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1. ENDING THE MENDING WALL: HERDING, MEDIA COVERAGE, AND COLOCATION IN IT ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Author

Greenwood, Brad N. and Gopal, Anandasivam

Subjects
*VENTURE capital companies, *INDUSTRIAL location, *ATTITUDES of capitalists & financiers, *BUSINESS in the press, *INFORMATION technology industry, *DECISION making in business, *STATISTICAL matching, *FINANCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & society
Abstract

The advent of the Internet and the maturation of the information technology (IT) industry has significantly decreased transaction and coordination costs. However, there is still a strong preference for being geographically proximal, notably when accessing capital markets for innovation activities, such as the formation of funding ties between venture capitalists (VCs) and new IT ventures. While VCs prefer to support colocated entrepreneurs, significant evidence suggests that the funding of nonlocal IT entrepreneurs does occur. In this work, we investigate how trends in the form of herding and media coverage, which are not specific to the entrepreneur but pertain to the technology sector in which the entrepreneur operates, may influence VCs to reach across geographic boundaries. Using a series of matched sample methodologies, results suggest that the influence of media is significantly stronger for VCs considering funding non-colocated, as opposed to colocated, IT entrepreneurs. However, and strikingly, support for the effect of herding is notably weaker. Managerial and policy implications, particularly for technology entrepreneurs and policy makers seeking to support such innovators, are discussed within. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017

2. Can Technology Fix Medicine?

Author

Byrnes, Nanette

Subjects
*MEDICAL technology, *HEALTH information technology, *CORPORATE finance, *GENETICS, *MEDICAL informatics, *VENTURE capital companies, *MEDICAL innovations, *MOBILE app development, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article discusses data-driven health care and the question of whether technology can fix medicine, focusing on the reported popularity of medical data in relation to venture investing and product innovation. Molecular, environmental, and behavioral information about medical patients are addressed, along with corporate investments in data-capturing smartphone apps by firms such as computer software company Apple Inc. Venture capital companies and genetic data analysis are examined.

Published
2014

3. To infinity and beyond.

Subjects
*VENTURE capital, *VENTURE capital companies, *COMMERCE, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article focuses on Infinity-I-China, a joint Israeli-Chinese venture capital fund operating in China. The fund has made significant profits off its private equity investments in Chinese and Israeli corporations. The fund's ability to manage operations of corporations operating in both countries is deemed the key to its success.

Published
2009

4. 2013-biotech back in the saddle.

Author

Yang, Walter

Subjects
*BIOTECHNOLOGY, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *FINANCIAL markets, *GOING public (Securities), *VENTURE capital companies, *CHARTS, diagrams, etc., *FINANCE, STOCK charts
Abstract

Several charts and graphs are presented related to the stock performance of the biotech industry in the financial markets which include global biotech initial public offerings, global biotech industry financing, and global biotechnology venture capital investment.

Published
2014
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5. TECH’S HOMETOWN BANK.

Author

Pulliam, Susan, Demos, Telis, and MacMillan, Douglas

Subjects
*HIGH technology industries, *FINANCING of new business enterprises, *BUSINESS planning, *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCE, *EMPLOYEES
Abstract

The article discusses the business strategy of Santa Clara, California, bank Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), particularly its relationships with high technology startup companies and investors. According to the article, SVB assists venture-capital firms in funding investments and offers mortgages to startup company founders and venture capitalists on an invitation-only basis. The article examines the high risks and rewards of SVB's business strategy and that of its parent company, SVB Financial Group. The article presents comments from SVB chief executive officer (CEO) Gregory Becker.

Published
2015

6. Problems? Don’t Try to Avoid Them.

Author

Bryant, Adam

Subjects
*VENTURE capital companies, *VENTURE capital, *BUSINESSPEOPLE, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article presents an interview with Bryan Roberts, a partner in the venture capital company, Venrock. Topics of the interview include hist early years and how his parents influenced him, the variety of business activities that he was involved with, along with his 20 years of working with Venrock.

Published
2017

7. CFT completes latest round of financing

Subjects
*FINANCE, *VENTURE capital, *INVESTMENTS, *CORPORATE finance, *VENTURE capital companies
Abstract

Clean Filtration Technologies Inc (CFT) recently completed its Series-B round of financing of $3.5 million, led by The Dow Chemical Co with a $3-million cash investment through its Venture Capital group. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2010
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8. Rich Start-Ups Get Richer.

Author

GELLES, DAVID and de la MERCED, MICHAEL J.

Subjects
*VENTURE capital, *INTERNET industry, *ELECTRONIC industries, *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCING of new business enterprises, *FINANCE, *MANAGEMENT
Abstract

The article discusses start-up companies that raise more venture capital investment despite having a significant amount of previously raised capital available as of April 13, 2014. Topics addressed include capital for Internet and technology start-ups such as Quora, Airbnb, and Fab.com, as well as venture capitalists' rationale for offering late-stage capital to companies prior to initial public offerings (I.P.O.s).

