San Francisco firm raises $131 million of new capital since June
1 min read · 11 January 2014
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, the venture arm of drug maker Merck & Co., appointed Joel Krikston as a managing director, the company said. In this role, Krikston will lead venture capital investments with a focus on digital healthcare innovations in areas adjacent to Merck’s core business of pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
1 min read · 09 January 2014
Venture capital deal making worldwide contracted in 2013, though money going to startups rose modestly as deal size increased, according to one new survey of the year just past.
1 min read · 07 January 2014
Deal volume falls, but dollar commitments and round size increase
1 min read · 07 January 2014
New Mexico state pension fund has had good luck with Industry Ventures and Edison
1 min read · 06 January 2014
Venture backed IPOs had a banner year in 2013 with 82 offerings completed, the most since 2007, according to a report from the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters, publisher of peHUB.
5 min read · 02 January 2014
Many VCs believe the business has finally right-sized, but don’t place your bets too quickly
2 min read · 01 January 2014
Many VCs believe the business has finally right-sized, but don’t place your bets too quickly
6 min read · 01 January 2014
The DFJ founder plans a period of exploration with a focus on Draper University
3 min read · 30 December 2013
The DFJ founder plans a period of exploration with a focus on Draper University
6 min read · 30 December 2013
