Private Equity
The number of technology companies aged five years or younger has fallen to below 80,000, down from a high of 113,000 in 2001, according to a new report from the Kauffman Foundation, says Reuters.
2 min read · 11 February 2014
(Reuters) - The price of the digital currency bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly two months on Monday after bitcoin digital marketplace Mt. Gox said a halt on withdrawals it announced on Friday would continue indefinitely after it detected "unusual activity."
3 min read · 11 February 2014
CalPERS sees strong results from Giza, trouble from Baring, Pacific Road funds
2 min read · 11 February 2014
The top 10 finalists for the annual Innovation Sandbox competition have been selected and the winner will be chosen at the RSA Conference on Feb. 24
3 min read · 10 February 2014
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has been recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc as one of Canada's best diversity employers and one of Montréal's top employers. The firm was selected from a group of over 3,250 companies that participated in this year's application process. The Montréal-based BDC offers financing, subordinate financing, venture capital, securitization and consulting services to more than 28,000 small and medium-sized companies.
2 min read · 10 February 2014
A small number of VCs have a soft spot in their heart for romantic startups
3 min read · 10 February 2014
The top 10 finalists for the annual Innovation Sandbox competition have been selected and the winner will be chosen at the RSA Conference on Feb. 24
3 min read · 09 February 2014
Not everyone is benefiting from new technologies
3 min read · 07 February 2014
According to an SEC filing, Clarus Ventures is currently seeking to raise $375 million for its third fund. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Clarus Ventures is a life sciences VC firm.
1 min read · 07 February 2014
Venture fund-of-funds Weathergage Capital is $200 million for its third fund, according to a securities filing.
1 min read · 07 February 2014
