private equity
Belfast green tech software firm StormHarvester to double its workforce after raising £8.4m
Rainfall forecaster now used by 75% of wastewater utility firms in the UK
British Business Bank marks decade of ‘transformative impact’ on north’s economy
Report shows bank has supported 6,000 NI businesses, created 4,000 jobs and generated £2bn in additional turnover
From Harland & Wolff to Phoenix Energy, 2024 was a big year for business deals in the north
This year included the biggest corporate deal in Northern Ireland for nearly a decade
Irish private equity firm acquires north coast holiday park business Blair’s
Dublin-based Melior Equity Partners confirm plans to buy new sites in north
Belfast-based Drinksology Kirker Greer to accelerate growth after securing £6.5m funding package
Package includes a combination of equity investment, debt provision, and expert consultancy
Private investor buys into Cookstown water technology firm
Foresight takes 'significant minority investment' into TES Group
Private equity firm WestBridge takes stake in Causeway Securities
Deal to buy into Causeway is WestBridge's first foray into Northern Ireland
The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton sells Lord Sugar-backed cosmetics clinics
Dr Leah Clinics has been snapped up by private investment group Advanced Aesthetics Partners (AAP).
Is it right to place so much emphasis on equity investment for start-ups?
LESS than 10 years ago, the idea of equity investment for Northern Ireland small business start-ups was the exception rather than the rule.