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Articles, news and analysis on London’s Alternative Investment Market.

Company Flotations

Delisting from AIM: the great escape?

When you're not getting the love you need from the markets, there comes a time when you have to look elsewhere. Marc Barber reports on the increasing number of companies opting to delist.

Company Flotations

Making the most of junior markets like AIM

AIM is a well-established source of capital and forum for deals, while the PLUS Quoted market is striving to carve a niche at the junior end of the corporate spectrum. Winners of the Growth Company Awards tell Robert Tyerman how they are seizing the opportunities that these exchanges provide.

News

Indus raises £25 million on AIM

An oil and gas exploration and development company is to expand its interests in India after raising £25 million on AIM.

News

Chinese VC in London float

A company formed to invest in growth businesses operating in China has raised US$25.38 million (£13.1 million) on AIM.

News

Adili’s £1.5m AIM move

An online ethical fashion retailer has joined AIM primarily to fund its projected growth and create an own-label collection. Adili raised £1.5 million after it placed more than 8.5 million ordinary shares at 17.5p each.

News

Vietnam Property Fund in AIM IPO

An investment vehicle established to invest in the Vietnamese property market has raised US$90 million (£46 million) on AIM.

News

The Middle East on AIM

Companies from the Middle East and North Africa have raised a total of £1.37 billion in AIM initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a report from Growth Company Investor, a sister title of GrowthBusiness.

News

Panceltica floats on AIM

A specialist in fast-track construction, Qatar-based Panceltica has floated on AIM with a market capitalisation of £236.4 million.

News

AIM companies ripe for acquisition

Over half of the companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are valued under £20 million, making them perfect targets for acquisitive companies.

Company Flotations

Tough times on AIM

A difficult new issues climate and challenging market conditions have taken their toll on London's junior market.

Private equity

AIM v Private Equity

The biggest concerns for companies looking to float on AIM are the initial cost, 'Short-termism' and regulation, according to business delegates.

News

PAQ bags £1 million on AIM

A Chinese manufacturer of own-brand bags for mobile phones and laptops has raised £1 million through an initial public offering on AIM at 6p.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial