Posts tagged “Venture & Innovation”
Investment Profile: Geneva Merchant Banking Partners Focuses on Later-Stage Deals
Sister firm of Blue Ridge Investors has $100 million under management, looks to make as many as 10 deals this year.
Georgia Closing in on $300 Million in VC
Twenty-eight tech companies in Georgia have tallied up about $284 million in venture capital through mid-May.
NC Tech Firms Wrap Up $130 Million in Venture Cash
Through the middle of May, about $130 million in venture capital has been obtained by 26 Tar Heel companies.
No More Tears for NC Investments? J&J To Do Biotech Deals in State
'Before I came here, I would have guessed there were maybe 40 biotech companies' in NC, says J&J Development president. 'When I learned there are 145, I was astounded. We definitely will be spending more time here looking at opportunities.'
Fuqua Ventures Keeps Close Eye on High-Tech Startups in Southeast
Atlanta firm will invest up to $2.5 million. Its portfolio includes several of that city's high-profile high-tech startups.
Investment Profile: Blue Ridge Investors Has Been Quiet But Is Looking for New Deals
With $40 million under management, group provides expansion capital, funds for buyouts and debt for equity.
New Biotech Fund Targets University Spin-offs in Southeast, Mid-Atlantic
D.C.-based University Biomedical Fund already has made its first investment in a UVa drug development concept. Medical faculty from UNC, Duke and Emory are on the $50M fund's advisory board.
E&Y Names Finalists for Entrepreneurial Awards
24 selected in eight different categories; 10 are from Triangle. Awards to be handed out June 20.
For NC Biotech, It's the Best of Times, the Worst of Times
Intersouth is poised to make two biotech investments and some companies are faring well. But valuations are down and deals are scarce. 'It's a tough climate to get new investors into a deal, the toughest I've ever seen,' Eno River VC says.
Viridian Capital Focuses on the Three Ms: Management, Market, Model
Three-year-old firm has $16 million under management, focuses on startups in communications and software.
Nobex Lines Up $12M from NY Investment Firm in Big $40M Round
AEA Investors, which has ties to the Rockefellers and corporate titans, is leading Nobex's big mezzanine round. The company, which is developing oral insulin and other medications, is geared for a 2003 IPO.
Venture Profile: Veritas Venture Partners Looks for Management, Market and Technology
Firm's primary focus is on Israeli companies, but its portfolio includes growing number of US ventures. Veritas also is raising new $60 million fund.
Investment Profile: Silicon Valley Bank Lives Up to Name with Focus on High-Tech, Life Science Firms
SVB's offices in Atlanta and Durham number several regional firms as clients. Firm looks to work with companies that have a strong management team, 'solid' intellectual property and investor support.
What Recovery? VCs, Tech Firms Have Another Tough 'Exit' Quarter
IPOs fall off, and so does M&A activity. 'The continued low level of exit activity confirms that recovery in the venture capital industry remains elusive,' venture association president says.
Venture Profile: Piedmont Angel Network Off to Fast Start with $3 Million Raised
Some 50 individuals already have signed on for first VC angel group in Triad. Initial deals should close in near future.
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- Hepatitis C, liver cancer research at UNC secures $2.3M federal grant
- Minimally invasive spinal product firm raises $25 million in Series C round
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