Sentences with phrase «venture capital companies called»

Furthermore, the technology transfer office receives invitations to gatherings of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, finance, and venture capital companies called «partnering meetings.»

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The 12 - year - old company, which calls itself «the front page of the internet» and boasts more than 300 million monthly users, has raised an additional $ 200 million in venture capital funding that gives Reddit a valuation of nearly $ 1.8 billion.

A decade ago, venture - backed companies would have been ecstatic to achieve a $ 1 billion valuation and cash out; now there are so many so - called «unicorns» that the private capital markets have adapted to tame the herd.

The newly combined unit, called Dell Technologies Capital, will operate along similar lines to EMC's venture capital operation, investing average sums of $ 3 million to $ 10 million in both early - and late - stage startups from the parent's $ 118.2 billion balance sheet, the companCapital, will operate along similar lines to EMC's venture capital operation, investing average sums of $ 3 million to $ 10 million in both early - and late - stage startups from the parent's $ 118.2 billion balance sheet, the compancapital operation, investing average sums of $ 3 million to $ 10 million in both early - and late - stage startups from the parent's $ 118.2 billion balance sheet, the company said.

ICG wasn't an index fund so much as a collection of venture - capital investments focused on so - called business - to - business Internet companies.

• CIT Group (NYSE: CIT) and TPG Capital have launched a $ 500 million joint venture called Strategic Credit Partners, which will provide senior secured financing to U.S. companies.

One of those people calling for Kalanick to go was one of the company's biggest shareholders, the venture capital firm Benchmark, which has one of its partners, Bill Gurley, on Uber's board.

The venture capital firm recently announced plans to put more than $ 6 million into SmartFoam and a second company based on UC San Diego technology called MouthSense.

SoftBank Ventures Korea, a venture capital arm of Japanese telecoms and technology giant SoftBank Group, has joined tennis champion Novak Djokovic and former top - ranked golfer Greg Norman as investors in Playsight, an Israeli company that has invented a so - called tennis SmartCourt.

GFI's innovation department has two primary areas of focus — firstly, encouraging scientists and entrepreneurs to join the plant - based and cultured meat industries, and secondly, supporting the ongoing success of existing companies in the industry.26 They have assembled a list of potential companies based on what they believe are promising ideas that have not been capitalized on, 27 and they have developed a list of more than 220 entrepreneurs and scientists, many of whom take part in monthly video calls led by GFI.28 In the last year, they have had some success in assisting in the founding of a plant - based meat company in India, Good Dot, and a plant - based fish company in the U.S., SeaCo.29 The companies have both raised millions in venture capital and are making progress towards competition with animal products.30 Although venture capitalist funding is a good indication that the companies themselves will be successful, and while the companies might not exist without GFI, it is unclear what portion of the responsibility for the companies» outcomes should be attributed to GFI.

So - called «initial coin offerings» (ICOs) are the current rage among startups in the blockchain space, enabling new companies with a technology idea to skip banks and venture capital firms when raising capital.

You call the company and learn that this is precisely what you are due, because you held common stock while the venture - capital investors invested $ 50 million with a 2X liquidation preference.

CLEVELAND, OH - March 21, 2005 - ComparisonMarket, Inc., which owns and operates Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, announced today that it has closed on a new round of venture capital to support future growth initiatives, including local expansion of the Solon - based company «s call center, information technology and marketing staffs and the launch of a national cable television advertising campaign to promote Insurance.com «s services.

Called Pantera ICO Fund LP, the fund intends to raise $ 100m, with $ 35m already raised in support from the firm's existing investor base, undisclosed new investors, and according to the company, unnamed venture capital firms.

The Huiyin Group, a multibillion - dollar Chinese investment company, has announced the launch of a subsiduary called Huiyin Blockchain Venture capital (HBV) that will be focused on the Blockchain sector.

Blockchain Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in blockchain technology companies, in collaboration with digital finance investment bank Argon Group, is about to issue its own Ethereum - based digital tokens calleCapital, a venture capital firm that invests in blockchain technology companies, in collaboration with digital finance investment bank Argon Group, is about to issue its own Ethereum - based digital tokens callecapital firm that invests in blockchain technology companies, in collaboration with digital finance investment bank Argon Group, is about to issue its own Ethereum - based digital tokens called BCAP.

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