UK energy business bags ?65m start-up funding!
An astonishing start-up fund-raising today shows the potential in the energy sector.
Why the money men still love British manufacturing
UK factory orders have plummeted. So why are private equity firms still showing great affection for UK manufacturers?
CVC tipped to take Virgin Active
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is on the cusp of buying a stake in Virgin Active, the gym chain owned by magnate Sir Richard Branson, for around £1bn.
Revealed: Investment banks are fixing IPO fees
A new report reveals that US and foreign investment banks are in cahoots in the US market to keep IPO proceeds set at seven per cent.
Buy, Robot: humanoid robotics maker secures funding
Humanoid robotics maker Aldebaran Robotics has secured a $13m (???8.9m) investment led by Intel Capital.
Entrepreneur pips private equity to the post to buy the Tote
Betfred, the book maker set up by entrepreneur Fred Done, has won the race to acquire fellow bookies the Tote.
Vince Cable’s “data gaffe”: the backlash
Vince Cable’s “data gaffe” at last week’s Entrepreneurs’ Summit caused outrage among entrepreneurs, calling his position as business secretary into question.
Video games industry: investors at risk of losing out
Hesitant venture capitalists are failing to capitalise on the largest entertainment industry in the world, according to Ian Livingstone, fantasy writer and games entrepreneur.
Exit levels break records
Private equity exit values in the second quarter of 2011 to date have topped the record set in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Conversocial secures ?1.5m funding
Conversocial, the social media management software company, has secured £1.5m in funding from DFJ Esprit.
Biotech: a quicker route to exits?
Contrary to popular wisdom, VC investments in biotech provide faster exits than medtech deals, a new study by Silicon Valley Bank has found.
Private equity firms planning swift exits this year
Private equity firms are planning to exit more portfolio companies this year than last. But what sectors are currently the “hottest”?