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Michigan garners no venture capital in 1Q.(News)(Column)
High Beam &bull Jan 18, 2010Byline: Andrew Dietderich Venture-capital investments in Michigan companies were zero during the first quarter, the first time since 1999 the well was bone-dry during a three-month period. That's according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers/Thomson Venture Economics/National Venture Capital Association Publication: Crain's Detroit… Full Story »
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Legal & Financial: Cashing in on the major players; Small buyouts lose in venture capital stakes.(News)
High Beam &bull Jan 18, 2010The future of smaller buyouts could be in jeopardy due to a shortage of cash, experts warned yesterday. The hitch comes as large complex buyouts continue to dominate the private equity market, leaving a lack of venture capital for the… Full Story »
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Vardy winds up pounds 50m venture capital fund.(News)
High Beam &bull Jan 18, 2010Byline: By James Barton Former motor magnate Sir Peter Vardy is considering winding up his pounds 50m venture capital fund after failing to find any businesses worthy of investment. The Sunderland tycoon is understood to be disappointed with the quantity… Full Story »
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Sime's relaunch as Venture Capital gamble pays off.(News)
High Beam &bull Jan 18, 2010Venture Capital Trusts were introduced more than three years ago, aiming to generate gains for investors and provide finance for small expanding companies. Observers reckoned the concept was worthwhile but most believed the trusts would prove something of a gamble.… Full Story »
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Cable brains move to Web; Established programming talent leaving for online video sites; venture capital fueling startups.(News)
High Beam &bull Jan 18, 2010Byline: AMANDA FUNG In 2004, when mtv networks decided to develop a broadband Internet network, it turned to programming whizzes Morgan Hertzan and Joseph Varet. They had a good track record at the network, having spearheaded the launch of several… Full Story »
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Venture Capitalists Turn Positive on Investment Levels and IPOs in 2010, KPMG Study Finds
High Beam &bull Jan 6, 2010To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS Contact: Manuel Goncalves, KPMG LLP, +1-201-307-7735, mdgoncalves@kpmg.com MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SILICON VALLEY -- In contrast to last year, the venture capital community is signaling an uptick in overall venture capital investment in 2010,… Full Story »
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Florida Venture Forum Announces Featured Entertainment for the 19th Annual Florida Venture Capital Conference.(Conference news)
High Beam &bull Jan 5, 2010The Florida Venture Forum will feature a performance by The Second City at its 19th annual Florida Venture Capital Conference set for Feb. 2- 3, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The Second City will entertain an expected… Full Story »
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Venture capital on the 'right side of the curve': '90s boom gone forever, but current levels healthy.(Focus: banking and finance)
High Beam &bull Dec 21, 2009Venture capital investing has made a "strong comeback" in Connecticut, says Mike Roer, executive director of the Connecticut Venture Group. "There's a new wave of confidence in the economy by the investors and they're opening up their purse strings." Roer's… Full Story »
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Venture Capital : Money Tight In Virginia, As Elsewhere, But Signs Of Life Appear.(Business)
High Beam &bull Nov 30, 2009Byline: CHERISE WILLIAMS THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT Businesses looking for money to help them grow shouldn't pin their hopes on venture capital, although the outlook is not totally bleak, according to a lawyer who specializes in venture capital for technology companies. The… Full Story »
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Venture Capital Investors Look for Action, Opportunity As Economy Recovers.
High Beam &bull Nov 30, 2009By Barbara Rose, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 3--Tech investors still are feeling the sting of the Internet bust, but venture capitalists are starting to put their pain behind them. Venture capital investing picked up slightly in the… Full Story »
