VC investing jumps 61% in Q2 2009 to $5.329B
Despite the steady beat of news predicting the demise and destruction of the venture capital asset class, could the reports of venture capital’s death be greatly exaggerated? Q2 2009 offers some hope as evidenced by a quarter over quarter bounce in investment by venture capital firms.
Read MoreWhy Google Ventures Should Matter to You
Yesterday Google launched Google Ventures, a fund that will invest in companies in the consumer internet, software, hardware, clean-tech, bio-tech, and healthcare industries. As you can see they are interested in a number industries however they won’t be limited to just those. They are also interested in funding companies in a variety of stages from [...]
Read More$10 Million Won’t Make Honey Any Sweeter For Investors
I’m having a hard time figuring out what makes the new online version of Honey magazine worth a $10 million dollar investment. Sure, the re-emergence of Honey in an online only format will no doubt be popular among fans of the old print edition and those new to the Honey brand. Sahara Media has the [...]
Read MoreStart-up Funding Explained, Part 2
Companies aren’t that different from mortgages. Not many people own their houses out right and not many people want to co-own their homes and split the equity (if any at all in this market) with a co-owner. The same applies to businesses. In Part 2 of the Start-up Funding Explained series we take a look at the differences between equity and debt and even get some experience based tips from an entrepreneur.
Read MoreStart-up Funding Explained, Part 1
We are starting your week off right with some tips on how to get your start-up funded. Robert Greene over at Syncom Venture Partners was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to help with developing content for this series. Syncom is the leading venture capital firm primarily focused on early to mid-stage investments in underserved segments of the media and communications industry.
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