Published
2014

9. The Payday at Twitter Many Were Waiting For.

Author

BILTON, NICK, GOEL, VINDU, and Stevenson, Alexandra

Subjects
*GOING public (Securities), *STOCK options, *VENTURE capital companies, *INVESTORS, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article discusses the planned initial public offering (IPO) of stock securities of the online social network company Twitter, focusing on the potential financial gains for major investors Evan Williams and Dick Costolo, the latter of whom is the 2013 chief executive of the company. Topics include the potential valuation of Twitter's stock, comments by Bijan Sabet of the venture capital firm Spark Capital, and comments by early Twitter investors about stock options.

Published
2013

10. A Humbled Kleiner Perkins Adjusts Its Strategy.

Subjects
*VENTURE capital companies, *RENEWABLE energy industry, *INVESTMENT policy, *BUSINESS planning, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article discusses the business strategy of venture capital investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers as it attempts to recover from unsuccessful investments in clean technology and take larger stakes in social media companies. It states that the firm has reduced management fees, reorganized its investment strategy, and hired mor investing partners with digital experience. The financial struggles of Fisker Automotive, a green-automobile company financed by Kleiner is also covered.

Published
2013

11. Being Al Gore.

Author

Hofman, Mike

Subjects
*ENTREPRENEURSHIP, *VENTURE capital companies, *VENTURE capital, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article deals with the advice of entrepreneurs to former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, who had recently joined venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, on where he should look for deals. According to Jason Salfi, co-founder and president of Comet Skateboards, he would look to invest in technology that deals with water purification, desalinization, and distribution of water to places where there is not enough. Ray Anderson, chairman of Interface, argues that they need to invest in more network optimization technology.

Published
2008

12. Virtual repeat.

Subjects
*STOCK prices, *INFORMATION services industry, *STOCK Market Bubble, 1995-2000, *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article discusses increased investment in technology start-up companies. Since the Internet stock boom of the late 1990s faltered, investment in technology stocks has slowly recovered. In the second quarter of 2007, U.S. venture capitalist firms invested nearly $1 billion in information-services companies, an increase of 50 percent over the previous year. The article discusses the initial public offering of VMware, a U.S. software company that saw its stock soar 76 percent its first day of trading.

Published
2007

13. Prominent Investors Miss Web IPO Payoff.

Author

THURM, SCOTT and PUI-WING TAM

Subjects
*GOING public (Securities), *INVESTMENTS, *CORPORATE finance, *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCING of new business enterprises, *FINANCE, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

The article discusses the economic misfortunes of several venture capitalists and prominent investors in initial public offerings (IPOs) of Internet companies as of June 19, 2012. According to the article, the IPOs of companies such as U.S. online social network firms Facebook Inc. and Zynga Inc. did not pay off as previously expected for early investors.

Published
2012

14. VC Firms Drew 62% More Funds Last Year.

Author

GARLAND, RUSS

Subjects
*VENTURE capital, *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article reports that in 2014 venture capital firms raised $32.97 billion, the most since 2007 and representing a 62% jump over 2013’s figure, a development aided by strong industry returns during the preceding 24 months.

Published
2015

16. German Tech Incubator Plans Initial Stock Sale.

Author

GUMMER, CHASE

Subjects
*GOING public (Securities), *VENTURE capital companies, *FINANCE
Abstract

The article reports that electronic commerce (e-commerce) focused venture capital firm Rocket Internet is planning an initial public offering (IPO) with details on the amount of money the firm plans to raise through the IPO, mention of Oliver Samwer's role in creating the company, and mention of companies purchasing stakes.

Published
2014

17. Lehman Selloff Isn't So Bad.

Author

Beales, Richard and Segal, Jeff

Subjects
*FINANCE, *STOCK prices, *VENTURE capital companies, *VENTURE capital, *GOING public (Securities), *MERGERS & acquisitions
Abstract

The article looks at the decline in stock prices of Lehman Brothers Holdings and the shadow over venture-capital firms. It claims that Lehman does not seem to be facing a much worse selloff than most of its peers in a 10-year context. Meanwhile, it states that no venture-capital backed initial public offerings (IPO) were noted in the second quarter of 2008 and venture-capital backed mergers deals dropped by 42% from the same period last year.

Published
2008

18. VC chill could slow innovation.

Author

Gubbins, Ed

Subjects
*VENTURE capital companies, *TELECOMMUNICATION & economics, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, *MACROECONOMICS, *FINANCE, *FINANCIAL crises
Abstract

The article discusses the effect of financial crises to venture capital community (VC), proposing high uncertainty in the near-term availability of venture financing for telecom start up and possible weakening of technological innovation. It notes that VC struggles to harmonize rough macroeconomy with the belief in the growth drivers of telecom. It stresses that VCs will have to rely on safest bets that can have chilling effect on innovation.

Published
2008

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