Venture capital investment increased 15% in Q2 2009 compared to Q1 2009, totaling $3.7 billion invested across 612 deals. However, investment levels remain similar to those seen in the mid-1990s, between $11-14 billion annually. Life sciences saw the largest increase in funding of any sector compared to historical norms, representing 41% of investment dollars. Seed and early stage investments increased significantly by 67% compared to the previous quarter.
Venture capital investment in Q2 2007 reached its highest level since 2001, with $7.1 billion invested across 977 deals. This was driven by increased investment in seed and early stage companies. While the number of deals increased, the average deal size decreased, indicating venture capitalists are taking a measured approach. The software sector saw the strongest quarter since 2001. Life sciences also had a very active quarter, while internet deals declined from Q1 2007.
Venture Capital Investments Q2 2008 - MoneyTree Report mensa25
Venture capital investment held steady at $7.4 billion in the second quarter of 2008 according to the MoneyTree Report. Clean technology and internet investing were strong sectors while first time financings declined. Despite turmoil in the markets, venture investing is on track to reach $30 billion in 2008, on par with 2007 levels. Software was the top funded industry in terms of dollars and deals while industrial/energy captured the second highest funding.
Venture capital investment remained around $7 billion in Q3 2008 despite turmoil in financial markets. Clean technology investing grew while internet deals declined. Overall, venture capitalists expect to see a dip in investing over the next quarters as portfolio company exits may be difficult due to poor market conditions.
Venture capital investing reached its highest level since 2002 in Q2 2006, with $6.3 billion invested across 856 deals. This represented a 2% increase in dollars and 5% increase in deals from the previous quarter. Biotechnology saw the largest gains, with 112 deals and 34% more dollars than Q1. Seed/early stage deals and expansion stage dollars both grew from Q1 as well. The number of first-time financings reached a five-year high.
Venture Capital Investment Q3 '06 - MoneyTree mensa25
Venture capital investing remained above $6 billion for the third consecutive quarter, with $6.2 billion invested in 797 deals. Seed/Early stage deals saw increased investment of 10% while Later stage deals declined. Biotechnology surpassed Software as the top industry sector with $1.14 billion invested. Telecommunications also saw strong growth with $848 million invested, its best quarter since 2002.
Capital-Infraestructure-spending-outlook-2016PwC España
This document summarizes key findings from a PwC report on global capital project and infrastructure spending outlooks. It discusses two scenarios - a Chinese hard landing and a global upturn scenario - and their potential impacts. Under a Chinese hard landing, global CP&I spending is projected to decline 4% between 2015-2020, with over 60% of the reduction occurring in Asia Pacific. Extraction, transport, and utilities would see the largest decreases. A global upturn could increase global CP&I expenditure by $600 billion over the same period, with the largest gains in Asia Pacific and utilities and transport sectors. The extraction sector faces challenges under both scenarios due to oil price volatility.
Venture Capital Investing Maintains Steady Pace in Q3 2003mensa25
Venture capital investing maintained a steady pace in Q3 2003, with $4.2 billion invested in 667 companies. This represents a slight decline from Q2 2003 but an uptick from Q1 2003. For the past 5 quarters, venture capital investment has remained around $4 billion per quarter. The life sciences sector, including biotechnology and medical devices, received 30% of total funding and showed continuing strength. Biotechnology was the top funded industry for the first time in 7 years, surpassing software. Venture capitalists continued to invest most funds in expansion stage companies but maintained a balanced approach across all stages of development.
This document provides a summary of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the global automotive industry during the first half of 2015. Some key points:
- Global automotive deal volume increased 10% compared to the first half of 2014, while deal value increased 24% to $34.1 billion, driven by several megadeals.
- The largest deal was ZF Friedrichshafen AG's $12.5 billion acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
- Average deal size increased 58% compared to the first half of 2014, reaching the highest level in over a decade.
- Europe saw the most deal activity by volume and value, though Asia represented half
Venture capital investment in Q2 2007 reached its highest level since 2001, with $7.1 billion invested across 977 deals. This was driven by increased investment in seed and early stage companies. While the number of deals increased, the average deal size decreased, indicating venture capitalists are taking a measured approach. The software sector saw the strongest quarter since 2001. Life sciences also had a very active quarter, while internet deals declined from Q1 2007.
Venture Capital Investments Q2 2008 - MoneyTree Report mensa25
Venture capital investment held steady at $7.4 billion in the second quarter of 2008 according to the MoneyTree Report. Clean technology and internet investing were strong sectors while first time financings declined. Despite turmoil in the markets, venture investing is on track to reach $30 billion in 2008, on par with 2007 levels. Software was the top funded industry in terms of dollars and deals while industrial/energy captured the second highest funding.
Venture capital investment remained around $7 billion in Q3 2008 despite turmoil in financial markets. Clean technology investing grew while internet deals declined. Overall, venture capitalists expect to see a dip in investing over the next quarters as portfolio company exits may be difficult due to poor market conditions.
