Techstars, an accelerator for startups, said it has acquired UP Global, the non profit organization that runs Startup Weekend, Startup Week, Startup Next and Startup Digest programs, according to a blog post. No deal terms were disclosed.
1 min read · 17 June 2015
Mapbox said it raised $52.55 million of Series B capital in a deal led by DFJ's growth team. Other new investors include DBL Partners, Thrive Capital, Pritzker Group, Promus Ventures and Jon Winkelried, an ex-president of Goldman Sachs. Existing investor, Foundry Group, which did the company's Series A, participated.
1 min read · 17 June 2015
The new fund aims to seed 15 to 20 companies in its first year
2 min read · 16 June 2015
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is kicking off a seed fund and a program of software-based services for young companies in an attempt to build a stronger mindshare with founders.
2 min read · 16 June 2015
1 min read · 15 June 2015
When evaluating a venture capitalist’s request for a new fund, obviously a performance track record goes a long way in swaying a limited partner for or against. Another key factor is “brand.”
1 min read · 15 June 2015
Fund differentiation is also underscored
1 min read · 15 June 2015
The move comes as the firm, which just closed its 12th fund, prepares for a generational shift in its partnership
2 min read · 11 June 2015
Menlo Ventures has brought on former Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers General Partner Matt Murphy as its seventh managing director, preparing the firm for a generational transition at the end of its present fund.
2 min read · 11 June 2015
Venture capital has been wringing its hands for several years about the lack of diversity in its investment ranks. Intel Capital’s announcement today of a $125 million Diversity Fund offers a positive approach. But it is a small step in a bigger campaign.
2 min read · 09 June 2015
