Duke Capital portfolio company, Step, sells its subsidiary City Colleges

Duke Capital has confirmed it has successfully raised £17.2 million through its recent fundraising efforts. This amount, achieved prior to expenses, comes from a combination of the Placing and Subscription at an issue price of 27.5

A recent study by Shawbrook highlights that 71% of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners have turned to personal finances to support their businesses. The research revealed a notable rise in personal credit card usage (54%)

The UK’s 2024 Autumn Budget has created a promising outlook for sectors dependent on capital investment and regional infrastructure, bolstered by a framework aimed at economic growth and resilience. The budget introduced significant public investment initiatives,

Optimism among small and medium-sized businesses in the UK has grown for the third year in a row, showing promising signs for the domestic economy. New data reveals that nearly seven in ten SMEs feel positive

Duke Capital has established itself as a prominent provider of hybrid capital solutions for profitable, lower mid-market private businesses. Operating since 2017, Duke offers a unique investment product that combines a fixed-rate corporate mortgage with variable

As the UK economy recovers, Labour needs to focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are essential for job creation and innovation. To do this, Labour should introduce long-term, sector-specific financial support, allowing SMEs

Duke Capital offers a hybrid financing solution that provides business owners with access to capital while allowing them to maintain control of their companies. This financing model combines elements of private equity and private credit, giving

Duke Capital has announced a five per cent increase in revenue year-on-year, reaching £6.3 million for the first quarter of the 2025 financial year. The company, which focuses on providing loans to small- and medium-sized businesses

Optimism within UK SMEs has been steadily rising for the third consecutive year, as revealed by a recent poll conducted by American Express. The survey highlighted that 70% of small and medium-sized businesses expressed confidence in

A glass manufacturing business in South West England has recently been acquired by United Glass Group (UGG), a company based in the West Midlands. The deal follows a £3m investment by Duke Capital, furthering its ongoing

United Glass Group (UGG) has acquired Premier Double Glazed Units, an insulated glass manufacturer based in Newton Abbot, Devon. The deal is backed by £3 million in funding from UGG’s owner, Duke Royalty. Premier will now

United Glass Group (UGG), a company based in the West Midlands, has expanded its operations by acquiring Premier Double Glazed Units Limited, a glass unit manufacturer located in the South West of England. This acquisition was

Planet Education Works, a London-based educational services provider, has acquired City Education and Learning Group (City Colleges) in a multimillion-euro transaction. Duke Capital announced that its partner, Step Investments (Step), has finalised the sale of City