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Alphabites

Fund manager commitments, DBAGs Italy expansion and six fundraises.

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Profile: BVCA

BVCA’s new chair Kerry Baldwin’s bold visions for the future. 

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Top 20 most influential

The industry’s top changemakers in 2020/21. 

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The rise of the minority deal 

ECI’s Suzanne Pike and Ruth Eagle on the increasing number of minority deals.

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When the music stops 

Distressed dealmakers are eagerly awaiting new opportunities.

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Organic growth

Four examples of organic growth success. 

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DIBS

A round up of deals from the past few weeks. 

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People

New hires at Advent, Arcano, Intriva and more. 

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Vulture 

Caravan horror; Quality over quantity and Faceless dealmakers.