Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
Pension fund may head to hedge
State Treasurer Tim Cahill expects to ask his colleagues on the state’s pension fund board today to place a piece of the $28 billion retirement account in hedge funds for the first time. Cahill said the dive into hedge funds […]
Scout Medical Closing Up Shop ; Kirkland Company Backed Developers Of Health Devices
Scout Medical Technologies, a Kirkland investment company that formed three medical device companies over the past three years, is closing after failing to raise more money. Scout Medical, backed with $8 million from MPM Capital, will continue to operate as […]
LJH Starts Marketing Service for Managers
NAPLES, Fla. (HedgeWorld.com) – James Hedges teamed up with public relations professional Charlotte Luer to form LJH Financial Marketing Strategies LLC. Mr. Hedges is the founder and president of hedge fund advisory and fund of funds firm LJH Global Investments. […]
Venture capital idea from campaign not yet achieved
The General Assembly gave Gov. ROD BLAGOJEVICH many of the things he wanted in the spring legislative session, though a venture capital program was not one of them. During the campaign, it was not uncommon to hear Blagojevich talk about […]
Changes to state pension sought; Hedge funds top treasurer’s plan to reduce risks
State House News Service BOSTON – State Treasurer Timothy Cahill supports a new investment strategy for the state’s faltering $28 billion pension fund that calls for up to 5 percent of assets to be invested in hedge funds. A proposal […]
Linux Enterprise Software Firm Scalix Secures Series A Round of $13.2 Million
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 4, 2003– Mayfield and New Enterprise Associates Demonstrate Strong Support of Company’s Unusual Blend of Talent, Technology and Opportunity Scalix Corporation today announced the close of a $13.2 million Series A financing round led by New […]
FAME releases guide on venture capital
AUGUSTA – The Finance Authority of Maine has released an information guide on venture capital. The guide, “Financing Bright Ideas: A Primer on Venture Capital in Maine,” provides facts on what venture capital is, how to get it and what […]
Helpful tips for entrepreneurs
Helpful tips for entrepreneurs Start-ups need to work on their pitches for cash, venture capitalist says By JASON GERTZEN [email protected], Journal Sentinel Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Wisconsin entrepreneurs looking for money could stand to polish the pitches they take to […]
Qualcomm to Invest Millions in Chinese Startup Companies
Jun. 4–Hoping to spread its brand of wireless technology, Qualcomm said yesterday that it will invest as much as $100 million in startup companies in China. The money is part of the $500 million venture fund the company started in […]
Capital IQ Tailors Company Database Tools for Hedge Funds
NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – Capital IQ, which developed a company and deal information system for investment banks and private equity funds, will offer a new version of the software with additionalfeatures designed partly for hedge funds. Hedge funds have been […]
Capital IQ Tailors Company Database Tools for Hedge Funds
NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – Capital IQ, which developed a company and deal information system for investment banks and private equity funds, will offer a new version of the software with additionalfeatures designed partly for hedge funds. Hedge funds have been […]
UNX Launches New Systems for U.S. Equities Trading
A Technology Roundup NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – MetaECN and FLEXStream are the latest upgraded trading systems from UNX, which offers trading technology predominantly used by hedge funds. Designed to combine the best trading features of numerous trading platforms, MetaECN is […]