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Figures hint at venture comeback(3)The venture capital industry seems to be profiting from the record levels of capital flowing into the private equity industry, even though its returns continue to lag behind the buyout funds. Jo Nash reports.
- Figures hint at venture comeback(2)
The venture capital industry seems to be profiting from the record levels of capital flowing into the private equity industry, even though its returns continue to lag behind the buyout funds. Jo Nash reports.
- Figures hint at venture comeback
The venture capital industry seems to be profiting from the record levels of capital flowing into the private equity industry, even though its returns continue to lag behind the buyout funds. Jo Nash reports.
- Summit buys minority stake in Vente-Privee.com(2)
US buyout firm Summit Partners has taken a minority stake in private internet sale company Vente-Privee.com, as European internet companies show signs of recovery following European venture capitalist Index Ventures’ successful sale of Last.fm to US television network CBS.
- Summit buys minority stake in Vente-Privee.com
US buyout firm Summit Partners has taken a minority stake in private internet sale company Vente-Privee.com, as European internet companies show signs of recovery following European venture capitalist Index Ventures’ successful sale of Last.fm to US television network CBS.
- Index leads $45m round for next Skype
Joost, a website bringing free TV over the internet, has secured funding from five venture firms on the back of its roster of blue chip advertisers.
- Index makes millions from Last.fm exit
The founders of Index Ventures-backed internet site Last.fm have sold the business to US television network CBS for $280 million. The sale has reportedly generated a $56 million profit for Geneva-based Index Ventures.
- Social networking, European style(2)
European social networking site Netlog has just received its first round of funding from European venture capital firm Index Ventures. Its success in rolling out its model across different geographies illustrates how European venture firms can help local firms become global winners, says James Taylor.
- Essential cleantech(2)
Yesterday’s Library House conference in London highlighted the need for VCs to identify the most promising sectors in cleantech investment and not get caught up in the hype. Dave Keating reports.
- Index makes millions from Last.fm exit(2)
The founders of Index Ventures-backed internet site Last.fm have sold the business to US television network CBS for $280 million. The sale has reportedly generated a $56 million profit for Geneva-based Index Ventures.