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Google misses out on Twitch, but remains acquisitive: VCJ

Google’s attempts to acquire VC-backed Twitch may have fallen through, but the corporate giant remains an active acquirer of companies, affiliate magazine Venture Capital Journal reports.

Year of the ear: VCJ

Sonitus and EarLens are leading the charge of venture-funded companies focused on the ear.

Google misses out on Twitch, but remains acquisitive

The corporate giant has been on a shopping spree this year, buying at least 17 VC-backed companies so far in 2014

Growth equity an eclectic mix at Hawaii ERS: VCJ

The growth equity portfolio at the Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System is an eclectic mix of small-scale later stage funds and massive multi-billion capital pools with a broad, balanced approach. Results are reasonably good.

NZVIF and Taiwan's National Development Fund raise $75 mln for co-fund

New Zealand Venture Investment Fund, which is backed by the New Zealand government, and Taiwan's National Development Fund, have raised $75 million in the initial close of its co-fund GRC SinoGreen Fund III.

General Catalyst looks for payday with HubSpot IPO

Marketing software provider HubSpot Inc, which has raised about $100 million in venture capital, on Monday registered for an initial public offering. The filing shows that VCs own 66 percent of the company, led by General Catalyst Partners, which owns about 27 percent.

M&A market on fire in July, deals face a chill

The number of IPOs increase month-over-month, but toital proceeds down 27 percent

Some hedge funds continue to pour money into venture

Tiger, BlackRock step up activity in second, third quarters

Amazon pays $970 mln for Twitch, nearly 10x last VC valuation

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc snapped up live-streaming gaming network Twitch Interactive for about $970 million in cash, marking the largest deal in the U.S. e-commerce company's 20-year history.

Fund performance: Growth equity an eclectic mix at Hawaii ERS

Funds from JMI, Weston top portfolio