Sentences with phrase «opportunity for venture capital»

FORTUNE: You've previously said that you believe the greatest untapped opportunity for venture capital lies in backing women.

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Your deck should address your venture's team, market opportunity, need for the product and its value to the customer, its position relative to the competition, how much capital you'll need to build the company, and a financial plan.

It was there that Zilis and her colleagues saw an opportunity for a traditional venture capital fund with business information giant Bloomberg LP as the limited partner.

In many countries where you'd think the opportunity would be good (in Europe, for instance), entrepreneurs have found that the infrastructure wasn't as well developed and clear as it is in the U.S.. For example, angel networks aren't as well organized or even that easy to find, and venture capital firms are almost nonexistefor instance), entrepreneurs have found that the infrastructure wasn't as well developed and clear as it is in the U.S.. For example, angel networks aren't as well organized or even that easy to find, and venture capital firms are almost nonexisteFor example, angel networks aren't as well organized or even that easy to find, and venture capital firms are almost nonexistent.

Recently renamed Carnegie Clean Energy has launched a $ 5 million capital raising to prepare itself for opportunities that may come up through its joint venture with developer Lendlease.

• The Maryland Venture Fund, a Columbia, Md. - based early - stage, evergreen venture capital fund, raised $ 25 million for the Maryland Innovation Opportunity Venture Fund, a Columbia, Md. - based early - stage, evergreen venture capital fund, raised $ 25 million for the Maryland Innovation Opportunity venture capital fund, raised $ 25 million for the Maryland Innovation Opportunity Fund I.

So one of the reasons there is a flood of venture capital money into the space is because investors see an opportunity for innovation to solve some of these hard problems that exist out there.»

Jessica McDiarmid recently wrote a feature for Canadian Business on the shortage of women in venture capital, and how it limits opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

One of China's top ranked and most successful venture capital investors (and a serial entrepreneur himself) shares his take on the challenges and opportunities for Chinese innovation and entrepreneurial culture.

A unique opportunity to go inside the legendary venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, known for their investments in some of today's most influential technology companies (from Twitter and Facebook to Tanium and Skype).

A website that combines peer - to - peer financing with micro venture capital offers a new opportunity for start - ups and investors alike...

NextAI is a global innovation program for artificial intelligence - related ventures, and talented teams from around the world are invited to Canada to leverage the nation's leadership in AI and are provided with capital, mentorship, education and networking opportunities.

We have been a Online Venture Capital Investment Platform for over 6 years, and in that time have offered over 250 investment opportunities, and facilitated over $ 100M in transactions.

With barriers to capital formation for startups being liberated through the JOBS Act, crowdfunding, and general growth and awareness of startup communities around the world, individual investors are overwhelmed with opportunities to put capital to work into a variety of new business ventures.

Our goal is to complement the current strategic interest of Chiesi Farmaceutici in the space of rare diseases by investing in early stage opportunities and accelerate the expansion of the Chiesi network in the US among universities, venture capital investors, rare disease patient organizations and start - ups developing treatments for rare diseases.

Read our white papers on the venture capital secondary market and the opportunity for smaller venture capital funds.

However, should there be an improvement in the IPO market for venture - backed companies over the next decade that would be «gravy on top» for the smaller end of the venture capital market further improving an already compelling return opportunity.

As the Director of Business Operations and Customer Relations, she was responsible for growing a stealth company into an industry - defining brand, driving new global business opportunities with strategic partnerships, and playing a critical role in securing Skybox's venture capital financing from leading investors and eventual acquisition by Google in 2014 for $ 500M.

While every capital raise introduces new relationships, we have built a broad network of contacts with reputable venture capital firms, capital raising groups, mezzanine funds, and senior lenders, many of whom view Croft & Bender as a proprietary source of deal flow for quality middle - market opportunities in the Southeast.

Venture capital investors are most interested in a business that offers them an opportunity for a significant return and they will see past opportunities that smack of the «flavour of the month» or attempts to «green - wash» a business (that is, the practice of trying to quantify and emphasize a plan's minor environmental angle).

He believes public venture capital is a great opportunity for small business to get access to funds at lower cost and with fewer regulations than their U.S. counterparts.

In contrast, venture capital investors, particularly those in later - stage funds, require substantially higher growth potential for the investment opportunities they evaluate.

«Allowing charities to invest in limited partnerships will remove an unnecessary roadblock to foundation impact investments, opening up more opportunities for foundations to align their investment strategies with their public benefit mandates, and ultimately unlocking more capital for ventures and initiatives that support Canadian communities.»

With the final closing of this latest fund from Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital for $ 123 Million, the firm is now actively looking for investment opportunities that make traditional energy cleaner, as well as new sources of alternative energy.

The new firm will allow Fonstad and Gouw, whose successes include helping to create over $ 10 billion in public market value, 15 M&A transactions and over 300 rounds in follow - on capital raised for their portfolio companies, to combine their extensive experience and sector expertise to address an emerging opportunity in the venture market today.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --(April 6, 2016)-- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has formed a strategic alliance with TransCanyon, LLC (TransCanyon), a joint venture between subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, to jointly pursue competitive transmission opportunities solicited by the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO), the operator for the majority of California's transmission grid.

This builds off of Part Iwhere we discussed the gender disparities in venture capital, and how solving for those issues creates great financial opportunities for investors, as well as assuring our country's economic competitiveness.

