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VCPro Database 2008

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008 Edition Now Available!
VCPro Database 2008 (11th Edition) is a downloadable venture capital and private equity directory with complete profiles of over 3,700 venture capital firms worldwide. Compiled by a veteran VC researcher, VCPro Venture Capital Database is available in both Windows and Macintosh formats. (Newly updated for 2008)

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CVCA's 2008 Annual Conference

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CVCA's 2008 Annual Conference
May 28-30, 2008, The Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
Organizer: CVCA

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PE Networking Chicago Fundraising & Deal Financing

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PE Networking Chicago Fundraising & Deal Financing
June 11, 2008, The Fairmont, Chicago, IL
Organizer: Thomson Financial

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Venture Capital Investment Declines in Q1 2008 According to the MoneyTree Report

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC, April 21, 2008-- Venture capitalists invested $7.1 billion in 922 deals in the first quarter of 2008, according to the MoneyTree(TM) Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. Quarterly investment activity was down 8.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2007 when $7.8 billion was invested in 1,045 deals, with 11 of the 16 industries tracked in the survey experiencing a decrease in the level of investment and 14 of the 16 experiencing a decline in deal volume. Despite the decline, the first quarter was well within recent quarterly investment levels and the fifth highest quarter since 2001.

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Sample Private Placement Memorandum

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Private Placement is an extremely complex document. The primary purpose of a PPM is to give the entrepreneur the opportunity to present all potential risks to the investor. The PPM protects the entrepreneur in the event that the investment goes sour! That's why it's so important that the private placement memorandum be accurate and complete.

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2008 Venture Capital Fundraising Activity Slows in First Quarter

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, April 14, 2008-- Fifty-seven venture capital firms raised $6.3 billion in the first quarter of 2008 according to Thomson Financial and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). The number of funds raised in the first quarter of 2008 decreased by 31% from the same period in 2007 while the dollar value remained unchanged.

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Despite Credit Woes, U.S. Private Equity Firms Raise $58.5 Billion in 1ST Quarter, Up 32%

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, April 7, 2008-- In the first quarter of 2008, U.S. private equity firms raised $58.5 billion in 81 funds, up nearly 32% over the $44.3 billion raised in 68 funds during the first quarter of 2007, according to industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst. Last year's full-year record now stands at $309 billion.

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U.S. VC-Backed Liquidity Drops to $8.2 Billion in 1Q08, Lowest Since 2005

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2008-- In the first quarter of 2008, liquidity generated by mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs) of venture-backed companies in the U.S. fell to $8.2 billion, the lowest quarterly total since the fourth quarter of 2005, according to the Quarterly U.S. Liquidity Report released today by Dow Jones VentureSource, the premier source for accurate, comprehensive venture capital data.

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Venture-Backed Exits Decline Significantly in First Quarter 2008

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, April 1, 2008-- Only five venture-backed initial public offerings totaling $282.7 billion in proceeds were issued in the first quarter of 2008, according to the Exit Poll report by Thomson Financial and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). This volume represents the lowest quarterly number of IPO's since the second quarter of 2003 when there were two issues. