Zombie businesses: Plight of the living dead
UK government policy and recalcitrant banks have created a host of companies that refuse to die. Here's the shocking truth about what zombie companies are doing to UK plc
Is a Business Bank best?
Doubts loom over the government's new initiative to solve Britain's age-old problems with financing SMEs. Can it tackle the essence of the problem?
Wow! Stuff secures Business Growth Fund investment
Toy company Wow! Stuff, the “Dyson of the toy world”, has received investment from the Business Growth Fund.
As prices fall, deal volumes increase
UK deal volumes have risen on the back of falling price expectations for trade deals and sustained pressure on private equity firms to fund deals.
Bridgepoint pedals off with Wiggle
Cycling e-tailer Wiggle, founded by Mitch Dall and Harvey Jones in 1999, has been acquired by Bridgepoint for £180m.
European private equity outperforms emerging markets
European private equity and venture capital funds performed better than their emerging market counterparts in the second quarter of 2011.
Investor confidence on the rise
The appetite for risk among investors around the world is increasing, according to research from State Street Global Markets.
U2’s Bono back with second fund
Elevation Partners, co-founded by U2 rockstar Bono, is preparing to launch its second fund.
Utility Exchange Online gets Beringea backing
Beringea has invested in Utility Exchange Online, a business price comparison site for utilities.
Business Growth Fund teams up with Scottish Venture Fund
The Business Growth Fund has partnered with the Scottish Venture Fund.
QualitySolicitors acquired by Palamon Capital
QualitySolicitors, a shortlisted candidate in the Real Business/CBI Growing Business Awards, has been acquired by Palamon Capital Partners.