Venture capital investing reached its highest level since 2002 in Q2 2006, with $6.3 billion invested across 856 deals. This represented a 2% increase in dollars and 5% increase in deals from the previous quarter. Biotechnology saw the largest gains, with 112 deals and 34% more dollars than Q1. Seed/early stage deals and expansion stage dollars both grew from Q1 as well. The number of first-time financings reached a five-year high.
Venture Capital Investment Q3 '06 - MoneyTree mensa25
Venture capital investing remained above $6 billion for the third consecutive quarter, with $6.2 billion invested in 797 deals. Seed/Early stage deals saw increased investment of 10% while Later stage deals declined. Biotechnology surpassed Software as the top industry sector with $1.14 billion invested. Telecommunications also saw strong growth with $848 million invested, its best quarter since 2002.
Capital-Infraestructure-spending-outlook-2016PwC España
This document summarizes key findings from a PwC report on global capital project and infrastructure spending outlooks. It discusses two scenarios - a Chinese hard landing and a global upturn scenario - and their potential impacts. Under a Chinese hard landing, global CP&I spending is projected to decline 4% between 2015-2020, with over 60% of the reduction occurring in Asia Pacific. Extraction, transport, and utilities would see the largest decreases. A global upturn could increase global CP&I expenditure by $600 billion over the same period, with the largest gains in Asia Pacific and utilities and transport sectors. The extraction sector faces challenges under both scenarios due to oil price volatility.
Venture Capital Investing Maintains Steady Pace in Q3 2003mensa25
Venture capital investing maintained a steady pace in Q3 2003, with $4.2 billion invested in 667 companies. This represents a slight decline from Q2 2003 but an uptick from Q1 2003. For the past 5 quarters, venture capital investment has remained around $4 billion per quarter. The life sciences sector, including biotechnology and medical devices, received 30% of total funding and showed continuing strength. Biotechnology was the top funded industry for the first time in 7 years, surpassing software. Venture capitalists continued to invest most funds in expansion stage companies but maintained a balanced approach across all stages of development.
This document provides a summary of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the global automotive industry during the first half of 2015. Some key points:
- Global automotive deal volume increased 10% compared to the first half of 2014, while deal value increased 24% to $34.1 billion, driven by several megadeals.
- The largest deal was ZF Friedrichshafen AG's $12.5 billion acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
- Average deal size increased 58% compared to the first half of 2014, reaching the highest level in over a decade.
- Europe saw the most deal activity by volume and value, though Asia represented half
PwC Entertainment, media and communications deal insightsQ3 2015PwC
Deal volumes continue to stay the course with deal values declining in the absence of cable megadeals. PwC provides a summary of third quarter 2015 deal activity, megadeal activity and an outlook for key sectors.
Venture capital investing in 2005 was steady at $21.7 billion, matching the 2004 level and holding gains from previous years. Later stage deals and first-time deals both reached four-year highs, while emerging sectors like wireless saw increases, though still small overall. The venture capital environment remains receptive to entrepreneurs, with solid traditional investing complementing growth in promising new areas.
Las nuevas tecnologías digitales están cambiando la propuesta de valor de los productos y servicios financieros existentes. Mientras los de siempre asimilan las ideas innovadoras, las start-ups irrumpen en el sector.
Private equity and venture capital activity in the Midwest increased in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Bridgepoint Midwest Private Equity Index rose 13.0% year-over-year, while the Venture Capital Index grew 5.9% over the same period. Both indices saw increased transaction volumes and median deal sizes. Several sectors saw rising deal numbers, such as healthcare, information technology, and industrials. Overall, private investment in the Midwest regained momentum after declines in prior quarters, though valuations remained elevated.
Mercer Capital's Bank Watch | December 2021 | Bank M&A 2022 | Gaining AltitudeMercer Capital
Brought to you by the Financial Institutions Team of Mercer Capital, this monthly newsletter is focused on bank activity in five U.S. regions. Bank Watch highlights various banking metrics, including public market indicators, M&A market indicators, and key indices of the top financial institutions, providing insight into financial institution valuation issues.
Analysis of recent transactions in Semiconductors Industry detailing on Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers & Transaction Data
Mercer Capital's Bank Watch | August 2021 | 2021 Mid-Year Core Deposit Intang...Mercer Capital
Brought to you by the Financial Institutions Team of Mercer Capital, this monthly newsletter is focused on bank activity in five U.S. regions. Bank Watch highlights various banking metrics, including public market indicators, M&A market indicators, and key indices of the top financial institutions, providing insight into financial institution valuation issues.
In this edition of Valuation Insights we discuss several hot topics related to intellectual property, including a framework for evaluating whether to develop IP in-house or purchase through an acquisition (Build vs. Buy Decision). In our Technical Notes section we discuss how patent rights can be used to exclude competitors from practicing an invention or alternatively how to receive monetary compensation or injunctive relief in the Federal Courts. Finally, our international in focus article discusses the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations to address the tax treatment by multinational corporations of certain asset and business transfers under Internal Revenue Code Sections 376(a) and (d).
This report covers key macroeconomic and investment trends in the economies of Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. It also covers the foreign currency crunch in Ethiopia and what the country's outlook looks like.
