M&A Deals

Bessemer Sees A More Than 4x Return On Summit Microelectronics Acquisition

It is not everyday that you find an exit for a 15 year old portfolio company and one that bring a more than 4x return on capital to boot.

Thinkfuse to be Acquired by Salesforce

Renaissance Group CEO Says Investment Banking Industry Is "Hugely Oversized," Mid-Size Banks Face "Killing Zone"

Investment banking faces a shakeout and only large commercial players and boutiques offering outstanding service will survive and prosper, the head of emerging markets banking specialist Renaissance Group told Reuters.

Teleflex Buys VC-Backed Semprus

Benchmark-Backed Gaming Company Gaikai Is Seeking to Sell Itself for $500M: Report

Cloud-based gaming company Gaikai, which raised $30 million in venture capital about 11 months ago, has put itself on the block with a $500 million price tag, according to a Fortune report.

Summit Microelectronics Acquired By Qualcomm

Reuters - Microsoft Close to Buying Yammer

Menlo Sees Threefold Return from PowerReviews Sale

Bazaarvoice this morning completed its acquisition of rival PowerReviews in a $168.2 million transaction that creates a powerful social commerce company focused on product reviews. One investor to benefit is Menlo Ventures, which says it logged a 3x return on its investment.

Constant Contact Buys SinglePlatform

Will VCs Need to Turn to M&A Next to Satisfy LPs?

Venture capitalists may have to turn back to M&A in order to rack up big returns for LPs. Which tech industry verticals will fare best, based on history?