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VC Fund-Raising: Wait 'Til Next YearVenture capital fund-raising hit a 15-year low last quarter, according to data released this morning by the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters (publisher of peHUB). Just 17 U.S.-based funds raised $1.6 billion, which is the puniest display since Q3 1994 -- when 17 funds raised $938 million. I guess VCs could take a bit of solice that the most recent batch raised more capital per fund than did the 1994 crew, but that really would be damning with faint praise.
- Ten Busiest VCs of 2009
We're still a couple of weeks away from official Q3 venture capital data, so here's a preliminary look at the year's busiest firms to date. The below statistics refer to investments in U.S.-based companies, and rank based on number of companies supported in 2009 (as opposed to investment rounds, which can be higher if certain companies raised multiple rounds). Enjoy: #1. New Enterprise Associates Deals this year: 36 3 recent deals: Serious Materials, Vuclip, Chelsio Communications #2. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Deals this year: 35 3 recent deals: Pacific Bioscience, Booyah, Juvaris BioTherapeutics
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- Top VC Recipients of 2009 (so far)
In light of Twitter having raised over $135 million in VC funding so far this year (new round plus January round), I figured it was time for a Top 10 list of 2009 venture recipients. And, no, Twitter is not in the top spot. That honor goes to Clovis Oncology, which raised over $146 million in a Series A round four months ago. A few metrics notes: (1) The list only includes U.S.-based companies. It didn't appear that any non-U.S. companies qualified and, if they did, I didn't want to get bogged down in currency disputes; (2) The list aggregates all VC funding secured in 2009, rather than individual rounds; (3) The calculations do not include government funding (grants, etc); (4) The ability to secure lots of VC dollars does not necessarily correlate to a strong company or strong returns. So, without further ado, get the full list after the jump...
- Deal chatter engulfs Palm, but price tag deemed too high
The maker of the Pre considered too expensive by analysts right now
- Week in deals, Sept. 28, 2009
Summary of North American tech companies and other businesses that raised venture financing in the past week
- Deal Chatter Engulfs Palm, But Price Is High
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ever since it launched the Pre, smartphone maker Palm Inc (PALM.O http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=PALM.O ) has been quite the belle of the ball, if deal chatter is any indication. Technology companies Dell Inc (DELL.O http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=DELL.O ) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=MSFT.O ) and handset manufactures Nokia (NOK1V.HE http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=NOK1V.HE ) and Motorola (MOT.N http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=MOT.N ) have all been named as potential suitors. Driving the deal speculation is the promise of Palm's new Pre phone and tricked-out software, which impressed industry analysts when it launched in January. Bankers and analysts say Palm could catch the fancy of any company that wants to bolster its mobile presence and provide a challenge
- Week in deals, Sept. 21, 2009
Summary of North American tech companies and other businesses that raised venture financing in the past week
- Pagliuca to run for Kennedy's seat
Bain Capital's Steve Pagliuca throws hat in ring to fill senate seat left vacant by the death of Ted Kennedy last month