This document provides a market review and outlook from Walker Crips in October 2016 following the Brexit vote. It discusses the resilience of markets in the short-term despite uncertainty around Brexit. It notes the expansion of Walker Crips' assets under management and efforts to prevent fraud. Various economic indicators and sectors in the UK, Europe and US are also reviewed, with the FTSE 100 breaking 7,000 but uncertainties remaining around inflation, interest rates and European banks.
- The subsidy arbitrage that many companies had relied upon to generate their generous margins is gone for good and the environment will continue to be challenging, and indefinitely so.
- The case for consolidation across several sectors is overwhelming but activity remains low. Managers are in denial and holding out for miracles.
- The closing window for regional economies to reduce their dependence on oil (highlighted in the Countdown to Midnight, November 14th, 2016) has been validated by the rapidly rising forecasts for the electrification of the global passenger vehicle fleet, which accounts for over a quarter of global oil demand.
- Reform is not a magic wand and hope is not a strategy. To transform the economy from its dependency on oil and subsidies requires pain, sacrifice and perhaps a decade of disruption to the status quo.
Trends in Terms of Venture Financing in Silicon Valley Q411Renata George
The document summarizes venture capital trends in the fourth quarter of 2011. It finds that up rounds exceeded down rounds 70% to 16%, with valuations on average increasing 85%. Specifically, Series B rounds saw an average increase of 164% in valuation. Total venture investment was down slightly from the third quarter but up 25% year-over-year. Mergers and acquisitions declined 28% quarter-over-quarter while IPOs increased significantly. Venture fundraising increased in dollars but the number of funds declined, and secondary markets for private company shares continued growing.
The document summarizes 9 key drivers of change that will impact the global wealth and asset management industry in the coming year. The drivers include: 1) Increased regulation and transparency requirements in Europe and the US, 2) Accelerated M&A activity as firms seek to grow rapidly, 3) Cooling spending on private wealth management growth and a refocus on organic growth, 4) Increased scrutiny of pension funding gaps, 5) Continued growth of robo-advisors and automated platforms, 6) Continued dominance of ETFs over other investment products, 7) Persistence of fixed income assets despite predictions of demise, 8) Limited growth expected in emerging markets, and 9) Accelerated share buybacks by publicly
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: FinTech Industry | Mid-Year 2019 Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital’s quarterly newsletter, FinTech Watch, provides an overview of the FinTech industry, including public market performance, valuation multiples for public FinTech companies, and articles of interest from around the web. This newsletter focuses on FinTech segments, including payment processors, technology, and solutions companies, examining general economic and industry trends as well as a summary of M&A and venture capital activity.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume is depressed amid uncertainty and a changing capital environment during the first quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
• The recent deterioration in global asset prices illustrates the moral hazard of keeping interest rates too low for too long and normalising prices at inflated levels.
• GCC profits rose by an estimated 12.7% last year and are expected to increase by 5.2% this year but 75 banks (11% of all listed companies) will account for 55% of total profits.
• All things being equal, the central case is that the Saudi market should rally modestly in the first few months of the year but could succumb to selling before Ramadan.
• There is strong support for regional reforms but anxiety over the lack of “breakthrough” developments that might move the economic needle in the short term.
• Oil prices will continue to fluctuate in a wide range, and to spike periodically, but the changing product mix in the auto sector will bring the long-term equilibrium price down.
• The key risk is that we may be headed into a global slowdown with a deteriorating ability to respond due to ruinous levels of systemic debt that limit fiscal and monetary tools.
• It paid to be cautious in 2018 and the next twelve months should be no different with a likely rebound in the early part of the year giving way to renewed volatility.
Staffing Industry M&A Landscape - October 2016Duff & Phelps
In the first nine months of 2016, 94 staffing industry M&A transactions were completed by 87 unique buyers. After a slow second quarter, staffing M&A activity reaccelerated in the third quarter of 2016 as sellers took advantage of favorable market conditions and the ample number of buyers interested in making acquisitions in the sector.
The document summarizes recent developments in India's monetary policy, financial sector, and insolvency reforms. Key points include:
- The Reserve Bank of India cut policy rates in 2019 to support economic growth amid a slowdown. Broad money growth improved marginally due to rising bank deposits.
- Non-performing assets declined for scheduled commercial banks and public sector banks from 2018 to 2019. Credit growth to non-financial corporations also improved.
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code led to faster resolution of stressed assets and higher recoveries compared to previous regimes. Several reforms are planned to further strengthen insolvency proceedings.
- Other sections cover developments in capital markets, banking, non-
The “Gartner Perspective: IT Spending” booklet provides an
overview of Gartner research on IT spending and functions as
a reference guide to top-level statistics and IT spending analysis.
It provides a glimpse into the
powerful insight Gartner can
provide as you navigate through
what may be the most important
year of your career.
Venture Capital Investment Q3 2007 - MoneyTree Reportmensa25
Venture capital investment in the third quarter of 2007 showed continued strength, with $7.1 billion invested across 887 deals. Notable increases were seen in clean technology and internet sectors. Clean tech saw $844 million invested across 62 deals, an 80% increase in dollars from the previous quarter. Overall investment levels remained stable compared to prior quarters, suggesting ongoing stability in the venture capital market.
