Topic: Private Equity Firms

Top 5 Venture Capital Firms: Funding Social Missions

In recent years, a new breed of venture capital firms has emerged to make an impact beyond just profitability. Social venture capital funds are adding a new mission in combination with positive financial returns: social and environmental impact. Highlighting social venture funds across the world, this week’s top five will focus on VC portfolios that range from organic beverages to water purification systems in Rajasthan to fiber optic enterprises making energy companies more efficient.READ»

Fruit Stand Lending

Who's that man walking through the street markets of Ecuador, trying to make $50 loans? It's Michael Chu, a former executive of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co., the world's most powerful leveraged buyout operator.READ»

True Finance

The education of an Internet entrepreneur.READ»

Will You Be Acquired, and Then What Happens?

A common misconception from companies contemplating an exit is that M&A has dried up as the venture and IPO markets have. This is not to say that M&A hasn’t been affected by the current market conditions, but dried up? No. Case ...READ»

William M. Keever to speak at Venture Capital Workshop

Castle Venture Group, a venture capital firm located in Nashville, TN, will host a workshop for angel and venture firm investors.  The speaker will be William M. Keever, Castle's President and Founder, as well as a number of other ...READ»

VC Funding and Innovation

It seems that even in innovation, there is some wisdom to be gained from the tortoise and the hare. READ»

Why Designers and Venture Capitalists Should Start Working Together Now

I just returned from the Israel Conference in L.A., a gathering of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and business people closely tied to the Israel-California innovation connection. The elegant event attracted over 500 ...READ»

• Gadi Amit's blog: The New Deal

Built to Flip - Where Do You Come Down?

Has Built to Flip overthrown Built to Last? Should it? Fast Company asked five commentators to tell us where they come down on those questions -- and to offer strong opinions that will spark debate.READ»

All the Right Connections

The partners at Arts Alliance Ltd., a venture-capital firm, believe that success is about making connections -- between companies and their customers, and between portfolio companies.READ»

Paul McNamara

General Manager, Enterprise Market Segment at Red Hat Inc., Durham, North CarolinaREAD»

Rising Trend of Social Venture Capital

As venture capital continues to support cause-driven companies, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to be profitable and create long-term sustainability. Where at one time cause-driven businesses found it challenging to find investment, if the trend continues, social entrepreneurship will take center-stage and potentially be the gold standard of the investing world.READ»

Why private equity firms should enter banking sector- Robin Trehan

However, in light of the current economic situation, it is clear that this type of regulatory interference no longer makes sense. READ»

Venture Capital, " Rightsized"

The old guard of venture capital is changing. The reason? Older partners downshifting as new money starts to flow in.READ»

How Accel Partners Turns Pitches Into Hits

Meeting I Never MissREAD»

He Knows How to Be Diligent About Due Diligence

Whether you're sizing up an investment or a new hire, it's not enough to study the financials and the references. As due-diligence expert Barry Rhein will tell you, you've got to read between the lines.READ»

Happiness Sells: Global Toys Sales on the Rise, Toys "R" Us May Go Public

The global toy market increased by 2.3% in 2008 to more than $78 billion, according to a report by market research firm NPD Group. And that number is projected to rise to $80 billion by 2012. The news could re-energize plans for Toys ...READ»

(No) Exit Ahead?

A leading venture capitalist offers a tough-love survival guide: How to keep your company afloat when the IPO market has dried up. Plus, six words you should never use when raising money.READ»

Built to Last

Fast Company issues this call to action and invites you to read it, sign it, and join the movement to realize the promise of the new economy.READ»

Single-Minded Determination To Maximize Returns: How CRM Software Benefits The Clients And Owners Of Private Equity Firms

 I recently read with great interest the “ILPA Private Equity Principles” which is an excellent guide to best practices developed by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (www.ilpa.org).  One of the first key ...READ»

$3.7B in Digital Sales? That's Entertainment!

Shawn Baldwin from CMG discusses how private equity is investing in the media and entertainment industry.READ»

Launch: Silicon Valley 2009

Starting a tech business in good times takes guts--more than 60% of new ones fail in four recession-free years. These days, you need courage, chutzpah, and an extra measure of je ne sais quoi. A chance to woo investors helps; ...READ»

Wall Street and the New Startup Economy

Why venture-backed tech hopefuls may be a haven amid the financial storm.READ»

• 10 Web 2.0 Failures
• What the Wall Street Crisis Means for Big Tech
• How Wall Street's Meltdown Will Affect Your Career

Commercial real estate can bring in lot more pain for financials and great investment possibilities for others- Robin Trehan

Commercial real estate can bring in lot more pain for financials and great investment possibilities for others- Robin Trehan “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” This maxim warns against failing to learn ...READ»

BROKERS & DEALERS

            A broker is defined as anyone who makes securities transactions for others. (The exception to this is a bank.) A dealer is defined as someone who buys and ...READ»

Honesty Is the Best Policy - Trust Us

These Silicon Valley leaders are taking the ethical high road -- and betting that it's the road to success.READ»