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David Van Horne Joins Goodwin Proctor's San Francisco OfficeGoodwin Proctor, the law firm, has hired David Van Horne as a member of the firm's business law department, in its San Francisco office. Van Horne will be working with emerging growth companies and venture capital firms.
Ex-Kleiner Partner Ellen Pao Lands Job at RedditEllen Pao, a former Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers junior partner who is suing the venture capital firm for gender discrimination, has landed a new job heading up strategic partnerships at social-news website Reddit.
- Miaozhen Systems Raises $10M
China’s Miaozhen Systems, a third-party big data company in the advertising industry, closed on $10 million in Series C financing recently. CBC Capital, a Beijing-based TMT-focused private equity fund, led the round. Redpoint Ventures, KPCB, as well as WPP Digital, also participated.
Zynga Names John Doerr to Board in "Pivotal" Year of TransitionZynga Inc has named John Doerr, a general partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, to its board, the online gaming company said Friday.
- Aquion Energy Holds First Close on $35M Round
Pittsburgh-based Aquion Energy Inc., maker of “Aqueous Hybrid Ion” batteries and energy storage systems, has completed the first closing of a $35 million Series D financing round. Bright Capital is leading the round with participation from new investors Bill Gates and Gentry Venture Partners as well as returning investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Foundation Capital, and Advanced Technology Ventures.
- University of Southern California Launches Accelerator With Kleiner, United Talent
The University of Southern California said it launched the Viterbi Startup Garage, an early-stage technology accelerator that will provide financial and other resources to USC student and alumni entrepreneurs. The school's Viterbi School of Engineering said the accelerator was put together in partnership with Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers and the talent agency United Talent Agency. The goal is to provide grants and mentorship to approximately 10 companies for a 12 week session beginning in May 2013.
- Kleiner Perkins Joins with USC and United Talent Agency to Create L.A.-Based "Startup Garage"
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is teaming up with the talent and literary agency United Talent Agency and USC's Viterbi School of Engineering to create what's being called the Viterbi Startup Garage, an accelerator that will provide financial and other resources to select USC students and alumni. Applications will be accepted through Monday, April 22. Ten teams will then be chosen; they'll work out of USC’s Information Sciences Institute in Marina Del Rey for twelve weeks beginning May 28.
Spanish VCs Show Signs of LifeDespite a dour economy, Spain boasts a few notable startups and a growing venture community
Data Report: Not Much Change With Kleiner Perkins’ ReturnsStoried firm acknowledges weak results