Venture Capital
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Battery Ventures Closes New $750 Million Fund
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Battery Ventures has closed a new $750 million, giving it nearly $4 billion under management-and providing another sign for soothsayers looking for proof of recovery in venture capital action. The veteran VC firm, which prides itself on multi-stage investments, says… Full Story »
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DFJ Esprit Adds Adviser
Private Equity Hub &bull Today
Top tier European venture capital firm DFJ Esprit has announced today the appointment of Mikko Suonenlahti, who joins the team as a Senior Adviser, focusing on investments in the B2B and B2C software, med-tech, Bio-IT and energy efficiency. Full Story »
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PEs stay invested in IT firms despite public offers
India Private Equity &bull TodayAfter real estate, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) players are holding on to their investments in information technology (IT) companies coming up with initial public offers (IPOs). For instance, Pune-based Persistent Systems has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of… Full Story »
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Kinetix Living Sold
Northwest Innovation &bull YesterdaySeattle-based Kinetix Living, a firm that provides customized health and nutrition programs, has been sold, according to venture capital firm Maveron. Maveron said late Wednesday that Kinetix Living was acquired by Regence BlueShield of Washington. Financial terms of the buy… Full Story »
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Johan Brenner Joins Creandum
Private Equity Hub &bull Yesterday
Johan Brenner has joined Swedish venture capital firm Creandum. He previously spent four years as a partner with Baldterton Capital. Full Story »
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Short term private equity performance improves amid wider volatility
European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association &bull YesterdayShort term horizons for private equity and venture capital performance have registered a slight improvement, while long term returns enjoyed by investors remain robust, according to data for 2009 compiled by Thomson Reuters in association with EVCA. Full Story »
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Battery Ventures Announces New $750 Million Fund
VC Cafe &bull Yesterday
Amidst a 72% decline in funds raised by Israeli venture capital funds in 2009, Battery Ventures announced the completion of its new fund, BV-9, totaling $750 million. This is one of the largest funds raised in the first quarter of… Full Story »
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Battery Ventures Raises a Fresh $750 Million (at New York Times)
Yahoo Finance &bull Yesterday
Battery's fund is the largest raised this year, based on current data, and one of the largest raised in the last 12 months, according to the National Venture Capital Association. For instance, Battery invested in J. Hilburn, an e-commerce company… Full Story »
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Washington State ends relationship with Oak Investment Partners
Venture Beat &bull Yesterday
A year ago, we published an expose on Oak Investment Partners, which has become one of largest venture-capital firms by attracting large sums from investors despite a mediocre track record. Of particular concern was the continued support of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB), which manages public money. Neither Oak nor the WSIB were willing to comment at the time, but… Full Story »
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Chinese Chipmaker Raises $46 Million
Private Equity Hub &bull Mar 10, 2010
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc., a Shanghai-based developer of plasma etching and chemical vapor deposition equipment for use in semiconductor fabs, has raised $46 million in Series D funding. Shanghai Venture Capital Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Pudong Science & Technology Investment… Full Story »
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DEMO disrupts on March 21-23 (and latest speakers Buchheit, Chan, Davis, Sternberg, Brown)
Venture Beat &bull Mar 10, 2010
Here's why I'm excited about the upcoming DEMO conference: Some 62 new companies or products will launch on stage March 21-23, and they look better and more disruptive than in previous years. As executive producer of the event, I've been talking closely with Nathan Gold, who is the speaking coach for demonstrators at DEMO. He… Full Story »
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Solidus Co. launching microfund for start-ups
Biz Journals &bull Mar 10, 2010
Nashville-based venture capital firm Solidus Co. has launched a new microfund aimed at Middle Tennessee start-ups. Named JumpStart Foundry, the microfund will select 10 to 14 entreprenurs over the next year to receive financial, business and technological support, Solidus said… Full Story »
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Study: $48 Billion In Value Created Over 15 Years In SoCal IT VC-Backed Firms
Socal Tech &bull Mar 10, 2010
A new study of the financial outcomes for Southern California venture-backed companies in the IT sector finds that approximately $48 billion in value has been created by those companies over the period 1995-2009. The study, conducted by Jon Funk of… Full Story »
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Hercules Technology Growth Capital Commits $25 Million to Velocity Technology Solutions (Business Wire)
Yahoo Finance &bull Mar 10, 2010
Hercules served as the agent leading a $45 million credit facility to finance Velocity's acquisition of the Lawson/Kronos hosted solution provider Managed Application Services business of NaviSite, Inc. Hercules partnered with TCW Special Situations, provider of the additional $20 million, to conduct due diligence, structure and negotiate this transaction. The acquisition broadens Velocity's existing portfolio of applications management expertise, increases its annual revenue run rate by 60% to reach more than $50 million and makes Velocity the largest provider and clear market leader… Full Story »
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British Report Criticizes Initiative (at New York Times)
Yahoo Finance &bull Mar 9, 2010
Peter Mandelson, the British business secretary, has come under fire after a parliamentary committee released a report accusing his department of doling out more than 300 million ($448 million) to poorly performing venture capital funds, according to press reports. Since… Full Story »
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European Space Agency Launches VC Fund
Private Equity Hub &bull Mar 9, 2010
The European Space Agency has launched The Open Sky Technologies Fund, an early-stage VC that will back companies that apply space technologies and satellite applications to terrestrial industries. It will be managed by Triangle Venture Capital Group, and so far… Full Story »
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Tough Times for Venture Capitalists? (at New York Times)
Yahoo Finance &bull Mar 9, 2010
For venture capital firms, a mix of poor of investment returns and a tough economic environment has continued to dog the industry, resulting in an ongoing slide in fundraising, The Wall Street Journal reported. Full Story »
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Online Ad Manager DoubleVerify Announces $10 Million B Round
VC Cafe &bull Mar 9, 2010
Online advertising verification service DoubleVerify announced second round funding of $10 million. The round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) and included participation from previous investors Blumberg Capital, First Round Capital, Genacast Ventures as well as private backers. VC… Full Story »
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Multicore chip maker Tilera raises $25M
Venture Beat &bull Mar 8, 2010
Tilera's TILE-Gx chip comes with up to 100 cores. Chip maker Tilera, whose multicore products have as many as 100 computing "brains" on one chip, today announced it's closed a $25 million third round of financing. New investors in this… Full Story »
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SeventySix Capital to Participate in Inaugural Department of Commerce Global Road Show (Business Wire)
Yahoo Finance &bull Mar 8, 2010
We are extremely honored to represent the United States venture capital industry on this important mission," said Wayne Kimmel, managing partner of SeventySix Capital. "This is a unique opportunity to share with the global investment community the value of investing in U.S. venture capital. Venture capital is critical to funding high… Full Story »
