hotspot for venture capital investment. Morag Dickson reports

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Investing in growth: Richard Hargreaves

Richard Hargreaves has watched the UK’s private equity industry develop into the global player it is today.

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Counting on Geiger

Graphite Capital's latest deal positions the private equity firm in the gentle lap of luxury. But with tough times ahead in retail, is Kurt Geiger really the best place to be? Patrizia Rossi reports.

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Private equity in 2008

M&A’s Mark Dunne reports on how private equity lost its spark at the end of 2007 and why its problems will continue this year

Venture Capital Funding

Counting on Geiger

Graphite Capital's latest deal positions the private equity firm in the gentle lap of luxury. But with tough times ahead in retail, is Kurt Geiger really the best place to be? Patrizia Rossi reports.

Venture Capital Funding

Private equity in 2008

M&A’s Mark Dunne reports on how private equity lost its spark at the end of 2007 and why its problems will continue this year

Venture Capital Funding

Moulton funds addiction treatment centre

How serial dealmaker Jon Moulton reached the point of no return with his £12 million investment in Winthrop Hall, by M&A’s Mark Dunne.

Venture Capital Funding

Smooth exit

Two years ago, Richard Morley of NBGI Private Equity backed Superglass in a deal that has delivered a return of almost 11 times on his investment.

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Wolfe’s bid a howling success

Richard Wolfe took on a hostile takeover bid and his company's independent directors to complete a management buy-out. M&A reports.

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The future for venture capital trusts

Venture capital trusts are crucial for helping to fund management buy-outs or growth through acquisitions. But will government tinkering prove a set back for future funds? Andrew Chilvers reports