Switzerland VCs Have Hand In Optical Startups
A number of recent venture capital financings firmly places Switzerland near Scotland among Europe's strongest producers of optical componentry startups. They also prove that companies with promising technologies in the crowded segment can still garner funding.    [More]
Friday, November 30, 2001

Kevin McGovern Is Big On Tiny Technology
A deep-pocketed investor who likes to keep a low profile, Kevin McGovern is uncharacteristically busy spreading the gospel on his latest passion: nanotechnology.   [More]
Monday, November 26, 2001

¤ Microchip Investors Make $1.1B Wager In China (11/21/2001)
¤ Open Harbor Scores $10M Round (11/20/2001)
¤ Online Radio Ad Firm Hiwire Receives $9.5M (11/19/2001)
¤ Digiserve, Tornado Benefit From Failures (11/16/2001)
¤ Digital 5 Closes $11M Round (11/15/2001)

BVCA Taskforce Deems Private Equity Industry Low Risk
Despite this conclusion however, the task force has offered six recommendations for adhering to the law and avoiding embarrassment before the industry over affiliations with dubious sources of capital.   [More]
Friday, November 30, 2001

Stockbroker Launches Venture Capital Trust
Teather & Greenwood, an UK stockbroking firm, is looking to raise a £20m venture capital trust that will invest in companies that are already, or about to be, listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM).   [More]
Thursday, November 29, 2001

¤ Baring Central European Fund Invests In Polish Radio (11/27/2001)
¤ Pentech Ventures Nears £20m Venture Capital Target (11/26/2001)
¤ Argus Invests In Polish Media (11/21/2001)
¤ Barclays Doubles Its Money On Ravenstock  (11/20/2001)
¤ Fourth Fund For Jerusalem Venture Partners (11/19/2001)