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VCs remain cautious as dollars, deals start low in 2012

After a lackluster fourth quarter to end last year, venture capitalists continued to remain wary during the first quarter of 2012, prompting declines in both dollars and deal volume to start the year.

Internet ad revenue hits record $31B in U.S.

Revenue from Internet advertising in the U.S. hit a record $31 billion last year, according to a study released Wednesday.

Good news for entrepreneurs: Venture deals rebound in NC

New data shows North Carolina investments rose back to pre-recession levels in 2010. "What's really encouraging is that North Carolina so dramatically outpaced the rest of the country in its recovery back to pre-recession investment levels," says Intersouth Partners' Jimmy Rosen.

VC investing rebounds; Georgia generates 63 deals worth $333M, SC 8 worth $21M

Investments were up 19 percent in 2010 from a year earlier despite a big drop in the year's final quarter, say PricewaterhouseCoopers and National Venture Capital Association.

Venture Update: PwC guide offers IPO advice

The consulting company says it believes the market for IPOs is returning in the U.S.

Triangle's venture capital action rebounds, but nationally the news is grim

In the beleaguered venture capital business, North Carolina is a shining beacon of hope – at least for one quarter.

Venture trends on agenda for PricewaterhouseCoopers event

Venture capitalists lay out 'Four Pillar' plan to ignite stock exits

National Venture Capital Association calls for a wider network of partners, more paths to ‘liquidity,’ regulatory and tax changes to help VC-backed firms execute IPOs.

Heads up, entrepreneurs: Sky isn't falling – Venture deals are still getting done

A grim quarter still includes 10 deals. Plus, as many as four others worth $18 million didn't make the statistics.

Good luck with that funding: Q1 sees lowest VC investment in more than a decade

MoneyTree, VentureSource reports both show a plunge of 50% or more from investment totals for first quarter of 2008.

Latest VC statistics – ‘Oh, The Horror’ predicts PE Hub

Q4 venture investing plummets; silver lining in cleantech?

New data shows venture capital investments plummeted during the final three months of 2008. But, the most compelling silver lining may just lie in cleantech.

RTP startup Integrian is considering buyout opportunities

CEO of high-tech video surveillance firm says ‘lot of people’ looking to buy the business. Credit Suisse, Motorola, three VC firms – including two in Triangle – have poured $65M into Integrian.

Triangle Business Journal names ‘Fast 50’ private firms

Web 2.0 investments dive in Q3 but cleantech surges

Is love affair with Web 2.0 ending and a new one beginning with environmentally friendly technology? Could be, with solar deals especially hot.