Archive - Rainmakers

June 2025

Angel investors are livin' on a prayer

Latest analysis shows equity deals involving small businesses at 'historically low' levels

Jun 27 •

TheBusinessDesk.com

Brighter prospects for music retailer as competitors fall by the wayside

Following hard times in the wake of the pandemic, Gear4Music aims to capitalise on a more favourable competitive landscape

Jun 26 •

TheBusinessDesk.com

Resilience and relationships: Why regional businesses still have room to grow

The right partners can help business owners navigate through the pressures that uncertainty creates

Jun 24 •

'Creating a platform built to last'

Rainmakers recognition in landmark week for VC firm

Jun 20 •

TheBusinessDesk.com

Why Paul's the Mann

Winner of the Yorkshire Rainmaker of the Year 2025 speaks to Sheryl Moore

Jun 19 •

TheBusinessDesk.com

Dial M for Merger

What we know so far about the Par Equity and Praetura Ventures merger

Jun 18 •

The Secret Investor on bending and stretching the rules

And just how much due diligence resource does the British Business Bank have?

Jun 17 •

Another one coming off the stock market as Renold sold to US private equity

AMT Auto in Leeds acquired, Baaj Capital emerges again and accountants DJH are busy building

Jun 13 •

What was behind the massive boost for the British Business bank?

And is Rachel Reeves finally speaking the language of business growth?

Jun 12 •

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