Joanna Glasner

Year of the ear: VCJ

Sonitus and EarLens are leading the charge of venture-funded companies focused on the ear.

Year of the ear

Sonitus and EarLens are leading the charge of venture-funded companies focused on the ear

More VCs tackling home security: VCJ

When venture capitalists talk about security investments, they’re usually referring to cyberspace. Lately, however, early-stage VCs have also actively invested in the brick-and-mortar world of home security.

SoCal health VC Summation raises $20 mln - filing

Summation Health Ventures, a Southern California venture firm founded by two large regional healthcare providers, has raised $20 million for a new fund, according to a securities filing.

Banks embrace the venture model: VCJ

More financial corporations are breaking into VC, as they set up internal divisions to back fintech startups.

SoCal health VC Summation raises $20 mln

Management team had previously backed 26 companies, including several that have exited

More VCs tackling home security

Thanks to Google’s acquisition strategy, investors see that smart home devices and app have traction

Bubble-era funds prove a value investment for secondaries

For most LPs, dot-com, bubble-era venture funds aren’t an investment that warrants much bragging. But recently, one group has done quite well with the asset class: Secondary investors.

Reporter's notebook: The healthcare IT deals that got away

At a healthcare dinner in San Francisco, VCs lament losing out on backing Veeva and other startups

So Cal early-stage firm CrossCut seeks $50 mln – filing

CrossCut Ventures, a seed stage venture capital firm based in Venice, California, is seeking $50 million for a planned third fund, according to a securities filing.