Posts tagged Investors
2009’s top 9 forward-looking cleantech investments
Jan 1st
Bookmark this category
It was a big year for cleantech. After a dismal start in the first quarter, things picked up, leaving it in prime position to be one of the largest areas of investment in 2010. Overall, 2009 saw 356 deals totaling $4.85 billion, according to a new report released by Greentech Media. That’s six [...]
Japanese firm buys Explay tiny projector startup for a song
Dec 31st
Bookmark this category
Japan’s ADM has purchased the Israeli startup Explay for $550,000. Investors put an estimated $7 million into the maker of pico-projectors, which can be used in cell phones or other devices to project bright images on walls. Texas Instruments, which makes digital light processing chips, is a leader in this market.
Pacific Lake Partners raises $35M fund to back young entrepreneurs’ buyouts
Dec 29th
Bookmark this category
Palo Alto, Calif.-based venture capital firm Pacific Lake Partners is still looking to raise $35 million for a rather interesting new fund. The fund will specifically target young entrepreneurs looking to buy and turn around other people’s startups — a fairly uncommon approach for investors.
The firm says it will give recipients between $300,000 [...]
Language learning site Livemocha keeps growing — gets $8M boost
Dec 22nd
Bookmark this category
Livemocha, the fast-growing site that lets people learn other languages for free — by matching them up with other native speakers online — has raised $8 million more in a second round of funding.
The Bellevue, Washington company is shaking up what its investors say is a $83 billion market worldwide. It’s the first [...]
