Monthly Archives: June 2003
Singapore Regulator Authorizes Two Additional Platinum Funds
LONDON (HedgeWorld.com) – Platinum Capital Management Ltd. received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for two more funds, after getting the OK earlier this year to sell two otherhedge funds in Singapore. The new funds available to Singapore investors […]
UNX Launches New Systems for U.S. Equities Trading
A Technology Roundup NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – MetaECN and FLEXStream are the latest upgraded trading systems from UNX, which offers trading technology predominantly used by hedge funds. Designed to combine the best trading features of numerous trading platforms, MetaECN is […]
Capital IQ Tailors Company Database Tools for Hedge Funds
NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – Capital IQ, which developed a company and deal information system for investment banks and private equity funds, will offer a new version of the software with additionalfeatures designed partly for hedge funds. Hedge funds have been […]
Capital IQ Tailors Company Database Tools for Hedge Funds
NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) – Capital IQ, which developed a company and deal information system for investment banks and private equity funds, will offer a new version of the software with additionalfeatures designed partly for hedge funds. Hedge funds have been […]
Qualcomm to Invest Millions in Chinese Startup Companies
Jun. 4–Hoping to spread its brand of wireless technology, Qualcomm said yesterday that it will invest as much as $100 million in startup companies in China. The money is part of the $500 million venture fund the company started in […]
Helpful tips for entrepreneurs
Helpful tips for entrepreneurs Start-ups need to work on their pitches for cash, venture capitalist says By JASON GERTZEN [email protected], Journal Sentinel Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Wisconsin entrepreneurs looking for money could stand to polish the pitches they take to […]
FAME releases guide on venture capital
AUGUSTA – The Finance Authority of Maine has released an information guide on venture capital. The guide, “Financing Bright Ideas: A Primer on Venture Capital in Maine,” provides facts on what venture capital is, how to get it and what […]
Linux Enterprise Software Firm Scalix Secures Series A Round of $13.2 Million
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 4, 2003– Mayfield and New Enterprise Associates Demonstrate Strong Support of Company’s Unusual Blend of Talent, Technology and Opportunity Scalix Corporation today announced the close of a $13.2 million Series A financing round led by New […]
Pilot Software Secures $5 Million in Funding From Key Investors Including U.S. Trust; G-51 Capital; and J. Patrick Horner, Founder of Electronic Data Systems’ Government Systems Group and Perot Systems
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 4, 2003– Cash Flow Positive Status and Series a Financing Position Company to Aggressively Tap into $10 Billion Business Analytics Market Pilot(TM) Software, a leading provider of business analytics solutions, today announced that it has closed […]
Axtive Corporation’s New Board Meets for the First Time
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 4, 2003–Axtive Corporation (OTC:AXTV) announced the first meeting of its new Board of Directors. The Board, formed concurrently with Axtive’s recent capital raise andacquisition of ThinkSpark, Inc., has been expanded to include seven members. In addition to two […]
WebCohort Raises $12 Million in Series B Funding; Adds Asheem Chandna to Board
PALO ALTO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — 06/04/2003 — WebCohort Inc., the leader in next-generation web applications and database security solutions, today announced that the company has raised $12 millionin Series B financing. The round was led by US Venture […]
Defywire Eyes Expansion With $4.5 Million Round
The last time Jill Stelfox set out to raise $3.5 million for a start-up company, closing the deal took just 90 days and involved meetings with 25 venture investors. Thatwas in 1999. This time it took Stelfox, chief executive of […]