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Crowd backs Kammerling’s with £180,000

Drinks company Kammerling's, which produces a ginseng-based alcoholic spirit, has raised £180,000 through equity crowdfunding website Crowdcube that will primarily fund international expansion.

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Alcuin gobbles up Krispy Kreme

Doughnut retailer Krispy Kreme UK has undergone a management buy-out worth £25 million, with private equity firm Alcuin Capital Partners taking a bite out of the business.

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Northstar investment allows LoveYourLarder to expand

Online food-and-drinks marketplace LoveYourLarder.com will expand their website after a £100,000 investment from Northstar Ventures, an investor in high growth businesses across the north east of England.

Entrepreneurs

A fine entrepreneur: Mark Bedini

Most people think Mark Bedini, founder of Fine+Rare, is just a rather successful wine buff. But he probably owes most of his success to a deep knowledge of technology and a penchant for bold decision-making.

News

Finance Wales in Wholebake buy-out

Welsh health food manufacturer Wholebake has been acquired in a management buy-out that was backed by Finance Wales with a £750,000 debt and equity investment.

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Bagel bakery buy-in for YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners has backed the management buy-in (MBI) of bagel bakery and retail business Bagel Nash as the company pursues an expansion strategy.

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Growth Capital Partners exits sweetly with Tangerine sale

Private equity investor Growth Capital Partners has exited fast-growing business Tangerine, selling its 40 per cent stake in the confectionery manufacturer to global investment and advisory firm Blackstone Group.

Entrepreneurs

James Averdieck interview: A piece of cake

James Averdieck built his luxury dessert brand Gü into a high-profile company turning over £50 million. Having sold the business, he tells GrowthBusiness about how he is carefully considering his next move.

News

Donald Russell secures funding to expand

Meat processor and butcher Donald Russell has secured £5.2 million to expand its e-commerce business.

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£10 million investment in Scottish food and drink

Scotland's food and drink industry is set to receive a £10 million investment in order to boost research and innovation in the sector.

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Fabulous Bakin’ Boys secures £2 million invoice facility

Fabulous Bakin' Boys has secured a £2 million invoice discounting facility from Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.

News

Piper sells Bottlegreen to WKD owner

Piper Private Equity has sold its majority shareholding in soft drinks business Bottlegreen to SHS, owner of WKD and Shloer.

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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