Private Equity
At least 16 startups focused on delivering custom products to consumers have raised more than $240 million
8 min read · 01 November 2010
The cross-stage firm will invest its sixth fund in cleantech and IT deals
4 min read · 01 November 2010
Four VC-backed Chinese companies went public on U.S. exchanges between September and mid-October and two more have filed S-1s in hopes of following suit
3 min read · 01 November 2010
Picture a custom retailer, and the first vision that comes to mind is probably an exclusive boutique where skilled artisans cater to a small and wealthy clientele. For custom products makers that have raised venture capital funding in recent years, however, such an image is far from accurate. Combining Internet distribution models, social media marketing and supply chains sourced from several continents, a new generation of retailers is taking a mass-market approach to what has traditionally been a cottage business. Venture capitalists believe these design-it-your-way companies are on to something. VCs have invested more than $244 million in 16 retailers and manufacturers of custom and personalized consumer goods ...
3 min read · 21 October 2010
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3 min read · 06 October 2010
2 min read · 01 October 2010
2 min read · 01 October 2010
Have you noticed how many “old timer” companies are raising their first round of funding lately? In researching Venture Capital Journal’s November cover story, “Growth Spurt,” I came across 16 companies aged 4 to 14 that raised Series A rounds in the past 12 months. VCJ subscribers can read the story here. Edison Ventures participated in three of those deals -- and another three in the previous 12 months. Less than two weeks ago ...
3 min read · 01 October 2010
2 min read · 01 October 2010
