Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
Private Biotech Firms Attempt to Capture Attention of Venture Capitalists
Jun. 13–Think of it as a beauty pageant for biotechnology companies, where executives dangle promising genes in lieu of twirling batons and everyone gets just eight minutes to strut their stuff. At yesterday’s annual financing forum sponsored by the University […]
Tech Coast Angels to Teach Local Entrepreneurs How to Qualify for Funding at TCVN Forum
TUSTIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 13, 2003–Representatives of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA) and the CEO of one of their portfolio companies will share their experience and knowledge in fundingearly-stage companies at the Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) Forum on Thursday, June […]
London Pensions Agency Plans UKpound 75 Million Venture
Jun. 13–The retirement savings of London council workers, ranging from probation officers to hygiene inspectors, are to be poured into the potentially risky world of venture capital. The London Pensions Authority, which oversees a UKpound 1.2 billion active pension fund […]
pounds 75m pensions venture
THE retirement savings of London council workers, ranging from probation officers to hygiene inspectors, are to be poured into the potentially risky world of venture capital. The London Pensions Authority, which oversees a pounds 1.2 billion active pension fund for […]
PwC: European Regulatory Systems Require Americanization
LONDON (HedgeWorld) – A new PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP publication contends that the European hedge fund industry and national regulators can both learn lessons from American experiences. A key characteristic of the industry in the United States, the report contends, is “that […]
Van Global Hedge Fund Index Climbs 3.4% in May Hedge Funds Have Best Month since August 2000
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 13, 2003–The Van Global Hedge Fund Index, a widely cited measure of worldwide hedge fund performance, rose 3.4% net of fees in May, increasing itsyear-to-date return to 6.7% net. According to Van Hedge Fund Advisors International, Inc. […]
Seed funding for tech-focused companies
THE Malaysian Venture Capital Management Bhd (Mavcap), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Finance Ministry, has committed RM200 million in seed funding for 70 technology-focused companies under itsCradle Investment Programme (CIP). Mavcap expects to commit RM60 million this year and […]
Venture Capitalists Wait Out SEC Probe
NEW YORK (AP) – A Securities and Exchange Commission probe of hedge fund practices could affect other private investment partnerships such as venture-capital and buyout funds. The year-old investigation was prompted by concerns about the incidence of fraud at hedge […]
UK banks lead pounds 2bn directories deal
THE ITALIAN telecoms firm Telecom Italia yesterday agreed to sell its majority stake in its directories business for just over EUR3bn (pounds 2.1bn) to a consortium of four venture capital firms. BC Partners, CVC Capital Partners, Permira and Investitori Associati […]
Innovacom Launches New Fund
Innovacom, one of Europe’s leading early stage telecom and information technology venture capital firms, has completed a first closing of over 50 million euros on its new fund, Innovacom 5. Investors participating in the first closing of Innovacom 5 include […]
Innovacom Launches New Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and PARIS — (MARKET WIRE) — 06/12/2003 — Innovacom, one of Europe’s leading early stage telecom and information technology venture capital firms, has completed a firstclosing of over 50 million euros on its new fund, Innovacom 5. […]
NRS Releases AML Compliance Kit
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com) – National Regulatory Services has released its own anti-money laundering compliance kit to help hedge funds and investment advisers keep up-to-date on the recentdevelopments in the pertinent Treasury, Securities and Exchange Commission and National Association of Securities […]