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12 of the most exciting tech companies in Bristol

Growth Business

In May 2023, engineering firm Dyson also announced plans to build a £100 million R&D hub in the city to be home to hundreds of software and AI engineers. The company was founded in 2016 and has raised over £30 million in equity investment since then. #2 million in equity investment to date. #6 million to date. #7

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Tire Dealer Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Deal Alive When Selling Your Business

Focus Investment Banking

Like Saturn, Circuit City grew nationwide steadily, then peaked, circled the drain and died around 2009, when it was liquidated. To familiarize yourself on the process, I encourage you to read my book “Buy, Build, Fix, Sell.” So instead, build rapport with your buyer by being honest and transparent.

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Tech unicorns UK – complete guide to the billion-dollar club

Growth Business

This valuation is either achieved through an equity financing round or via financial performance indicators. AI Bio: Graphcore , the University of Bristol spinout which creates processors for AI computing, was last year’s second biggest university spinout equity investment recipient at £162m. What is unicorn status?