Posted on: January 18, 2013 by Mark Boslet
Venture investing fell in 2012 for the first time in three years as global economic uncertainty combined with a soft fundraising environment to spark caution in the general partners.
Tags: Fisker Automotive, MoneyTree Report, National Venture Capital Association, Sapphire Energy, Square, SquareTrade
Posted on: April 20, 2012 by Mark Boslet
Venture capitalists pulled back in the first quarter, investing $5.8 billion in 758 deals and shifting money to later-stage companies ahead of an improving IPO market.
Tags: .406 Ventures, Fisker Automotive, MoneyTree Report, Sapphire Energy, SquareTrade
Posted on: January 25, 2012 by Luisa Beltran
Bain Capital has led a $238 million growth equity investment in SquareTrade. Other financial terms weren’t disclosed. San Francisco-based SquareTrade is a consumer warranty provider. Prior investors include Weston Presidio Capital and JP Morgan Partners. Financial Technology Partners provided financial advice to SquareTrade.
Tags: Bain Capital, SquareTrade