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Fund Performance: CalPERS’ Capital Link Venture Portfolio Struggles

Of its 13 funds, more than half boast negative IRRs, as of September 2012

2 min read · 06 May 2013

Morgan Creek's Mark Yusko on How to Survive "Age of Financial Repression" -- PartnerConnect 2013 Video

How do institional investors make money during gloomy economic times? Mark Yusko, founder and CEO of Morgan Creek Capital Management, shares his perspective.

1 min read · 03 May 2013

Flying Solo

Although many firms find success when they team up with certain partners, being the sole investor in big rounds is also an accelerating trend

5 min read · 03 May 2013

Are Apps Like Snapchat and WhatsApp Sending an Important New Message?

Despite the popularity of Facebook and Instagram, a growing number of smartphone users are clearly looking for alternative communications platforms. The question is whether such new apps are real businesses, or if they’re just as evanescent as the technology solutions they provide.

4 min read · 02 May 2013

Zynga & NewSchools Venture Back San Francisco Ed Tech Accelerator

Zynga and the NewSchools Venture Fund joined forces Wednesday to unveil an ed-tech accelerator aimed at assisting young companies developing games to help students learn. Zynga.org, the game maker’s non-profit arm, said it plans to invest $1 million in the effort in its first year

1 min read · 01 May 2013

Awake Chocolate Perks Investor Interest with Caffeinated Candy Bars

Caffeinated chocolate bar maker Awake Chocolate will likely look to raise its second round of funding later this year or in early 2014, company co-founder Dan Tzotzis tells peHUB.

2 min read · 01 May 2013

European News Briefs, May 2013

4 min read · 01 May 2013

European Fund News Briefs, May 2013

Iris Capital eyes deals in Germany; Samwer brothers team with entrepreneur for new fund

3 min read · 01 May 2013

European LP News Briefs, May 2013

Half of family offices surveyed to increase PE allocations; Spanish VC getting a boost

3 min read · 01 May 2013

European People Moves, May 2013

BVCA chairman to stress the social benefits of venture capital; life sciences investor Wellington adds venture partner

3 min read · 01 May 2013

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