Cleantech, Life Sciences Funding Lead Silicon Valley VC Rebound August 18th, 2010Clean Tech/Green Energy, Venture Capital Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Silicon Valley Highlights: Second quarter findings show that VC funding for cleantech, life sciences and healthcare technologies are behind the Bay Area’s promising rebound–but be aware that another market fluctuation could be coming. Full Article. Read More
State-Backed Venture Funds: What Works, What Doesn’t. August 18th, 2010Venture Capital Comment: State-sponsored venture funds in Ohio and Iowa show that strong use of matching funds, targeted industries, private-sector management and independent governance are key for success. Full Article. Read More
Software Equity Group’s 2Q 2010 Software Industry Equity Report August 17th, 2010Tech IPO, Venture Capital Software Equity Group has released its 2Q 2010 Software Industry Equity Report–available for download here. The report shows an increase in software M&A activity and IPO growth, continued struggle for top line growth among major software companies, and stagnation in certain product categories. Read More
VCs And Super Angels: The War For The Entrepreneur August 16th, 2010Private Equity, Venture Capital Angel Investors Michael Arrington of TechCrunch explains why he thinks start-ups should learn from the days of big-money Venture Capitalist funding. Full Article. Read More
Cardlytics Closes $18 million of Growth Capital August 16th, 2010Venture Capital Pin Debits and Mobile Payments News reports that Morris, Manning & Martin client, Cardlytics has raised an additional $18 million in equity to support their expansion. Full Article. Read More
Too Many Boards, Not Enough Help July 30th, 2010Venture Capital Board of Directors/Governance, Entrepreneurs This Wall Street Journal article reports that some start-up companies worry that a number of venture capitalists are juggling too many companies. Read More
River Cities Capital Funds Study: “2009 Software as a Service Valuation & Capital Efficiency Benchmark Study” July 30th, 2010Finance, Accounting & Compensation, M & A, Venture Capital Software, Valuation Explore the key findings in River Cities Capital Funds’ 2009 “Software as a Service Valuation & Capital Efficiency” benchmark report. Read More