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The past two weeks were brought to you by the letters IPO. From Facebook’s well-documented filing to this week’s IPO price cuts, a flurry of activity around SEC filings has caught the attention of VCs. Facebook filed a $5 billion IPO last week, which...
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Last year was a strong year for venture capital, according to the MoneyTree report issued by the National Venture Capital Association. Investments grew 22 percent in 2011, making it the third highest year in annual investment totals over the past ten...
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The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference wasn’t the only event on our radar this week. The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, took over Las Vegas from January 10th to the 13th. About...
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As 2011 comes to a close, it offers us an opportunity to look back at the major milestones and key events of the year. While 2011 will be remembered for the life of Steve Jobs, the launch of Google Plus, the European debt crisis, and catchphrases like “occupy,”...
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In the latest VentureView report, the National Venture Capital Association and Dow Jones & Co. reported that 63 percent of VCs think their portfolio companies will become more valuable in 2012. In addition, 80 percent of CEOs of venture back companies...
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Contrary to popular belief, a startup’s success does not solely hinge on the idea, but the leadership and talent that drive the company forward. For this reason, C-level leadership and talent acquisition are fundamental to a startup’s long-term performance....