Corporate venture groups increased spending last quarter, a new report finds. But investments were heavily concentrated in a single state - California - which grabbed the majority of funding.
Wealthy entrepreneurs used to buy vineyards. Now, they become venture capitalists. And, they’re taking over the venture industry.
Astia, an organization that runs programs for women entrepreneurs, is launching a dedicated fund and angel network. Directors say the move was inspired by a report showing women-led companies still raise a disproportionately tiny share of early stage capital.
Anyone who knows or “follows” serial entrepreneur Jonathan Abrams knows that Abrams follows the tech press -- closely.
August was super slow and the first half of September no better for U.S. venture-backed technology exits. But this week, the pace has begun to pick up. It remains to be seen whether IPOs will come back too.
Silver Spring Networks signaled its determination to complete an initial public offering by announcing a planned $12-million private placement with its largest shareholder, Foundation Capital.
Technology Crossover Ventures, the tech-focused, growth-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, is apparently seeing more opportunity across the Atlantic.
Funds by IVP and Sofinnova score the best multiples in the city pension fund
A number of prominent venture investors are active in the oil and gas space and have plenty of recent deals, exits and dry powder to their credit
Portfolio Advisors funds management business has sponsored 18 funds which represent over $7 billion in investor commitments.