(Venture Capitalists Take Note) University Startup Funds Are For Real
The common auto-pilot statement (I’ve been guilty of it–often–as well) is that universities need more money from pre-seed venture capital to launch successful startups. After a click-whirr pause caused by our recent startup gap fund webinar(sample here), I’m not so sure. Let’s start with a simple question, “What are 5 key needs areas for success […]
State Investing to Make Connecticut More Attractive to Tech Startups
ROCKY HILL _ The state’s venture capital fund, prodded by investors suggesting a new direction, is scouting for high-tech funds where it can invest public money to broaden its network of technology-based startups. Connecticut Innovations, which invests in startup bioscience, medical equipment and other high-tech companies, is responding to entrepreneurs, investors and others urging a […]