Private Equity
Backers of Eloqua - which went public in August - will be cashing out early with Oracle now buying the company for $871 million. We look at returns for the three largest venture backers.
2 min read · 21 December 2012
The U.S.-based VC has seen at least five of its portfolio companies go IPO in 2011, although there have been some misses, too, among its exits, such as MiaSole
3 min read · 10 December 2012
Abound Solar tops the list after having raised more than $260M before filing for bankruptcy this year
1 min read · 03 December 2012
Which U.S. area codes saw the largest volume of venture deal-making this year? The names won't surprise you, but the places in the rankings might.
2 min read · 28 November 2012
The venture capital firm is raising its fourth dedicated China fund, according to a securities filing.
2 min read · 15 November 2012
A new survey of technology executives sheds some light on why they’re not consummating many large, venture-backed acquisitions lately. Apparently, they think the prices are too high.
2 min read · 13 November 2012
Of the 15 cleantech companies that have raised the most VC funding in the last five years, some are no longer in business while others face troubles
2 min read · 12 November 2012
Kleiner Perkins stands out as an investor in four of the 12 largest deals, year-to-date in 2012
1 min read · 12 November 2012
Venture investors in Kayak Software, who had been holding their shares following its July IPO, will be seeing a generous return now that Priceline.com is acquiring the company.
2 min read · 09 November 2012
With the election over, venture capitalists should brace for a host of new bills and high-level appointments that could have a pronounced effect on the industry.
3 min read · 07 November 2012