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Published: 7/3/2008 9:45:25 AM, comments: 0
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The IPO market for a venture backed technology companies has gone completely dormant, according to the results of Q2, 2008. There were no IPOs during the quarter, which has not happened since 1978.
While there are no doubt many reasons for these results, in my opinion, this is the continuing fallout from the extreme dot com boom/bust cycle of 1999 - 2003. The investment world (and regulatory system) has never really recovered from its skepticism about new, "IPO-ready" technology companies as a whole, regardless of individual success stories, so when other factors (credit crisis, economic uncertainty) increase the risk premium, the memory of being burned and scarred by tech companies is still vivid, and investors flee to quality, or sit on their hands.
I think what we'll continue to see it as a tightening of terms by VCs, lower valuations and a pruning of their lowest performing portfolio companies. It behooves startup entrepreneurs to "improve their game" and provide the highest quality investment opportunity if they want to obtain funding for their technology startup company.
Don Jones
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Published: 6/26/2008 7:50:04 PM, comments: 0
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One of the things that differentiates a database like VentureDeal from blogs is that we avoid entering information into the database that is unconfirmed. Prior to entering a transaction into our system, we confirm that the information is valid by seeing a press release from the company, contacting the company directly or viewing the SEC filing.
While blogs perform a great service and many times are right in breaking their news stories ahead of confirmed information, we do not use them as sources of information for transactions entered into VentureDeal, because sometimes they report rumors that are unsubstantiated by the facts.
Essentially, we view blogs and databases as similar to newsstands versus libraries. People usually go to a newsstand to get the latest and newest information that is hot off the presses, and go to libraries (or at least used to go to libraries) to research and gather data.
VentureDeal is a research tool that allows subscribers to search, find, download and reference confirmed information about technology startups, venture capital firms and the transactions between them. We hope you find it useful.
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 6/19/2008 2:27:37 PM, comments: 0
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Like most entrepreneurs, I work a lot. Probably too much, and it's hard to just simply stop, get off the grid and get away from the constant stream of activity and information.
The value of getting away is really much greater than we think. First, you recharge your batteries and return refreshed and ready to...work hard again. Second, getting away helps gives you a new perspective on challenges that you may be facing. Last, it is probably just plain physically healthy to change your routines and patterns and get into something new.
I heartily urge you to take a break and get away for a while. Your business will do fine and you'll return a better person.
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 6/9/2008 11:58:28 AM, comments: 0
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We're pleased to announce the availability of our latest Venture Capital Funding and M&A Quarterly reports, sponsored by the GVA Kidder Mathews dedicated clean tech and life science team.
These 1st Quarter, 2008 reports, prepared by VentureDeal staff and noted writers in various industries, provide aggregated data, notable transactions and industry insights across a wide spectrum of general technology and life science industries.
Feel free to view or download the reports and pass them along to a friend or colleague.
Cheers,
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 6/5/2008 2:52:37 PM, comments: 0
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A new real estate report for the SF Bay Area real estate market for life science and clean technology companies is available.
The report, prepared by Rico Cheung and Janice Hennessy of the GVA Kidder Mathews Life Science and Clean Tech Practice Group, analyzes the recent activity for technology company usage of real estate in the six Northern California counties that comprise the Bay Area.
The life science and clean tech market for real estate remains strong, no doubt a reflection of the continued funding of these types of companies by the venture capital community.
GVA Kidder Mathews is the only commercial real estate company with a dedicated life science & clean tech team.
To find out more, download a free copy of the report at:
http://www.gvakm2.com/rc/rc-jh_lifesciencemidyr08.pdf
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 6/4/2008 10:50:04 AM, comments: 0
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I've blogged about this before, but Seth Godin has a good piece about launching your product or service.
Launching is the beginning of a process, not an end in itself. It's easy to get tied up into making a big splash. It can be helpful to get lots of buzz, but it needs to be followed up with a consistent campaign, otherwise your product or service will look like a flash in the pan.
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 5/28/2008 1:16:52 PM, comments: 0
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We recently surveyed our subscribers and among the many
suggestions and feedback comments received, we learned that a number of our
users would like to have what I referred to as a VC/startup “matchmaker”
service that helps startups who are seeking funding find the right VCs to
pitch their opportunity to.
While we are very interested in providing relevant services
to our visitors and users, there are a number of possible ways to provide this
kind of service and we would like to know the type of demand for it.
For those startup entrepreneurs who are seeking funding,
please visit our Contact page and send us an e-mail letting us know if this is
a type of service that you would be interested in and if you would like us to
contact you for more information.
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 5/22/2008 2:06:03 PM, comments: 0
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I came across a great video of Brad Feld providing some tips for first time entrepreneurs on how to approach your funding search process:
Brad Feld Video Interview
It is worth your ten minutes of time.
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 5/21/2008 2:51:45 PM, comments: 0
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As part of our efforts to make VentureDeal convenient for visitors on other platforms, we now have a VentureDeal Facebook Page.
From
our company page there, you can subscribe to our free RSS feeds to include them on
your own Facebook page and stay updated on the latest venture capital
news.
Also, you can become a “fan” of VentureDeal and receive
updates on your Facebook the page whenever we have new company news or issue
new venture capital reports.
Feel free to stop by anytime and share what you're up to on
our Wall!
Cheers,
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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Published: 5/15/2008 10:47:44 AM, comments: 0
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NEW YORK, NY
-- The New York Venture Summit will provide a showcase for up to 40 of
the hottest emerging New York area technology companies seeking funding
from venture capital firms, angel investors and corporate investment
arms.
Slated to run June 24 - 25, the event will also feature
more than 25 top tier venture capitalists as speakers, 3 venture
capital panels
and a cocktail reception for high level networking.
For more details or to register, visit http://www.vcsummit.com/.
(Disclosure: VentureDeal is a media sponsor of this event.)
Don Jones
VentureDeal
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