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Venture Funds Grow in Second Quarter

By Daniel Del'Re |  Aug 23, 2005

August 23, 2005 --Investors eagerly plowed money into new venture capital funds in the second quarter of 2005, according to a report relea...  Read story

Private Equity Fundraising Stays Strong in Q3

By Daniel Del'Re |  Oct 19, 2005

October 19, 2005 --Private equity firms reported a healthy influx of new investment in the third quarter, according to a quarterly report ...  Read story

IPOs Back on the Rise

By Angus Loten |  Apr 2, 2007

More venture-backed companies are turning to the stock market, as opposed to mergers and acquisitions.  Read story

IPOs Hit Seven-Year High

By Angus Loten |  Jan 7, 2008

The number of venture-backed companies going public more than doubled over the fourth quarter, a report shows.  Read story

IPOs Hit 30-Year Low

By Angus Loten |  Jul 9, 2008

As fewer venture-backed firms go public, market watchers warn of a growing crisis for startups.  Read story

VC Returns Decline

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  Jul 28, 2008

The slumping IPO market has investors waiting longer to cash in on start-up funding.  Read story

Most Venture Capitalists Avoiding Foreign Companies

By Liz Webber |  Jul 13, 2007

Investors expect a higher return on investment with domestic deals, according to new research.  Read story

M&A Value Hits Seven-Year High

Oct 9, 2007

The average deal size of venture-backed mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter was $226.3 million, the highest level since the closing months of 20...  Read story

IPOs Hit a 30-Year Low

By Max Chafkin |  Sep 1, 2008

But the guy who took Google and Netscape public is not concerned  Read story

Need Money?

By Max Chafkin and Bobbie Gossage |  Oct 1, 2006

The private financial markets are dynamic and at times difficult to navigate. A report on the latest trends.  Read story

Venture Capital Remains Scarce for Start-ups

By Max Chafkin |  May 5, 2005

Experts disagree on whether start-ups will fare better in the future.  Read story

Venture-Backed IPOs Pick Up

Jan 2, 2007

Jan. 2, 2007 -- At total of 58 venture-backed companies raised $5.3 billion by going public last year, the highest amount since 2004, acc...  Read story

SEC Head Nominee Would Back Options Expensing

By Kasey Wehrum |  Aug 1, 2005

Aug. 1, 2005 --As the Senate prepares to vote on the approval of Christopher Cox as the new chief of the Securities and Exchange Commissio...  Read story

SEC Head Nominee Would Back Options Expensing

By Kasey Wehrum |  Aug 1, 2005

Aug. 1, 2005 --As the Senate prepares to vote on the approval of Christopher Cox as the new chief of the Securities and Exchange Commissio...  Read story

Energy Investments Expected to Climb

By Angus Loten |  Jan 2, 2007

Ninety-one percent of venture capitalists see more money going to energy, compared to just 23 percent for technology.  Read story

Facing the Online Music

By David Murdoch |  Jul 1, 2003

The fate of entrepreneurs depends on the future of online music.  Read story

Cautious Venture Capitalists Delay IPOs

By Daniel Del'Re |  Oct 4, 2005

Oct. 4, 2005 --Tech companies led a third-quarter surge in venture-backed initial public offerings, but insiders say market pressures are ...  Read story

VCs to Increase Overseas Investment

By Max Chafkin |  Jul 8, 2005

July 8, 2005 --American venture capitalists plan to increase investment abroad, but small businesses in the U.S. will not lose out on fund...  Read story

Venture-Backed Firms Outperform Private Sector

Mar 21, 2007

March 21, 2007 -- U.S. venture-backed companies have outperformed all other private-sector businesses in terms of job creation and revenu...  Read story

EntrepreneurshipWeek USA Kicks Off with Workshops, Networking Opportunities

By Angus Loten |  Feb 27, 2007

The first-ever educational event is designed to promote business ownership among high-school and college students.  Read story

Venture Capitalists Made Money in 2003

By Jessalyn Swindoll

April 2004 --Venture capitalists made money in the last quarter of 2003--the first time in three years. According to the National V...  Read story

States Contributing More to Venture-Capital Funds

By Jasmine D. Adkins |  May 25, 2006

All but six states now offer programs to help companies in biotech, software, and other industries, according to a new study.  Read story

Early-Stage Funding Driving VC Gains

Aug 10, 2007

Venture capital deals hit a six-year high in the second  quarter, driven by a surge in seed and early-stage business funding, PricewaterhouseCoopers ...  Read story

Venture Capital Investments Keep Healthy Pace

By Jessalyn Swindoll

May 2004 --Venture capital investments have kept a healthy pace for the first three months of 2004, according to a recent Pricewaterhouse ...  Read story

Venture-Backed IPOs Top $4.27 Billion

By Angus Loten |  Jul 9, 2007

More companies are going public, led by the technology sector, but mergers and acquisitions have slowed.  Read story

$1.1 Billion for Green Tech and IT

By Josh Spiro |  Sep 11, 2009

Khosla Ventures raises the largest amount of VC since 2007 to invest in clean technology and IT companies.  Read story

Venture-Backed IPOs Tanking

By Venuri Siriwardane |  Oct 3, 2008

Just one VC-backed company went public over the past two quarters, as investors wait for the market to rebound.  Read story

Lawmakers to Ponder SBA Rule Change

By Max Chafkin |  Jul 19, 2005

July 19, 2005 --A controversial proposal to allow VC-owned biotechnology firms to compete for Small Business Administration grants is inch...  Read story

Percolating Profits

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 1, 2005

A new generation of "virtual" business incubators is jump-starting start-ups nationwide.  Read story

Venture-Backed MA Activity Continues Steady Climb

By Matt Quinn

Number of deals rises for the fifth consecutive quarter.  Read story

Immigrants Fuel Entrepreneurial Boom

By Leslie Taylor |  Dec 5, 2006

Nearly half of private companies that receive venture capital funding were started by entrepreneurs born outside the United States.  Read story

Venture Capital Fundraising Remains Stable in 2nd Quarter

By Matt Quinn

August 3, 2004 -- Everyone knows that when it comes to venture capital fundraising, it's not the hand-over-fist days of 2000 anymore. But...  Read story

IPO Activity Strong in 2004

By Jonathan Steiman

Jan. 4, 2005 --Google's IPO captured the headlines in 2004, partly because of their unorthodox approach--an auction--and partly because in...  Read story

VCs are Thinking Small

By Ryan McCarthy |  May 1, 2007

VC's are learning that tiny deals can go a long way.  Read story

Stock Option Expensing Sparks National Debate

By Jessalyn Swindoll

May 2004 --A proposal introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on March 31 has met with a great deal of opposition, p...  Read story

Venture Capital Fund Raising Doubles in 2004

By Priya Ganapati |  Mar 31, 2005

March 31, 2005 --After three years of decline, U.S. venture capital fundraising doubled in 2004 even as VCs grappled with investing all th...  Read story

Facing the Capital Gap

By Darren Dahl |  Feb 1, 2006

There's plenty of capital out there. So why are so many companies struggling to raise money?  Read story

U.S. Remains 'Best Bet' for Entrepreneurial Success

By Melanie Brooks |  Jul 28, 2006

Despite opportunities overseas, venture capitalists are still focused on U.S. investments, according to a new study.  Read story

Main Street VCs

By Michelle Leder |  Dec 1, 2004

A new breed of venture capital, coming soon to a town near you.  Read story

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