CrowdFunding: What it Means for the Venture Community April 20th, 2012Venture Capital Understanding the legalization of “CrowdFunding” under the new JOBS act and what it could mean for the venture community. Read article. Read More
Technology M&A Report – Q1 2012 April 20th, 2012M & A, Resources & Tools We are pleased to share the most recent issue of Hyde Park Capital’s Technology M&A Report, analyzing merger-and-acquisition trends and activity within the Technology industry. Several notable transactions were announced in Q1 2012 by both strategic and financial sponsors including: • Blackbaud, Inc.’s $274 million proposed purchase of Convio, Inc. • Insight Venture Partners announced acquisition of Quest Software, Inc. for $1.9 billion. • The equity markets displayed overall strength and investor demand across the Technology industry as over 10 initial public offerings (“IPOs”) were successfully completed in Q1 2012. • Multiples remain healthy across the Technology industry, with the high-growth sectors such Read More
Mid-Market Technology M&A Report April 18th, 2012M & A This Quarterly ViewPoint covers trends, stock index performances, public valuation multiples and relevant M&A activity for the services, software and communications sectors. Click here to access report. Read More
The Private Equity Breakdown 2Q 2012 April 11th, 2012Venture Capital PitchBook has published The Private Equity 2Q 2012 Breakdown Report, a detailed look at first quarter investment, exit and fundraising activity, including league tables and historic comparisons. To download the report, click here. Read More
Highlights from the 2012 Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference April 10th, 2012Clean Tech/Green Energy Last week 560 advanced biofuels delegates, including 120 C-level executives met at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Biofuels Digest provides a comprehensive look at the highlights from the event. Click here to read. Read More
JOBS Act: the Pros and Cons April 9th, 2012Venture Capital JOBS Act: the Pros and Cons – Read article here. Read More
2012 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report April 3rd, 2012Resources & Tools Morris, Manning & Martin is proud to sponsor the Technology Association of Georgia’s 2012 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. The report committee was chaired by John Yates, chair of the MMM Corporate Technology Group, and contains information on the current state of technology in our state, as well as results from the TAG Technology Decision-Makers Survey. Key findings from the Report include: • Georgia technology companies generated $113.1 billion in total industry sales in 2011. • The tech industry Read More
2012 Finalists Announced for the 14th Annual Georgia CIO of the Year Awards April 3rd, 2012Events & Associations 2012 Finalists Announced for the 14th Annual Georgia CIO of the Year Awards Atlanta, GA – Monday, April 2, 2012 – The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA), the preeminent professional organization for Georgia’s senior technology leaders, announces the finalists for the 2012 Georgia CIO of the Year® Awards. Finalists are divided into four categories: Global, Enterprise, Corporate and Nonprofit / Public Sector. The finalists will be judged on measurable business value and impact to the organization, innovation and creativity in the planning and deployment of their enterprise systems, and service to the industry and community. The awards ceremony Read More
Georgia: The Future for Technology March 30th, 2012Industry Spotlight MMM Videos Georgia is one of the fastest growing states for technology. Home to13,000 technology companies that employ more than 250,000 people, the state offers incredible opportunity to grow your career and enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Watch and learn why tech companies thrive here and why the people love to live here. Visit www.tagonline.org for more information. Read More
Basketball Players Turned Entrepreneurs March 30th, 2012MMM Tech Perspectives by John Yates How are basketball players like entrepreneurs? Many former basketball players have entrepreneurial instincts acquired from their days as college and pro athletes. Consider the qualities of an entrepreneur in comparison with those of a college basketball player: 1. Self-Motivated – By definition, an entrepreneur is one person – – a self-motivated, self-directed, talented individual. Similarly, the basketball star has a healthy ego, a focus on self-fitness and an inner drive to succeed. 2. Quest for Success – The entrepreneur maintains a single-minded focus on success. The glass is always half full and the prospect is always ready Read More