She serves as co-chair of the National Venture Capital Association's Inclusion and Diversity Task Force, which seeks to create and advance opportunities for women and minorities across the venture capital unVenture Capital Association's Inclusion and Diversity Task Force, which seeks to create and advance opportunities for women and minorities across the venture capital unCapital Association's Inclusion and Diversity Task Force, which seeks to create and advance opportunities for women and minorities across the venture capital unventure capital uncapital universe.

For those who have researched the industry, the systematic process for evaluating and completing a new venture capital investment opportunity has many different and structured approaches that can differ widely by Venture capital firms, and can vary greatly due to specifics of the target company or the transaction proceFor those who have researched the industry, the systematic process for evaluating and completing a new venture capital investment opportunity has many different and structured approaches that can differ widely by Venture capital firms, and can vary greatly due to specifics of the target company or the transaction procefor evaluating and completing a new venture capital investment opportunity has many different and structured approaches that can differ widely by Venture capital firms, and can vary greatly due to specifics of the target company or the transaction pventure capital investment opportunity has many different and structured approaches that can differ widely by Venture capital firms, and can vary greatly due to specifics of the target company or the transaction pVenture capital firms, and can vary greatly due to specifics of the target company or the transaction process.

Venture Capital generally invest in 10 opportunities in the hopes that one will work out well and pay for the nine that didn't.

«It's a blind spot in the economy and an opportunity for investors,» said Sara Brand, founding general partner at True Wealth Ventures, an early - stage venture capital fund investing in women - led businesses in the fields of consumer health and environmentally sustainable products and technologies.

The CVCA annual conference is Canada's must - attend event for professionals in private capital and is an exclusive opportunity to connect and collaborate with industry leaders in private equity and venture capital.

Depending on the opportunities for returns in the public markets, the amount of capital that flows into venture capital funds varies.

This is characterized by competition for the marketplace which is open to anyone who can produce the goods and services, unhindered by government subsidy, monopoly, or other interference with competition.1 For a system actually to function as free enterprise capitalism there must be opportunity for individuals in the general populace to obtain education and also to obtain access to capital and resources for new venturfor the marketplace which is open to anyone who can produce the goods and services, unhindered by government subsidy, monopoly, or other interference with competition.1 For a system actually to function as free enterprise capitalism there must be opportunity for individuals in the general populace to obtain education and also to obtain access to capital and resources for new venturFor a system actually to function as free enterprise capitalism there must be opportunity for individuals in the general populace to obtain education and also to obtain access to capital and resources for new venturfor individuals in the general populace to obtain education and also to obtain access to capital and resources for new venturfor new ventures.

«The proposal represents a unique and compelling opportunity for Goodman Fielder to maximise value for its shareholders and create a leading Asia - Pacific agricultural and consumer staples joint venture with strong financial resources and Asian understanding,» Wilmar and First Capital said in a joint statement.

Weathers said besides the $ 1 million job retention escrow account, the remaining funds the ECIDA receives from the Gemcor sale will be allocated for small business loan programs and future venture capital opportunities.

«We certainly think there's going to be compelling opportunities for M&A activities between emerging businesses and old - guard retailers,» says Kirsten Green, founder of early - stage venture capital firm Forerunner Ventures, whose portfolio includes Warby Parker, Reformation and Dollar Shave Club, which was acquired by Unilever in 2016 for $ 1 billion.

The standard fare promoted by those EMOs and their venture - capital sources was that the education industry was the next big opportunity for private capital, following the profitable example of the earlier HMO transformation of health care.

those EMOs and their venture - capital sources was that the education industry was the next big opportunity for private capital, following the profitable example of the earlier HMO transformation of health care.

MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2012 / PRNewswire via COMTEX / — Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) recently announced a bold new offer, launching the Venture «Double Miles Challenge» (www.capitaloneventure.com) which gives consumers who open a Capital One Venture Card the opportunity to earn double miles, up to 100,000, for every dollar they spent on a major travel rewards credit card in 2011.

The Games Capital Summit at Nordic Game 2018 is a rare opportunity for venture - ready companies to connect directly with VCs actively investing and seeking opportunities in the games sector.

The combined strength of SkyPower's wealth of global experience in developing utility - scale solar parks and Grupo Uribe's long - standing credible presence in the Mexican energy sector enables the joint venture to rapidly deploy its capital and resources in order to immediately execute on large - scale solar development opportunities to align with Mexico's demand for solar.

AXL Strategic Partners provide investment advice and capital for quality early stage venture capital and private equity investment opportunities on behalf of our domestic and international client base.

Both venture capital (VC) investing and real estate investing involve some level of risk assessment, they both have the potential for big returns, and investors have the opportunity to help someone else reach a desired goal.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Rothstein Asset Management (Washington, DC / Shanghai, China) 2006 — 2007 Operations Manager / Research Analyst • Managed a three - person staff through the initiation and implementation of various marketing, operations, and infrastructure development projects • Researched and analyzed alternative investment vehicles, venture capital opportunities, and equities within various Asian markets • Developed monthly performance reports for distribution to investment clients and fund partners

When asked about NorthMarq's lending strategy for 2018 and any new lines of business opportunities the company was pursuing, Hernandez said, «We've been very successful the past couple years in doing the whole capital stack: debt, preferred equity, mezzanine financing and joint venture equity.

& Simpson Companies, provides commercial real estate capital to borrowers and investors seeking financing for property acquisitions, refinancing, equity, mezzanine or bridge capital, as well as joint venture opportunities.

He oversees origination, underwriting, capital structure development, fundraising for new opportunities and existing properties held by the project entities and critical interface with NewQuest Crosswell's joint venture partners.