Joanna Glasner
U.S. private equity and venture capital funds posted positive returns in the third quarter. But both asset classes lagged public market returns, according to a new report from Cambridge Associates.
How are U.S. venture capital funds performing? Depends on which time frame one looks at, and whether one focuses on portfolio value or cash returns. But overall, new data from Cambridge Associates shows VC performance improving over a 10-year time frame but third- quarter write-downs weighed on results.
A new accelerator called SparkLabKC is launching in Kansas City to help early stage Internet startups get off the ground. The program will provide 10 early stage companies across the region each year with seed capital, workspace, networking opportunities, and mentoring. The full announcement is below: New Kansas City Business Accelerator Targets Early-Stage Internet Startups […]
On Wednesday, the financial services group BBVA announced the formation of BBVA Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based initiative that will invest $100 million in start-ups focused on transforming the financial services industry in areas including mobility, customer loyalty and e-commerce. The full announcement is below: BBVA to invest $100 million in innovative companies MADRID (Jan. 23, […]
Fewer venture capital funds raised money in 2012 compared to a year ago. But those firms that did on average brought in higher amounts, according to new data from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association.
M&A tech was particularly sluggish in 2012, with just 300 computer-related deals completed in the year, compared to more than 350 in 2011.
Boston-based General Catalyst Partners is launching a funding program called Rough Draft that will target student startups that too early stage even to apply for an incubator program.
Backers of Eloqua - which went public in August - will be cashing out early with Oracle now buying the company for $871 million. We look at returns for the three largest venture backers.
Which U.S. area codes saw the largest volume of venture deal-making this year? The names won't surprise you, but the places in the rankings might.
The venture capital firm is raising its fourth dedicated China fund, according to a securities filing.