Rising to the funding challenge

Article Abstract:

Leeds-based mid-sized and small companies are often overlooked by large investment firms which tend to concentrate on large quoted companies. The lack of financial backing has led to an increase in the number of firms returning to private status. Venture capitalists are concerned about the high cost of private buyout failure, although the market appears to continue growing. Yorkshire-based engineering group Wellman was the subject of a 73 million pounds sterling management buyout at the end of 1997.

Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Open-End Investment Funds, Small Business, Finance, Private companies, Leeds, England

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Turning full Cirqual

Article Abstract:

The industrial acquirer Cirqual has grown rapidly in value since it was launched in Jul 1995. Cirqual's fast expansion is attributed its determined acquisition strategy. Its first acquisition, the purchase of Windmill Extrusions, was achieved in Aug 1995. Its floatation on the Alternative Investment Market was highly successful and raised 5.35 million pounds sterling. Cirqual transferred to the Official List in Dec 1996. It was valued at 60 million pounds sterling in Jul 1997.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers, Industrial development, Industrialization, Cirqual

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Financial purchases and the key issues to consider: the sheer volume of venture capital money available for investment means that the number of financial purchases is likely to increase

Article Abstract:

There has been an increased in the number of venture capital deals where the venture capitalist acts as principal and not only as an investor. A bought deal involves the venture capitalist in the structure and finance of the deal, taking responsibility for seeking management to operate the business after completion. There is a high volume of venture capital money available for investments and the number of financial purchases is expected to rise.

Usage, Venture capital

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