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Exclusive: Former MySQL boss Marten Mickos talks open source
Comment These days he's entrepreneur in residence with VC firm Benchmark Capital - a role that sees him "identify, assess and close investment deals" involving technology, something he hopes will give him inspiration for his... [19 Nov 2009]
Bits are better than bugs for VCs
News Software companies pulled in almost $1bn in venture funding in the first quarter of the year, pushing biotechnology out of the top spot in the VC cash league. That's according to the latest MoneyTree... [27 Apr 2004]
Chip-maker looking to billion dollar flotation
News The main investors in Cayman Islands-registered SMIC are Goldman Sachs, Singapore's state investment agency, Temasek, VC H&Q Asia Pacific and, following the sale of a north China fab to the company, Motorola. [27 Nov 2003]
Julie Meyer's Philosophy - Build counter-cyclically
Comment Julie Meyer is a well-known figure in VC circles, for her ongoing work at Ariadne Capital with dozens of start-ups, and from her time in the late 1990s as one of the central figures at start-up network First Tuesday. [31 Jul 2002]
3i lays off one in five
News 3i will lay off one in five employees and close seven offices across Europe as the high-tech downturn slashes the value of its investments. The private equity financing group has admitted that its value has fallen 23 per cent, with more... [31 Oct 2001]
Ellison takes a swipe at old boy Lane
News Lane, who left Oracle last July is now a partner with VC firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byer. Former Oracle COO Ray Lane is obviously not on Larry Ellison's Christmas card list judging from the Oracle head's comments... [21 Jun 2001]
Blair urges UK venture capitalists to learn from US
News US VC companies already have a significant presence in the UK, but there is a real opportunity for others to take advantage of the dynamic growth in innovative high-tech businesses in the UK," the Prime Minister said. [11 Sep 2000]
Softbank targets European start-ups with $1bn VC drive
News Japanese Internet software group, Softbank, is storming into the European venture capital market with the launch of two funds totalling £630m ($1bn). Softbank said £285m ($450m) of the money will be used to invest in UK... [09 Mar 2000]
Andersen starts up Net VC fund
News Andersen Consulting is to form a $1bn unit to invest in high-tech start-ups. The fund will be managed under the name Andersen Consulting Ventures, and will aim to take ownership stakes in emerging companies in the... [14 Dec 1999]
