Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Connie LoizosNo Comments »
From their work ethic to their idealism, people in Silicon Valley tend to do things a bit differently. Turns out those differences extend to the way many of Silicon Valley’s newly rich think about generational wealth.
by Reuters News
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Reuters NewsNo Comments »
SunGard Data Systems Inc, the computer software maker that was taken private in 2005 for $11.4 billion, is exploring a sale of its data managing operations that could fetch up to $2 billion, sources told Reuters.
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by peHUBlogger NetworkNo Comments »
Guest columnist Philippe T. Schenk of Grove Street wonders if the uncertainty around taxes in Q4 affected PE investment decisions and led to a misalignment of interests between the taxable GP and the tax-exempt LP.
by Steve Gelsi
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Steve GelsiNo Comments »
The Valence Group’s Anton Ticktin, who’s been focused on mergers and acquisitions in the chemical sector since the late 1990s, ranks 2013’s deal prospects as bullish, with major private equity players wading in. “We have a very strong pipeline,” Ticktin said in a phone interview. “We think 2013 will remain pretty robust, maybe not at the peak of 2011, but certainly at a high level—maybe the same as 2012.”
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Connie LoizosNo Comments »
Economist Steven Levitt on why data needs stories. Malcolm Gladwell on the gift of doubt. And why, when it comes to New York’s tech scene, Mayor Bloomberg will be a tough act to follow. And more!
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Luisa BeltranNo Comments »
The IPO of HD Supply could provide a way for Bain Capital, the Carlyle Group and Clayton Dubilier & Rice to recoup their investment.
by asormani
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by asormaniNo Comments »
This week there are job vacancies at venture veteran Benchmark Capital and secondaries specialist Coller Capital. Buyout behemoth Blackstone is also seeking a deal assistant for its growing Park Hill Secondaries team.
by asormani
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by asormaniNo Comments »
This morning read all about the top 20 US cities for venture; UK VC fund performance trailing behind its US counterparts, the latest tech deal update and more.
Posted on: June 18, 2013 by Alastair GoldfisherNo Comments »
Accel Partners has allocated another $100 million for its Big Data Fund 2, and the firm has added Anthony Deighton, CTO of Qlikview, and Shlomo Kramer, CEO of Imperva, to its advisory council.
Posted on: June 17, 2013 by Connie LoizosNo Comments »
General Catalyst says its executive-in-residence program is clicking, pointing to the successful sale of energy startup CLEAResult to General Atlantic.
Posted on: June 17, 2013 by Joanna GlasnerNo Comments »
Digital coupon provider RetailMeNot has raised at least $265 million from venture investors in the past couple years to fund a spree of acquisitions and expand its market. Now, Austin Ventures and other backers are looking for a big return on investment from the company’s upcoming IPO.
Posted on: June 17, 2013 by Connie LoizosNo Comments »
Google clears the way to issue a new class of nonvoting stock, Whole Foods limits executive salaries to no more than 19 times the average employee, and might this be the laziest airport employee ever? And more!
The National Venture Capital Association said on Tuesday that Bobby Franklin will become its next president and CEO starting in
Author : idorbian
(Reuters) – Private equity firms are sitting on $116 billion of assets trapped in so-called zombie funds that lie dormant
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Madrona Venture Group, a Seattle-based early-stage venture capital firm, said on Thursday that it has promoted Julie Sandler to principal.
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RidgeWorth Investments has added three new members to its client support team: Christopher Danos, Scott Goldberg and Mallory Carr. RidgeWorth
Author : asormani
Amulet Capital Partners, the private equity firm from Ramsey Frank, has held discussions with investors about raising its first fund,
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