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We're Living in a 'Tech Depression': Andreessen

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:01:30 +0000

Don't expect a game changing tech IPO anytime soon. Private tech companies are steering clear of going public as long as they can, said Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen ...

Seeking a New Startup Idea? Try Farming

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:33:28 +0000

Over the last few years, sustainable farming startups have managed to get loans from companies like Whole Foods, or sold equity stakes to venture capitalists like Michael Dell's brother, Adam. A lot of ...

Facebook's Fallen Stock, a Cautionary Tale for Startups

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:35:46 +0000

As Wall Street watches Facebook's stock continue to plummet, it's not just impacting investors, it's also casting a long shadow across venture-backed startups.

Start-up Is in Business of Inventing Inventors

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:20:56 +0000

Kaufman's three-year old start-up aims to solve the pesky problems of everyday life.

The 4 Standout Startups From Dreamit Demo Day

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:58:00 +0000

All 14 startups were great, but here were our favorites.

Networking-Of-The-Future Startup Plexxi Closes $20 Million Series B Round

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:37:00 +0000

From Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Northbridge Venture Partners.

Quid Closes A $10 Million Series C Round From Ron Conway And Peter Thiel

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:36:00 +0000

More money for the human intelligence software company.