National investment firm launches £50m regional fund for ambitious South West businesses

November 22, 2024
National investment firm launches £50m regional fund for ambitious South West businesses

A £50m fund to help the growth of small and medium-sized firms across the South West has been launched by investment group Foresight – with two offices in the region due to open to support it. FTSE 250 listed Foresight already manages a number of regionally focused private equity and venture capital funds dedicated...

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Avon Technologies says geopolitical picture prompting increased interest in its protective equipment

November 22, 2024
Avon Technologies says geopolitical picture prompting increased interest in its protective equipment

US police forces preparing for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics are giving a boost to defence manufacturer Avon Technologies, with inquiries for its ballistic helmets and respiratory protection.  The Melksham-based group, which changed its name from Avon Protection this summer, said the current geopolitical situation continued to support demand for its...

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Acquisitions could be in the pipeline for Rotork after it hails 2024 as year of progress

November 22, 2024
Acquisitions could be in the pipeline for Rotork after it hails 2024 as year of progress

Bath-headquartered specialist manufacturer Rotork has said it is actively looking for “suitable acquisition opportunities” as it continues to target growth areas in its markets, control costs and invest in innovation. A trading update for the four months to 27 October, the group, which designs and makes high-quality flow control equipment for the global oil,...

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Investment group paying up to £18m to snap up award-winning Bath asset management firm

November 22, 2024
Investment group paying up to £18m to snap up award-winning Bath asset management firm

An asset management business based in Bath and London with nearly £3bn of assets under management has been acquired by a specialist wealth and asset management company. Alpha Beta Partners, which was established in 2017 by a team of experienced industry professionals, described the takeover by Tavistock Investments as leading to a new phase...

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Recognition for Mayden’s unique culture and innovative healthtech in multiple awards schemes

November 22, 2024
Recognition for Mayden’s unique culture and innovative healthtech in multiple awards schemes

Bath-based healthtech firm Mayden is celebrating multiple regional and national award wins ahead of its 25th anniversary next year. The firm, which creates software systems that provide data driven insights and genuinely improve how services work, has won awards or been shortlisted as a finalist for outstanding contributions in the fields of innovation in...

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Trio of senior arrivals at Good Energy as it looks to power up its expanding services operations

November 21, 2024
Trio of senior arrivals at Good Energy as it looks to power up its expanding services operations

Renewable power group Good Energy has made three senior appointments to oversee and drive growth in its services division.  The Chippenham-headquartered company, which has acquired five services businesses over the past two years – including two last month – said the new arrivals would oversee these operations while integrating them into the wider group. ...

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