Venture Capital Investments Q1 08 - MoneyTree Report mensa25
Venture capital investment declined 8.5% in Q1 2008 to $7.1 billion across 922 deals. This was still the 5th highest quarter since 2001. Life sciences and semiconductors had a strong quarter, with biotech receiving the most funding of any industry at $1.27 billion across 126 deals. Venture capitalists still have significant funds and will continue investing in companies with innovative ideas and solid business models.
PwC Entertainment, media and communications deal insightsQ3 2015PwC
Deal volumes continue to stay the course with deal values declining in the absence of cable megadeals. PwC provides a summary of third quarter 2015 deal activity, megadeal activity and an outlook for key sectors.
Venture capital investing in 2005 was steady at $21.7 billion, matching the 2004 level and holding gains from previous years. Later stage deals and first-time deals both reached four-year highs, while emerging sectors like wireless saw increases, though still small overall. The venture capital environment remains receptive to entrepreneurs, with solid traditional investing complementing growth in promising new areas.
Las nuevas tecnologías digitales están cambiando la propuesta de valor de los productos y servicios financieros existentes. Mientras los de siempre asimilan las ideas innovadoras, las start-ups irrumpen en el sector.
Private equity and venture capital activity in the Midwest increased in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Bridgepoint Midwest Private Equity Index rose 13.0% year-over-year, while the Venture Capital Index grew 5.9% over the same period. Both indices saw increased transaction volumes and median deal sizes. Several sectors saw rising deal numbers, such as healthcare, information technology, and industrials. Overall, private investment in the Midwest regained momentum after declines in prior quarters, though valuations remained elevated.
Mercer Capital's Bank Watch | December 2021 | Bank M&A 2022 | Gaining AltitudeMercer Capital
Brought to you by the Financial Institutions Team of Mercer Capital, this monthly newsletter is focused on bank activity in five U.S. regions. Bank Watch highlights various banking metrics, including public market indicators, M&A market indicators, and key indices of the top financial institutions, providing insight into financial institution valuation issues.
Analysis of recent transactions in Semiconductors Industry detailing on Transaction Multiples (Revenue & EBITDA), Multiples Chart, Active Buyers & Transaction Data
Mercer Capital's Bank Watch | August 2021 | 2021 Mid-Year Core Deposit Intang...Mercer Capital
Brought to you by the Financial Institutions Team of Mercer Capital, this monthly newsletter is focused on bank activity in five U.S. regions. Bank Watch highlights various banking metrics, including public market indicators, M&A market indicators, and key indices of the top financial institutions, providing insight into financial institution valuation issues.
In this edition of Valuation Insights we discuss several hot topics related to intellectual property, including a framework for evaluating whether to develop IP in-house or purchase through an acquisition (Build vs. Buy Decision). In our Technical Notes section we discuss how patent rights can be used to exclude competitors from practicing an invention or alternatively how to receive monetary compensation or injunctive relief in the Federal Courts. Finally, our international in focus article discusses the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations to address the tax treatment by multinational corporations of certain asset and business transfers under Internal Revenue Code Sections 376(a) and (d).
This report covers key macroeconomic and investment trends in the economies of Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. It also covers the foreign currency crunch in Ethiopia and what the country's outlook looks like.
This document provides a market review and outlook from Walker Crips in October 2016 following the Brexit vote. It discusses the resilience of markets in the short-term despite uncertainty around Brexit. It notes the expansion of Walker Crips' assets under management and efforts to prevent fraud. Various economic indicators and sectors in the UK, Europe and US are also reviewed, with the FTSE 100 breaking 7,000 but uncertainties remaining around inflation, interest rates and European banks.
- The subsidy arbitrage that many companies had relied upon to generate their generous margins is gone for good and the environment will continue to be challenging, and indefinitely so.
- The case for consolidation across several sectors is overwhelming but activity remains low. Managers are in denial and holding out for miracles.
- The closing window for regional economies to reduce their dependence on oil (highlighted in the Countdown to Midnight, November 14th, 2016) has been validated by the rapidly rising forecasts for the electrification of the global passenger vehicle fleet, which accounts for over a quarter of global oil demand.
- Reform is not a magic wand and hope is not a strategy. To transform the economy from its dependency on oil and subsidies requires pain, sacrifice and perhaps a decade of disruption to the status quo.
Trends in Terms of Venture Financing in Silicon Valley Q411Renata George
The document summarizes venture capital trends in the fourth quarter of 2011. It finds that up rounds exceeded down rounds 70% to 16%, with valuations on average increasing 85%. Specifically, Series B rounds saw an average increase of 164% in valuation. Total venture investment was down slightly from the third quarter but up 25% year-over-year. Mergers and acquisitions declined 28% quarter-over-quarter while IPOs increased significantly. Venture fundraising increased in dollars but the number of funds declined, and secondary markets for private company shares continued growing.
