Huron Capital Partners has launched Albireo Energy, and partnered with Phil Bomrad, to invest in and partner with regional and niche energy service providers. The aim is to invest in or acquire companies in $20 million to $200 million range serving the building efficiency market.
2 min read · 14 February 2014
Intel Capital said it made investments in the two 3-D printing companies: CGTrader and makexyz. No financial terms were disclosed. Lithuanian-based CGTrader runs a marketplace for 3-D models and content. It is the firm's first investment in Lithuania. U.S.-based makexyz connects people to 3-D printers in their neighborhoods.
4 min read · 11 February 2014
CalPERS sees strong results from Giza, trouble from Baring, Pacific Road funds
2 min read · 11 February 2014
In the latest VCJ cover story, we look at how the Series B shortfall could pack a bigger punch than the Series A. Think down rounds, bridging and slower innovation.
2 min read · 06 February 2014
Deal activity is highest since 2009 after a surge in the second half
1 min read · 05 February 2014
Primus Power said it received $20 million in the first close of a Series C funding that includes strategic investor Anglo American Platinum of South Africa. The Hayward, Calif., company has now raised $35 million in funding since mid 2009 and has been awarded $20 million in government grants from agencies including the Department of Energy. The company said existing investors participated in the new round without naming them. Existing investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, DBL Investors and 12BF Global Ventures, according to data from Thomson Reuters, publisher of peHUB. Primus expects to begin commercial shipment of its zinc-based flow battery this year to utility and other customers.
4 min read · 04 February 2014
CalPERS portfolio sees performance declines in funds from VantagePoint and Chrysalix
2 min read · 03 February 2014
A stronger IPO market has sparked improving returns for venture capital funds.
1 min read · 03 February 2014
The Series B shortfall could pack a bigger punch than the Series A. Think down rounds, bridging and slower innovation
6 min read · 01 February 2014
True Ventures’ Jon Callaghan speaks out on risk-averse VCs and the Series B crunch
2 min read · 01 February 2014
