Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
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 […]
Singapore Regulator Authorizes Two Additional Platinum Funds
LONDON (HedgeWorld.com) – Platinum Capital Management Ltd. received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for two more funds, after getting the OK earlier this year to sell two otherhedge funds in Singapore. The new funds available to Singapore investors […]
Venture capital firms perform well
Irish-based venture capital firms raised 201 million in 2002, compared to 210 million during the previous year, according to a study published yesterday. The annual review of the Irish Venture Capital Association also shows Irish venture capitalists invested 105 million […]
Venture Capital Firm Makes Initial Investment from Sacramento, Calif., Office
Jun. 3–Two years after first exploring opportunities in the Sacramento region, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm has made its initial investment from its local office, cutting a dealwith a Chico startup. DFJ Frontier said Monday it is investing […]
Investment Adviser Report Shows Growing Number of Registered Hedge Fund Advisers
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com) – The number of investment advisers that provide investment services to hedge funds or other pooled investment vehicles are on the rise, according to a recent studyfrom the Investment Counsel Association of America and National Regulatory Services. […]
No Help Is in Sight For Florida Venture-Capital Program
Jun. 3–TAMPA, Fla.–High-tech start-up companies are strapped for cash, and venture capital investments are nearly kaput in Florida. Any help from the government would seem welcome. But it won’t come this year. A state program that would pump $75 million […]