The document summarizes 9 key drivers of change that will impact the global wealth and asset management industry in the coming year. The drivers include: 1) Increased regulation and transparency requirements in Europe and the US, 2) Accelerated M&A activity as firms seek to grow rapidly, 3) Cooling spending on private wealth management growth and a refocus on organic growth, 4) Increased scrutiny of pension funding gaps, 5) Continued growth of robo-advisors and automated platforms, 6) Continued dominance of ETFs over other investment products, 7) Persistence of fixed income assets despite predictions of demise, 8) Limited growth expected in emerging markets, and 9) Accelerated share buybacks by publicly
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: FinTech Industry | Mid-Year 2019 Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital’s quarterly newsletter, FinTech Watch, provides an overview of the FinTech industry, including public market performance, valuation multiples for public FinTech companies, and articles of interest from around the web. This newsletter focuses on FinTech segments, including payment processors, technology, and solutions companies, examining general economic and industry trends as well as a summary of M&A and venture capital activity.
Private Equity and Venture Capital volume is depressed amid uncertainty and a changing capital environment during the first quarter of 2017. Read Bridgepoint Merchant Banking's latest Midwest Capital Raise Update, measuring private equity and venture capital throughout the Midwest.
• The recent deterioration in global asset prices illustrates the moral hazard of keeping interest rates too low for too long and normalising prices at inflated levels.
• GCC profits rose by an estimated 12.7% last year and are expected to increase by 5.2% this year but 75 banks (11% of all listed companies) will account for 55% of total profits.
• All things being equal, the central case is that the Saudi market should rally modestly in the first few months of the year but could succumb to selling before Ramadan.
• There is strong support for regional reforms but anxiety over the lack of “breakthrough” developments that might move the economic needle in the short term.
• Oil prices will continue to fluctuate in a wide range, and to spike periodically, but the changing product mix in the auto sector will bring the long-term equilibrium price down.
• The key risk is that we may be headed into a global slowdown with a deteriorating ability to respond due to ruinous levels of systemic debt that limit fiscal and monetary tools.
• It paid to be cautious in 2018 and the next twelve months should be no different with a likely rebound in the early part of the year giving way to renewed volatility.
Staffing Industry M&A Landscape - October 2016Duff & Phelps
In the first nine months of 2016, 94 staffing industry M&A transactions were completed by 87 unique buyers. After a slow second quarter, staffing M&A activity reaccelerated in the third quarter of 2016 as sellers took advantage of favorable market conditions and the ample number of buyers interested in making acquisitions in the sector.
The document summarizes recent developments in India's monetary policy, financial sector, and insolvency reforms. Key points include:
- The Reserve Bank of India cut policy rates in 2019 to support economic growth amid a slowdown. Broad money growth improved marginally due to rising bank deposits.
- Non-performing assets declined for scheduled commercial banks and public sector banks from 2018 to 2019. Credit growth to non-financial corporations also improved.
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code led to faster resolution of stressed assets and higher recoveries compared to previous regimes. Several reforms are planned to further strengthen insolvency proceedings.
- Other sections cover developments in capital markets, banking, non-
The “Gartner Perspective: IT Spending” booklet provides an
overview of Gartner research on IT spending and functions as
a reference guide to top-level statistics and IT spending analysis.
It provides a glimpse into the
powerful insight Gartner can
provide as you navigate through
what may be the most important
year of your career.
Venture Capital Investment Q3 2007 - MoneyTree Reportmensa25
Venture capital investment in the third quarter of 2007 showed continued strength, with $7.1 billion invested across 887 deals. Notable increases were seen in clean technology and internet sectors. Clean tech saw $844 million invested across 62 deals, an 80% increase in dollars from the previous quarter. Overall investment levels remained stable compared to prior quarters, suggesting ongoing stability in the venture capital market.
Venture Capital Investments Q1 08 - MoneyTree Report mensa25
Venture capital investment declined 8.5% in Q1 2008 to $7.1 billion across 922 deals. This was still the 5th highest quarter since 2001. Life sciences and semiconductors had a strong quarter, with biotech receiving the most funding of any industry at $1.27 billion across 126 deals. Venture capitalists still have significant funds and will continue investing in companies with innovative ideas and solid business models.
Venture Capital Investments Q1 ’06 – MoneyTree Release mensa25
Venture capital investing was $5.6 billion in Q1 2006, a 12% increase from the same period in 2005. Biotechnology investing declined 24% from the previous quarter while media and entertainment investing increased 80%. Later stage company valuations reached a 4-year high of $92 million on average. The document provides details on investments by sector, stage of development, first-time investments, and company valuations. It also includes contacts for additional information.
Venture Capital Investment Q3 05 - MoneyTree Survey Results mensa25
Venture capital investing totaled $5.3 billion in Q3 2005, down slightly from Q2 but up from Q1 and Q3 2004. Total investing for the first three quarters of 2005 was $16.3 billion, on pace to meet or exceed the record level of $21.7 billion set in 2002. Later stage and life sciences investments reached four-year highs in Q3. The number of first-time deals also remained high and was on track for a four-year record in 2005.
Venture capital investing totaled $4.6 billion in 674 companies in Q1 2005, below the previous quarter but within the $4-6 billion range seen over the past two years. First-time funding increased to $1.2 billion while life sciences investing declined for the first time in two years. Later stage deals accounted for 40% of funding while early stage deals received 16% of funding, similar to previous quarters. The software industry received the most funding of any sector at $1.1 billion.
