Private Equity
San Francisco-based early stage investor Accelerator Ventures is seeking $25 million for a planned second fund, according to a securities filing.
1 min read · 21 February 2013
Freestyle Capital, a seed stage Internet investor founded by a pair of serial entrepreneur Burning Man devotees, has raised most of the capital for a planned $40 million second fund, according to a securities filing.
2 min read · 15 February 2013
Shares of Xoom, a provider of online international money transfers, shot up more than 40% in first-day trading after pricing above their projected range. The offering should be particularly lucrative for Xoom’s largest shareholders, Sequoia Capital and New Enterprise Associates.
1 min read · 15 February 2013
Seems we are officially in schmoozing season, with the pace of networking events and conferences set to remain brisk till summer. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions for hosting a successful gathering.
3 min read · 13 February 2013
As the Northeastern U.S. digs out from the latest storm, VCJ takes a look a venture-backed, weather-related companies
2 min read · 11 February 2013
For a firm that invested in Facebook and LinkedIn, Tiger Global keeps a low-profile
3 min read · 10 February 2013
U.S. private equity and venture capital funds posted positive returns in the third quarter. But both asset classes lagged public market returns, according to a new report from Cambridge Associates.
2 min read · 05 February 2013
Ignition Venture Partners is seeking $150 million for its newest fund – a major decrease from the last fund, which was $400 million. Still, the Seattle-based VC has scored some good exits lately, including data analytics provider Splunk.
1 min read · 05 February 2013
Acquirers scooped up at least eight venture-backed health care startups in January
2 min read · 04 February 2013
Software-defined networking startups are getting plenty of love from venture capitalists and acquirers lately. To deliver the ROI, VCs must navigate a charged investment environment characterized by high valuations and anticipated sales.
2 min read · 01 February 2013
