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Bridging the Gap: Commentary on University Technology and Start-up Gap Funding for 4/22/16
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Backed VC outs its “community-driven” €30M European seed-stage fund
Another day, another new European VC fund. This time it’s the turn of London-based Backed VC, which today is officially outing its €30 million pan-European seed-stage fund, although it’s been active since last year and has already made several investments.
When is the right time to cash in? University Proof of Concept
As universities commercialise their research more and more, researchers need to navigate a labyrinth of choices – but how to decide the best route? Dr Robert Tansley explains the spin out landscape. This is probably one of the best eras in which
University of Michigan, Michigan State target funds for Venture Capital from endowments
The University of Michigan‘s endowment has bolstered its alternative assets with more than $100 million in commitments to venture capital and real estate funds. Separately, Michigan State University reported its latest endowment strategies. The school doubled its commitment to $60
UTSA students vie for $100K in prizes technology start-up contest
Get your pitch ready: The $100K Student Technology Venture Competition is back at UTSA on April 26. The competition, hosted by the UTSA Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE), challenges UTSA students to create and pitch a product exciting
Bayer and Trendlines establish Ag Innovation Fund
Bayer and Trendlines, an Israeli innovation commercialization company, announced a partnership to invest in agricultural technologies through the establishment of the Bayer Trendlines Ag Innovation Fund. The flexible five-year partnership agreement includes a $10 million investment from Bayer, which will
General Mills and 7-Eleven Join the Venture Capital Crowd
At first glance, the maker of Cheerios and Cocoa Puffs might not fit the image of a cutting-edge venture capital investor. But with the food business moving to healthier offerings and online distribution, General Mills has created a venture capital
The House Fund raises $6 million to invest in startups tied to UC Berkeley
A new fund has been created with the sole purpose of investing in startups coming out of University of California at Berkeley. Jeremy Fiance, former managing partner for the Dorm Room Fund, has raised $6 million to create The House
CincyTech predicts 600 new jobs with $30M fund
CincyTech has formed its fourth and largest fund to date, one that will provide about $30.75 million to invest in as many as 25 homegrown startups in the digital and life sciences fields. The Cincinnati-based accelerator projects the CincyTech Fund IV LLC will create at
Bridging the Gap: Commentary on University Technology and Start-up Gap Funding for 4/15/16
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