Venture Capital Investment Q4 04 – MoneyTree Survey mensa25
Venture capital investing increased in 2004 to $20.9 billion after declining for three years, reversing the downward trend. Late stage investing jumped significantly to $7.2 billion while early stage investing remained strong. The life sciences sector continued to dominate with $5.6 billion invested, and software saw $5.1 billion in funding. First-time financings also increased, with 796 companies receiving funding for the first time.
Venture capital investing declined in Q3 2004, with $4.3 billion invested in 601 companies. While this was below the previous quarter, it was equal to Q3 2003 levels. For the first nine months of 2004, $15.3 billion was invested compared to $13.3 billion for the same period in 2003, and full year 2004 is still expected to exceed 2003 totals. Life sciences and software industries continued to attract the most investment, receiving 29% and 22% respectively.
Venture Capital Investments Q4 06 - MoneyTree mensa25
Venture capital investing in the US hit $25.5 billion in 2006, a 10% increase in deal volume and 12% increase in dollar value from 2005. Life sciences saw the most growth, with biotech and medical devices reaching record high levels. Expansion stage companies and first-time financings also increased significantly. Software and industrial/energy sectors also experienced growth, while networking/equipment, computers, and financial services declined.
Venture capital investments hit a two-year high of $5.6 billion in Q2 2004 according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Thomson Venture Economics, and the National Venture Capital Association. Early stage and first-time financings increased after declining for several years. Life sciences remained the dominant sector, receiving 25% of investments. Software was the top industry with $1.2 billion invested in 212 companies. Overall, investment levels were stable rather than exuberant, indicating a solid outlook for the venture capital industry.
Life Sciences Regain Prominence in Venture Capital Arenamensa25
Venture capital investments in biotechnology and medical device companies totaled $4.7 billion in 2002, accounting for 22% of all venture capital investing. This was the highest proportion in seven years. While life sciences investing increased 70% from 1998, investing in other industries decreased 12% in the same period. Venture capital has played an important role in developing the life sciences industries for decades by providing patient capital and supporting companies through development. Valuations of life sciences companies have steadily increased over the past five years, unlike other industries where valuations fluctuated or declined.
The Non-Dilutive Cash Injection: Selling Your PatentsErik Oliver
Should you sell your patents for a cash infusion? If you have a patent portfolio, you may want to consider selling your patents to meet your liquidity needs. We analyze the steps to selling your patents, including developing the sales package and finding the right price.
- US venture capital investment declined significantly in 2009, with few IPO exits and decreased M&A activity, continuing a difficult exit environment. VC investment levels and number of deals declined to levels not seen since the 1990s.
- Protective investing increased as firms focused on supporting existing portfolio companies rather than new investments. Cleantech emerged as a new area of focus, outpacing software deals for the first time.
- Global VC activity showed signs of increasing, particularly in China, where the number of IPO exits grew. However, the overall number of global exit deals declined slightly from 2008.
- Global investment in fintech companies in the first half of 2018 hit $57.9 billion across 875 deals, already exceeding the total amount invested in all of 2017. This was driven by two massive deals totaling over $26 billion.
- Investment expanded beyond traditional areas and regions to include a broader range of technologies like AI and insurtech, as well as deals in countries like Brazil, Japan, and across Europe.
- Regulations pushing open banking are expected to further drive fintech investment by enabling new partnerships and business models utilizing consumer banking data.
The document summarizes global fintech investment trends in the first half of 2018. Key points:
- Global fintech investment reached $57.9 billion across 875 deals, already exceeding the total for 2017.
- Two large deals, Ant Financial's $14 billion raise and Vantiv's $12.9 billion acquisition of WorldPay, drove much of the growth.
- Investment expanded beyond traditional areas and regions into new technologies like AI and markets like Japan, Brazil, and Europe.
- Regulations like PSD2 and GDPR in Europe and upcoming open banking in other regions are expected to further propel fintech investment and innovation.
The document summarizes global fintech investment trends in the first half of 2018. Key points:
- Global fintech investment reached $57.9 billion across 875 deals, already exceeding the total for 2017.
- Two large deals, Ant Financial's $14 billion raise and Vantiv's $12.9 billion acquisition of WorldPay, drove much of the growth.
- Investment expanded beyond traditional areas and regions into new technologies like AI and markets like Japan, France, and Brazil.
- Regulations like PSD2 and GDPR in Europe and upcoming open banking in other regions are expected to further propel fintech investment and innovation.
BGX Investment Report covering venture capital flow into the period of 2018 Q4 and market sentiment for blockchain in 2019. Note: we are not talking about discredited ICOs or cryptocurrency predictions.
DealMarket Digest Issue111 - 4th October 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 111 - October 4th, 2013:
- Venture Capital in Europe Rebounds Ahead of US
- Buyouts Are up 19% This Year To-Date
- Europe’s Hottest Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
- Mega-buyout for Blackstone Hotel Investment
- Family Offices’ Growing Role in Silicon Valley
- Choosing a Private Equity Partner - The Investors View
DealMarket DIGEST Issue 111 // 04 October 2013CAR FOR YOU
The document summarizes recent news and trends in the private equity industry:
- Venture capital investment in Europe has rebounded ahead of the US and is up 30% from 2008 levels. Several European funds have had successful fundraising efforts.
