Average Series B in 2013 is $13 million, with the largest round year-to-date belonging to Snapchat
Bobby Franklin, the new NVCA president and CEO, calls for better relationships with angels and LPs
A Reuters analysis finds that the keys to success in the start-up world are not much different than those of many other elite professions. A prestigious degree, a proven track record and personal connections to power-brokers are at least as important as a great idea.
Portfolio sees advances in funds from LLR Partners, Psilos Group, Cross Atlantic and Aisling
Jeff Lipton, a VP at Juniper’s venture arm, chats about dealmaking and a new hire
Twitter Inc has confidentially submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of a planned initial public offering, the company said Thursday in a tweet, Reuters reported.
Jawbone, the maker of the fitness-tracker Up, has raised $113 million in debt and equity financing, Reuters reported.
The $170 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System, as part of a “subtle” shift to its long-term allocation targets, boosted the amount of money it plans to invest in private equity by 1 percentage point, to 13 percent of its overall portfolio, according to a news release. The increase translates to $1.7 billion, sister publication Buyouts reported.
Elliot Royce, AlpInvest Partners’s co-head of the fund investments group, is resigning, according to a letter obtained by sister website peHub.
Active angels include David Tisch’s BoxGroup, New York Angels, David Cohen and Golden Seeds