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Why David Hall is quietly 'chuffed' as he begins 'slowdown' after YFM Equity Partners buyout
In this Rainmakers Long Read he tells Sheryl Moore about succession, stewardship and what comes next after three decades on the investment frontline
Feb 10
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Mine's a double - Irn Bru owner looks to put a bit of iron into soft drinks brands
Our weekly free round up of key deals and major moves in the Rainmakers world
Feb 6
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Michael Taylor
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Why everyone reading Rainmakers absolutely must watch TV’s Industry
Season Four of the show they're all talking about suddenly got very Rainmakers adjacent.
Feb 5
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Michael Taylor
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Rare mineral boom re-opens Cornish mining
Robert Buckland unearths the surprising revival of a once-moribund sector
Feb 3
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January 2026
Death of the Zombies will open up opportunities for new entrants. Discuss
Our weekly free round up of key deals and major moves in the Rainmakers world
Jan 30
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Reasons to be cheerful: competitive debt, dry powder and some (relative) political stability
The world according to Clearwater - why CEO Mark Taylor is feeling hopeful
Jan 29
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Michael Taylor
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Why LDC is pressing hard on the accelerator into 2026
Managing partner John Garner tells Ellie Hollinshead that momentum is on LDC’s side
Jan 27
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Ellie Hollinshead
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Future to take SheerLuxe stateside after £40m acquisition and other eye catching deals
Our weekly free round up of key deals and major moves in the Rainmakers world
Jan 23
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Michael Taylor
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Truly, madly, deeply, and not at all scary
How Truly SMB secured six-figure funding from venture fund
Jan 22
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Ellie Hollinshead
Stick or twist? Sell to PE or IPO? Or neither? The Great Debate at the Rainmakers Summit
We’ve got a special offer for all readers of Rainmakers today
Jan 21
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Michael Taylor
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Sing choirs of Angels
Scottish syndicate boss calls for angel investors to become more vocal
Jan 20
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Trouble on the tracks - rail rescue seems to be a deal for our times
Our weekly free round up of key deals and major moves in the Rainmakers world
Jan 16
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Michael Taylor
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