- Global buyout deal volume is up 19% year-to-date in 2013 compared to 2012, though Q3 2013 saw a decline from Q2 2013. North America had more than twice the buyout deal value of Europe in Q3 2013.
- Family offices and high net worth individuals are playing a growing role in venture capital investments in Silicon Valley, particularly for later stage deals. Established funds seek their capital and expertise.
At mid-year, U.S. healthcare venture fundraising
reached $4.5 billion, and is on pace to closely match
the 2017 record of $9.1 billion. Great trends/insights from SVB.
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Venture Capital Investment Report Q2 2009
1. Contacts:
Clare Chachere, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 512-867-8737, clare.chachere@us.pwc.com
Lisa Peterson, Porter Novelli for PricewaterhouseCoopers, 512-241-2233, lisa.peterson@porternovelli.com
Emily Mendell, National Venture Capital Association, 610-565-3904, emendell@nvca.org
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT INCREASES IN Q2 2009
BUT REMAINS AT MID 1990 LEVELS
Life Sciences and Seed/Early Stage Deals Increase on Strength of Large Rounds
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2009 – Venture capitalists invested $3.7 billion in 612 deals
in the second quarter of 2009, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association
(NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. Quarterly investment activity
increased 15 percent in terms in dollars and remained essentially flat in number of deals
as compared to the first quarter of 2009 when $3.2 billion was invested in 603 deals.
Based upon the $6.9 billion invested during the first half of 2009, the annual total for the
full year will most likely mirror the venture investing levels seen in 1996 and 1997 when
annual investment levels ranged from $11 billion to $14 billion.
Mark Heesen, president of the NVCA remarked, "Halfway through 2009 we are seeing
more positive signs than at the beginning of the year, including an overall increase in
investment levels and an ongoing interest in seed and early stage funding. However, until
we see notable upticks in venture fundraising and exit activity – which drive investment
levels – we won’t expect considerable increases in the number of deals completed each
quarter. We continue to engage in a healthy debate as to the right level of funding for our
industry, especially given the clean tech category which, despite lower investment
levels this quarter, continues to offer a great deal of promise for future opportunities. As
we predicted last quarter, we continue to anticipate a gradual increase of investment
through the remainder of the year."
"Investments in Life Sciences companies represented the highest percentage of total VC
investments since the inception of the MoneyTree Report," noted Tracy Lefteroff, global
managing partner of the venture capital practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. "And,
while the largest deal of the quarter was a Biotechnology company, even if we exclude it,
the Biotech sector is still the largest single industry category for the quarter. With the
improvement we've seen over the past few months in the capital markets and a small
crack in the IPO window during Q2, we're already beginning to see VCs turn their focus
back to new investments, as the 67% increase in Seed and Early Stage fundings in the
second quarter would suggest. Based upon the current pace of investing during the first
2. two quarters, it's likely we'll exceed $15 billion in investments for the full year, a total
close to what we saw in 1997 before the Internet bubble."
Industry Analysis
The Life Sciences sector (Biotechnology and Medical Device industries combined)
experienced a significant rebound over the prior quarter, jumping 47 percent to $1.5
billion going into 160 deals during the second quarter. The increase in Life Sciences can
be attributed to a number of large deals completed in the quarter, including four of the top
10 deals. Investments in Life Sciences companies represented 41 percent of all
investment dollars and 26 percent of all deals in the second quarter, which is high
compared to historical norms.
The Biotechnology industry received the highest level of funding for all industries in the
quarter, jumping 54 percent over the first quarter with $888 million going into 85 deals.
The Software industry received the second highest level of funding and the most deals
completed with $644 million going into 135 rounds. This dollar level of investment was
flat compared to the first quarter of 2009 when $638 million went into 152 deals.
Medical Device investments also experienced an increase, rising 38 percent in terms of
dollars and 32 percent in deals with $628 million going into 75 deals.
The Clean Technology sector, which crosses traditional MoneyTree industries and
comprises alternative energy, pollution and recycling, power supplies and conservation,
saw a 15 percent increase in dollars over the first quarter with $274 million going into 42
deals. The number of deals completed in the second quarter remained flat compared to
the first quarter. These investment levels remain a fraction of the dollars invested in
Clean Tech in 2007 and 2008.
Internet-specific companies received $524 million into 124 deals in the second quarter, a
15 percent decrease in dollars and a 12 percent decrease in deals over the first quarter of
2009 when $593 million went into 135 deals. ‘Internet-Specific’ is a discrete
classification assigned to a company with a business model that is fundamentally
dependent on the Internet, regardless of the company’s primary industry category.
Other major industry sectors that experienced investment dollar declines in Q2 2009
included Semiconductors (5 percent decline to a 10-year low), Media and Entertainment
(48 percent decline) and Telecommunications (13 percent decline). Sectors which saw
increases in dollars included Networking and Equipment (112 percent increase),
Computers and Peripherals (262 percent increase) and IT services (28 percent increase).
