Sentences with phrase «investment firms interested»

Investment firms interested in taking the leap into the alternative data world need Geronimo, a complete end to end solution.

Not exact matches

Crowdinvesting platforms are a recent development, and an interesting option for funding that, to some extent, lets you call the shots by spreading the equity over a larger number of investors (as opposed to securing the full investment from a handful of investors or a VC firm).

• White Oak Equity Partners acquired a minority interest in Blueshift Asset Management, a Red Bank, N.J. - based quantitative investment firm focused on statistical arbitrage and high - frequency trading strategies.

«KPCB discriminates against [Ellen Pao] and other women by failing to promote them comparably to men, by compensating them less than men through lower salary, bonus and carried interest, by restricting the number of investments that women are allowed to make as compared to men, by failing to include junior women from meetings and discussions, by failing to provide equivalent sponsorship of women as of men, by failing to include junior women comparably to junior men in the interview process, and by failing to provide opportunities for visibility and success inside and outside the firm for women as compared to men.»

In fact, the $ 7.52 billion that the industry paid in 2015 is a slight uptick from 2014, when firms paid $ 7.49 billion (these figures include about $ 1 billion in investment interest).

Had the deal closed, the sale of a half - interest in the Cutbank Ridge shale gas play would have been the largest investment of any kind by a Chinese state - controlled firm in Canada and the biggest reason to expect to see Asia - bound liquefied natural gas tankers docking on the West Coast in the not - too - distant future.

Mack, who had a 10 % limited - partnership stake in Cirrix as of Dec. 31, was unaware LendingClub was considering an investment in the firm and was not required to disclose his interest, according to Bloomberg.

One of the most interesting things I found in researching my book Mapping Innovation is that the firms that invested in basic exploration eventually hit on something big, What's more, the massive return on investment it generated paid for all of the failed projects many times over.

«In soliciting investments in the Fake Funds, CASPERSEN made the following false representations to investors, among others: in recognition for his prior work with Park Hill Group, CASPERSEN had been offered a «friends and family» investment allocation in a security that was allegedly offered by a private equity firm; CASPERSEN was personally investing in the security, and offering it to his family and a limited number of friends; the investment was a credit facility secured by a portfolio of assets owned by one of the Legitimate Funds; the investor would receive quarterly interest payments, ranging from 15 to 20 percent; the investment was practically risk - free, as the loaned funds would remain in a bank account; the investor could withdraw the principal at any time with 90 days» notice; and investor funds should be wired to one of the Fake Fund Accounts.

When AngelList itself recently received investment interest from Sand Hill Road firms — on top of the $ 25 million it had previously raised — Ravikant said he would consider it if he also was given introductions to the firms» own limited partners.

Moreover, they would receive up to 20 % of investment profits (i.e., carried interest), much like a traditional VC firm.

McClendon had used his interest in the Thunder to personally guarantee a loan from private investment firm Oaktree Capital Management LP to a subsidiary of AEP, according to a person familiar with the matter.

He structured his new firm in a completely novel way — as a «mutual mutual fund,» or an investment company that would be owned by its member funds and operated wholly in the interest of its shareholders.

Preeya Malik is a licensed attorney, entrepreneur and expert on investment immigration, with an interest in trade reform and the large fiscal surpluses in oil - exporting economies, which has expanded the firm's reach to large portfolio of investor contacts in the Middle East and India.

Once you develop a list of firms that handle union investments, approach them in the same way that you would any other investor: with a short, focused letter that whets their interest.

While petroleum will remain the primary economic engine for MENA for decades to come, experts say renewable energy is gaining substantial new interest and investment from both government leaders and private - sector energy firms across the region and beyond.

A Thursday New York Times story revealed that investment firm Andreessen Horowitz, which has a stake in Instagram, just led a $ 5 million funding round for the parent company of competitor Picplz — which in turn caused a blogger at Business Insider to wonder whether the apparent conflict of interest indicates that Instagram has been sold.

By April 2017, investment advisory firms will have to be in compliance with the Department of Labor's new fiduciary rule requiring them to adhere to a «best - interest standard» in advising their customers.

In 1982, Murray Leith and Bill Wheeler founded an independent investment firm designed to offer individual and institutional investors disciplined, value investment products and service that always put their interests first.

In April 2003, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced the settlement of enforcement actions involving conflicts of interest between the research and investment banking operations of the nation's 10 top investment firms.

Playboy, which had gone public in 1971, was taken private again in 2011 by Mr. Hefner with Rizvi Traverse Management, an investment firm founded by Suhail Rizvi, a publicity - shy Silicon Valley investor, who has interests in Twitter, Square and Snapchat among others.

Economists from Duke and the London School of Economics have shown that interest rate uncertainty significantly depresses the level of investment both on an individual firm level and throughout the economy.

