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Former ThinCats chief launches £1m–£25m business lender
Read the full story: Former ThinCats chief launches £1m–£25m business lenderIgnite Funding Partners has launched lending services for established companies. Founded by former ThinCats chief Ravi Anand, the business intends to offer £1m–£25m facilities and is seeking £500m in institutional capital.
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Ara Partners raises $800 million to invest in mid-market decarbonization infrastructure providers
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UK retail investors intensify their focus on US technology amid tariff apprehensions
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EU focuses on TikTok in intensifying worldwide tech clampdown
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Thames Water creditors nominate Lord Hutton as chair

Thames Water creditors have selected a prospective independent board chairman. Lord Hutton would take up the position only if the consortium’s proposed recapitalisation and approvals proceed.












