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Kyruus raises 11MM$ for big data development in the healthcare sector
Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.
Kyruus raises 11MM$ for big data development in the healthcare sector
Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.
US VCs raised 14% less funds in 1Q 2013
According to Reuters, fundraising by private equity firms fell 14 per cent in dollar terms to $4.05 billion in the first quarter of 2013, marking a weak start for an industry that is struggling in the face of investor concerns over weak returns.
US VCs raised 14% less funds in 1Q 2013
According to Reuters, fundraising by private equity firms fell 14 per cent in dollar terms to $4.05 billion in the first quarter of 2013, marking a weak start for an industry that is struggling in the face of investor concerns over weak returns.
Diagnosis of diseases" is in full investment mode
This sector of activity is immersed in an active movement both in terms of corporate consolidation operations, such as those carried out by Progenika and Griffols, and by several start-ups seeking to carve out a niche for themselves in the complicated world of healthcare.
Diagnosis of diseases" is in full investment mode
This sector of activity is immersed in an active movement both in terms of corporate consolidation operations, such as those carried out by Progenika and Griffols, and by several start-ups seeking to carve out a niche for themselves in the complicated world of healthcare.
Mosaic prepares 69-100MM$ solar power projects on its crowdfunding platform
According to techcrunch, Mosaic announced today that it has received regulatory approval for its next crowdfunding process for solar projects in California for a total of 100MM$. As we understand it, the crowdfunding movement is mainly oriented towards startups with a technological or innovative component and towards design or creative projects such as Kickstarter. Mosaic is a good example of the opportunity that exists to focus these platforms on a specific niche and more traditional investment projects such as renewable energy, real estate or SMEs.
Mosaic prepares 69-100MM$ solar power projects on its crowdfunding platform
According to techcrunch, Mosaic announced today that it has received regulatory approval for its next crowdfunding process for solar projects in California for a total of 100MM$. As we understand it, the crowdfunding movement is mainly oriented towards startups with a technological or innovative component and towards design or creative projects such as Kickstarter. Mosaic is a good example of the opportunity that exists to focus these platforms on a specific niche and more traditional investment projects such as renewable energy, real estate or SMEs.
Since 2007, US private equity has invested 2400MM$ in the healthcare sector.
From a Pitchbook study of 67 funds dedicated to the sector, the median IRR has been 10.02% from 2007 to the present. The best funds in the top quartile (25% best) have obtained a 12.15% return.
Since 2007, US private equity has invested 2400MM$ in the healthcare sector.
From a Pitchbook study of 67 funds dedicated to the sector, the median IRR has been 10.02% from 2007 to the present. The best funds in the top quartile (25% best) have obtained a 12.15% return.
Subsidies: Lethal weapon or necessary good?
The other day, in a meeting I had with the founder and director of a well-known start-up incubator, I was confronted with his opposition to any kind of subsidy for the creation of companies. And he was also consistent with his opinion, he had set up 5-7 companies in the last year and had not asked for public support for any of them.