Stage of Development
Seed and Early stage investing skyrocketed 67 percent in terms of dollars in the second
quarter of 2009, with $1.5 billion invested into 221 deals, compared to the first quarter
when venture capitalists invested $885 million into 233 deals. The largest deal of the
quarter was a Seed stage deal, which drove a significant percentage of the increase.
3. Seed/Early stage deals accounted for 38 percent of total deal volume in the second
quarter, unchanged from the first quarter. The average Seed deal in the second quarter
was $9.5 million, up significantly from $3.7 million in the first quarter; the average Early
stage deal was $5.6 million in Q2, up from $4.1 million in the prior quarter.
Expansion stage dollars increased 19 percent in the second quarter, with $1 billion going
into 172 deals. Overall, Expansion stage deals accounted for 28 percent of venture deals
in the second quarter, the same percentage as in the first quarter of 2009. The average
Expansion stage deal was $6.0 million, up from $5.2 million in the first quarter of 2009.
Investments in Later stage deals fell 20 percent in dollars and 2 percent in deals to $1.2
billion going into 207 rounds. Later stage deals accounted for 34 percent of total deal
volume in Q2, compared to 35 percent in Q1 2009 when $1.4 billion went into 212 deals.
The average Later stage deal in the second quarter was $5.6 million, which decreased
from $6.8 million in the prior quarter.
First-Time Financings
First-time financing (companies receiving venture capital for the first time) dollars
increased 9 percent while the number of first-time deals declined by 5 percent in the
second quarter when $678 million went into 141 companies. This represents the lowest
number of first-time deals since 1994. First-time financings accounted for 18 percent of
all dollars and 23 percent of all deals in the second quarter compared to 19 percent of all
dollars and 25 percent of all deals in the first quarter of 2009.
Companies in the Biotechnology, Medical Device and Software industries received the
highest level of first-time dollars. The average first-time deal in the second quarter was
$4.8 million compared to $4.2 million one quarter ago. Seed/Early stage companies
received the bulk of first-time investments, garnering 73 percent of the dollars and 72
percent of the deals.
MoneyTree Report results are available online at www.pwcmoneytree.com and
www.nvca.org.
Note to the Editor
Information included in this release or related venture capital investment data should be
cited in the following way: “The MoneyTree™ Report by PricewaterhouseCoopers and
the National Venture Capital Association based on data from Thomson Reuters” or
“PwC/NVCA MoneyTree™ Report based on data from Thomson Reuters.” After the first
reference, subsequent references may refer to PwC/NVCA MoneyTree Report,
PwC/NVCA or MoneyTree Report. Charts and tables displaying the data are sourced to
“PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report,
Data: Thomson Reuters.” After the first reference, subsequent references may refer to
PwC/NVCA MoneyTree Report, PwC/NVCA, MoneyTree Report or MoneyTree.
4. About the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association
MoneyTree™ Report
The MoneyTree™ Report measures cash-for-equity investments by the professional
venture capital community in private emerging companies in the U.S. It is based on data
provided by Thomson Reuters. The survey includes the investment activity of
professional venture capital firms with or without a U.S. office, SBICs, venture arms of
corporations, institutions, investment banks and similar entities whose primary activity is
financial investing. Where there are other participants such as angels, corporations, and
governments, in a qualified and verified financing round the entire amount of the round is
included. Qualifying transactions include cash investments by these entities either
directly or by participation in various forms of private placement. All recipient
companies are private, and may have been newly-created or spun-out of existing
companies.
The survey excludes debt, buyouts, recapitalizations, secondary purchases, IPOs,
investments in public companies such as PIPES (private investments in public entities),
investments for which the proceeds are primarily intended for acquisition such as roll-
ups, change of ownership, and other forms of private equity that do not involve cash such
as services-in-kind and venture leasing.
Investee companies must be domiciled in one of the 50 U.S. states or DC even if
substantial portions of their activities are outside the United States.
Data is primarily obtained from a quarterly survey of venture capital practitioners
conducted by Thomson Reuters. Information is augmented by other research techniques
including other public and private sources. All data is subject to verification with the
venture capital firms and/or the investee companies. Only professional independent
venture capital firms, institutional venture capital groups, and recognized corporate
venture capital groups are included in venture capital industry rankings.
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) represents approximately 460
venture capital firms in the United States. NVCA's mission is to foster greater
understanding of the importance of venture capital to the U.S. economy, and support
entrepreneurial activity and innovation. According to a 2009 Global Insight study,
venture-backed companies accounted for 12.1 million jobs and $2.9 trillion in revenue in
the U.S. in 2008. The NVCA represents the public policy interests of the venture capital
community, strives to maintain high professional standards, provides reliable industry
data, sponsors professional development, and facilitates interaction among its members.
For more information about the NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Equity & Venture Capital Practice is part of
the Global Technology Industry Group, www.pwcglobaltech.com. The group is
comprised of industry professionals who deliver a broad spectrum of services to meet the
needs of fast-growth technology start-ups and agile, global giants in key industry
segments: networking & computers, software & Internet, semiconductors, life sciences
and private equity & venture capital. PricewaterhouseCoopers is a recognized leader in
each industry segment with services for technology clients in all stages of growth.