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Commercial chief behind £100m healthtech exit joins Manchester VC

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Manchester-based DSW Ventures, the venture capital arm of Dow Schofield Watts, has announced the appointment of Chris Yeowart as partner. Yeowart brings deep commercial experience in the HealthTech sector and a proven track record of scaling high-growth businesses. His appointment bolsters the leadership team at DSW Ventures, following the arrival of life sciences specialist Doug Quinn in 2023.
Opinion: Agency owners looking to exit - have you considered an IPO?

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Gareth Smyth, CEO of M&A advisory and business finance firm Hilton Smythe, weighs up the pros and cons:“For business owners who have built successful digital, marketing or communications agencies, the question of exit strategy inevitably arises. While selling often dominates the conversation, there’s another route that deserves serious consideration: taking your business public through an initial public offering (IPO).
Agency sets ambitious growth targets after signing up almost two new clients a month in H1 2025

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Creative-led Manchester marketing communications agency, Jam, has set ambitious targets for the year ahead, including a 30% increase in profit year-on-year in the 2025/2026 financial year and a rise in headcount by 40% over the next three years. The plans come after the agency made a record-breaking start to 2025, onboarding 10 clients since the start of the year across its key sectors, which include financial services, food and drink, charity, and travel and leisure.
Leeds' former WBO Champion and first ever women's boxing Olympics winner to host new LGBT Sport podcast

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

To mark Pride Month 2025, BBC Local is bringing audiences the LGBT Sport Podcast – hosted by double Olympic Gold Medallist Nicola Adams. Launching on BBC Sounds on 26 June, the podcast will feature positive, inclusive and inspiring stories from across the LGBTQ+ sporting community, bringing fans together and to celebrate.
Revenues rocket 120% at County Durham SpaceX supplier

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Space and aerospace comms and tech supplier, and recently appointed SpaceX partner Filtronic has reported soaring revenues in its latest trading update, with FY2025 revenue expected to hit £56.3m, a 120% jump. Both revenue and adjusted EBITDA are expected to beat market expectations, according to the update from the Sedgefield firm.. The board expects to report FY2025 revenue of approximately £56.3m (FY2024: £25.4m) and adjusted EBITDA of no less than £16.6m (FY2024: £4.9m).
What I've Learnt: Jamie Boyd, founder and managing director, Today Team

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Ex-professional rugby player Jamie Boyd is the founder and managing director of Today Team – a nationwide same-day courier company operating out of TaylorBusiness Park in Risley. After a serious knee injury ended Jamie’s sporting career at just 24, he used a £3,000 loan from The Prince’s Trust (now The King’s Trust) to lease a van – working70-hour weeks to build a multi-million-pound operation from scratch.
Misogyny row brews following Manchester Futurist's "AI – Are We F**ked?" debate - Prolific North

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

A row has broken out after a recent Manchester Futurists meeting sponsored by app specialist Liberty Apps, hosted at Manchester’s Sedulo, and featuring a debate entitled “AI – Are We F**ked?” between Liberty founder Steve Hilton and StealthMode founder and The 84 Podcast co-host Omar Latif, and moderated by Fractional Ops Director/COO Anne Marie O’Neill, was accused of misogyny by some of those in attendance.
Stone Love: Manchester agency fashions new approach for disruptive York stonemason

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

BGN has delivered a suite of strategic brand work for Gemini Worktops. The project has seen BGN evolve Gemini Worktops’ brand architecture, including a move away from its traditional ‘masterbrand’ approach into a more product-specific portfolio to support its business growth. The core aim is position Gemini Worktops as a ‘house of brands’ as it looks to develop different products with individual identities over the coming years.
Travel writers, content creators and tourism chiefs to descend on Chester for global 'Media Getaway'

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Leading travel writers and tourism chiefs from destinations across the globe are to descend on Chester for a major travel conference in July and experience the city and surrounding region’s “world class” attractions. Tourism is a vital part of the Cheshire and Warrington economy, generating £3.9 billion a year, supporting 38,000 jobs, and welcoming over 56m annual visitors.
Co-op Live launches first Virtual Venue outside North America

2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

Co-op Live has become the first arena outside of North America to launch Virtual Venue, Ticketmaster’s cutting-edge 3D tool that lets fans preview their view from seat before purchasing. Powered by Ticketmaster, Virtual Venue allows fans to explore 360-degree views from every seat in the arena, whether on mobile or desktop, so they can make more informed decisions when buying tickets. By comparing sightlines, the tool brings to life Co-op Live’s music-first design and unrivalled intimacy.