Bristol-based corporate finance specialist Shaw & Co has advised a Wiltshire accounting software business on its sale to a global digital finance transformation leader. Data Interconnect, which was founded in 1996 and went on to develop world-class eInvoicing software, was acquired by BlackLine for an undisclosed amount. Data Interconnect, based...
The Bristol tech entrepreneurs on a mission to revolutionise the community pharmacy sector with their pioneering software have released their latest ground-breaking product. Invatech Health has spent two years and more than £1m of private investment creating Titanverse – a pharmacy management system which builds on the runaway success...
Bristol Airport has appointed a new planning & sustainability director as it targets becoming among the UK’s first net zero airports by 2030 while also expanding to handle an extra 2m passengers a year. Clare Hennessey, pictured, who previously worked for French energy giant EDF, joins the airport as...
Top 10 national accountancy firm Azets has opened its first office in Bristol in a move that brings together a team of specialists in tax, audit and business advisory. The office, on Temple Back East, is headed by Iain Sanderson, who has joined Azets as a tax partner having spent...
National law firm Ashfords has appointed Nick Wrigley as its new chief financial officer, based in its Bristol office. Nick, pictured, joins from the Bristol office of international law firm DAC Beachcroft, where he spent nearly seven years as director of finance. He has a wealth of experience in...
The corporate team at Foot Anstey, the national law firm with an office in Bristol, has supported fast-growing specialist healthcare software client Agilio on its latest two acquisitions. The takeovers take to six the total number that Foot Anstey has advised Agilio on in just over two years. Sheffield-based Agilio,...
Monday October 9 Trading announcement: OMV Petrom Tuesday October 10 Finals: YouGov, SCS Group, Target Healthcare REIT Interim: 1Spatial Economic announcement: Retail sales Wednesday October 11 Finals: Netcall, Jubilee Metals Group Interim: Sanderson Design Group Trading announcement: Marston’s Economic announcement: Consumer price index Thursday October 12 Finals: Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Scancell Holdings Trading announcements: Hays, easyJet Economic announcements: Balance...
Attracting big-name TV and film production such Doctor Who and Sex Education to Bristol added an estimated £20.1m to the city’s economy in the 2022-23 financial year, new figures show. Some 220 recorded productions were hosted in Bristol, with 838 filming days taking place on location assisted by the city council’s...
Bristol Technology Festival, the UK’s largest and most connected regional tech event, returns next week with five days of showcases, workshops, panel discussions and events. Throughout the week, some of the South West’s finest tech companies will showcase their progress, innovations and leadership – with each day of the...
Much-needed rail improvements in and around Bristol should be fast tracked by the government following its decision to scrap the northern extension of HS2, regional business leaders and politicians have said. They urged the Department of Transport to fund schemes such as the electrification of the line between Bristol...
The company behind some of the world’s most spectacular drone light shows is to collaborate with a Bristol business on a major Christmas event that will bring its innovation and creativity to the city. Bristol-based local experiences company Yuup has teamed up with Celestial on Evolution, an epic drone light show...
A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy and...
Early-stage Bristol businesses spanning the healthtech, food and digital experience sectors have been supported by a £1m seed fund aimed at creating a healthier and more resilient city economy. The BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) fund is aimed at impact ventures that can often find it challenging to...