The now - endangered fiduciary rule is based on a simple — and seemingly unarguable — principle: that in giving advice to clients with retirement funds, stockbrokers, registered investment advisers and insurance agents must act in the best interests of their clients... It simply doesn't seem like a good business practice for Wall Street to tell its client - investors, «We put your interests second, after our firm's, but it's close.»

The funds were from Y Combinator's new Continuity Fund, which supposedly would be making pro rata investments at < $ 250 million valuations in all of Y Combinator's startups gaining additional funding, but the question as to whether or not Y Combinator has reversed its previously stated policy for the fund is less interesting than the fact the firm is also moving up market.

If you need investment advice, you might be interested in a full - service firm, which provides advice tailored to your situation, security selection and other services.

Favourable attributes associated with boutiques include: 1: Managers who think independently 2: A lack of benchmark - hugging 3: A reasonable, incentive - based remuneration 4: Less run by committee, meaning decisions can be made quickly 5: Less bureaucracy and company politics to deal with than at big firms 6: Higher level of employee ownership and investment in own funds, aligning employee and client interests 7: Lower staff turnover

When a venture capital firm invests the funds of its clients in a business or businesses, they expect that the investment would mature in around three to seven years so that they can pay back their clients with interest.

She would also end capital gains treatment for «carried interest,» a provision that benefits some investment firms.

Private equity firms and strategic acquirers interested in making deals in K - 12 education this year will be looking to invest in businesses that provide adaptive learning and assessment, according to a report from Berkery Noyes, a New York - based investment bank.

Bloomberg Beta is a venture capital firm capitalized by Bloomberg L.P. Founded in 2013, the $ 75 million fund is focused on investments in areas broadly of interest to Bloomberg L.P., and invests purely for financial return.

Mr. Holmes purchased a controlling interest in U.S. Global Investors in 1989 and became the firm's chief investment officer in 1999.

In the business sector, few firms report interest rates or access to finance as being significant constraints on investment activity.

RYE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, U.S.A., Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 — The Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee has formally incorporated itself in Delaware and has begun negotiating with law firms interested in undertaking its lawsuit against the Wall Street investment houses it accuses of illegal collusion to control the price and supply of gold, other commodities, and certain related financial securities.

One of the most interesting pieces I've come across lately deals with an investment firm that's been managing the pension plan for Tampa's police and firefighters for over 40 years.

The APEX team also advises governments in establishing Citizenship by Investment programs, and provides support services to financial institutions, law firms, and family offices representing the interests of high - net - worth investors.

US - based Pantera Capital, a bitcoin investment firm, has shown interest in taking part in the funding round that will be led by an Indian venture capital firm, Saurabh Agrawal, chief executive and co-founder of Zebpay, told TechCircle.

TRD's ranking of the top 40 investment sales firms in NYC — which factors in closed commercial property sales, ground leases and leasehold interests of $ 1 million and up — found that those firms closed a combined $ 28.56 billion, down nearly 48 percent from $ 54.85 billion in 2016.

The fund, Shanghai - based NIO Capital's first dollar fund, will complement its onshore investments by focusing on foreign tech start - ups and Chinese firms using overseas structures such as variable - interest entities, the people said.

If you are a Data - centric, Quant, quantamental, fundamental or long only asset management firm interested in alternative data or a VC looking to fund Alternative Data companies or use alternative data to improve your investment process, you should attend the Hong Kong event.

Brian Kelly, founder and chief executive Officer of digital asset investment firm BKCM called the automakers» effort «very, very interesting» because it adds a fresh battleground for technology companies.

Other major donors giving at lower levels run the gamut of industries and interests, such as the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, beverage giant Coca - Cola, and the governments of Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

Asset Management firms interested in alpha generating investment ideas purchase tickets and meet One - on - One with alternative data providers at their tables

Though the firm has acknowledged it may not proceed, the fact that it's interested could boost bitcoin's standing in the mainstream investment community.

If you are a Data - centric, Quant, quantamental, fundamental or long only asset management firm interested in alternative data or a VC looking to fund Alternative Data companies or use alternative data to improve your investment process, you should attend the New York event.

He sold out both interests at a profit and joined his father in working for a firm of investment bankers.

The report also showed, SBF did not disclose to the state a conflict of interest involving the affiliation between one of its board members, who served on the foundation's investment committee, and a firm that provides investment services to the foundation.

While announcing he had reached new settlements in his probe, Cuomo's office admitted an April 5, 2007 meeting that took place between Global Strategy Group's Jon Silvan, a partner from Intermedia (a private equity investment firm seeking pension fund investments) and a Mirram Executive and DiNapoli at his Manhattan office has caught the interest of investigators.

I've seen some interesting skin care devices that say they firm and lift the facial muscles or help diminish fine lines and wrinkles and I'm always curious as to if they really work and if they are financially worth the investment versus going to a skin care clinic and getting it done professionally.

Although the investment firm had previously held interests in apparel brands Betsey Johnson and Hannah Anderson, this was its first foray into the luxury womenswear market.

Jimmy Choo could also generate interest from private equity buyers or investment firms in Asia and the Middle East.