Innovation funding in Europe has seen a rebound in value in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012, with total investment of $ 1.4 billion(+24%), according to a Clipperton Finance report on European innovative companies during Q4 2012 and Q1 2013.
Seaya Ventures, a new €40 million technology fund.
The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.
Seaya Ventures, a new €40 million technology fund.
The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.
Government allies with venture capital for SME financing
Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.
Government allies with venture capital for SME financing
Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
SEC-approved Angellist opens its platform to new startups
In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments, totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.
SEC-approved Angellist opens its platform to new startups
In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments, totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.
The ICT sector accounted for 44% of VC operations in Spain in 2012.
According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital sector in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the invested volume.
The ICT sector accounted for 44% of VC operations in Spain in 2012.
According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital sector in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the invested volume.
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.