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Insurance software company Vertafore acquired for $2.7B by Bain Capital and Vista Equity

Posted on May 2, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

Bothell, Wash.-based Vertafore is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Vista Equity Partners Management, the buyers announced today.

While terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, sources told Reuters that the company is being sold for $ 2.7 billion. Bain and Vista Equity are buying Vertafore from TPG Capital, which...

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The number of venture capital firms has shrunk by 20 percent in the past 10 years

Posted on March 8, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

Not as many VC firms are allocating dollars. Photo via Shutterstock

A new report released today shows the changing climate of the venture capital industry, and one of...

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Venture capital investing holds steady in 2015, but are warning clouds forming?

Posted on January 16, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

The venture capital ecosystem remained relatively robust in the Pacific Northwest in 2015, with investors sinking $ 1.5 billion in 165 deals last year. That was about on par with the $ 1.53 billion invested in the region in 2014, a...

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Meet Portland’s newest VC firm: Elevate Capital looks to invest in Oregon startups

Posted on January 13, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

The Elevate Capital team: Robin Jones, Nitin Rai, Eric Boothe, and Stephen Green. Photo via Elevate.

Entrepreneurs in Oregon — including those among underrepresented groups — have a new option to finance their startups. Elevate Capital launched today and is led by Managing...

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Pacific Northwest venture capital activity dips 59% in Q4, but up overall for 2015

Posted on January 12, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

Venture capital activity in the Pacific Northwest dipped more than 59 percent in Q4 of 2015, capping off what was otherwise a busy year for investors. VC data provider Pitchbook reported just $ 246 million invested across 64 Pacific Northwest deals last...

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Tech Moves: NetMotion appoints former Cisco director as president; Cascadia Capital co-founder joins WRF board; and more

Posted on January 11, 2016 by verx in Science & patent news

—NetMotion Wireless appointed Christopher Kenessey as president of the Seattle-based mobility management solution provider. He’ll lead the company’s global business operations, sales, marketing and engineering efforts. “Christopher has built an impressive track record of strategic and operational accomplishments,” NetMotion CEO John Ferron said. “He brings a...

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Geek of the Week: Lighter Capital CEO BJ Lackland isn’t a VC hater — he just thinks there’s a better way

Posted on December 23, 2015 by verx in Science & patent news

Lighter Capital CEO BJ Lackland is on a mission to change the way startups raise the funding they need to grow. As a former venture capitalist, he’s seen what a big infusion of cash can do for a business. But he says VCs aren’t...

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Lighter Capital raises $100M fund, plans to make 500 investments in startups

Posted on November 27, 2015 by verx in Science & patent news

Seattle’s Lighter Capital, which offers an alternative to venture capital and traditional bank loans, today announced a new $ 100 million fund that will be used to make 500 investments in tech startups. Lighter Capital has helped companies such as Cloudbilt, Refer.com, Fusion Labs, Redspin and other with financing, providing an alternative to venture capital...

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