Private Equity
Wealthy entrepreneurs used to buy vineyards. Now, they become venture capitalists. And, they’re taking over the venture industry.
4 min read · 20 September 2012
Astia, an organization that runs programs for women entrepreneurs, is launching a dedicated fund and angel network. Directors say the move was inspired by a report showing women-led companies still raise a disproportionately tiny share of early stage capital.
1 min read · 19 September 2012
Anyone who knows or “follows” serial entrepreneur Jonathan Abrams knows that Abrams follows the tech press -- closely.
5 min read · 18 September 2012
August was super slow and the first half of September no better for U.S. venture-backed technology exits. But this week, the pace has begun to pick up. It remains to be seen whether IPOs will come back too.
2 min read · 18 September 2012
Silver Spring Networks signaled its determination to complete an initial public offering by announcing a planned $12-million private placement with its largest shareholder, Foundation Capital.
1 min read · 17 September 2012
Technology Crossover Ventures, the tech-focused, growth-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, is apparently seeing more opportunity across the Atlantic.
3 min read · 17 September 2012
Funds by IVP and Sofinnova score the best multiples in the city pension fund
2 min read · 17 September 2012
A number of prominent venture investors are active in the oil and gas space and have plenty of recent deals, exits and dry powder to their credit
2 min read · 17 September 2012
Portfolio Advisors funds management business has sponsored 18 funds which represent over $7 billion in investor commitments.
1 min read · 17 September 2012
Jeff Bussgang of Flybridge Capital, David Jones Jr. of Chrysalis Ventures, Scott Kupor of Andreessen Horowitz, and Edwin Poston of TrueBridge Capital discuss the traits of successful entrepreneurs.
1 min read · 17 September 2012
