The convergence of technology and healthcare attracted significant new attention last year, according to research from Dow Jones VentureSource. In 2011, VCs poured $439 million into 70 deals for healthcare startups that develop mobile apps and tools for...

Readers of this blog are well aware that entrepreneurship is one of our key themes—from our partner company CEO Q&A Series to our book recommendations to NFTE Philadelphia, we strive to provide relevant information for growth stage companies. A...

This year, we launched a Q&A Series with our partner company CEOs to provide insight, lessons learned and  first-hand knowledge about what it takes to start and grow successful businesses. This month, we interviewed Rich Milgram who has been CEO...

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...

The convergence between life sciences and technology cannot be ignored. That’s why at Safeguard Scientifics, we consolidated of our life sciences and technology deal teams. The synergies between these sectors and our combined experience in both areas...

U.S. job creation may have been stagnant in August, but partner company Beyond.com reports that in spite of obvious challenges, there has been strong hiring activity in some industries. Beyond.com’s Employment Data Report analyzes those key challenges...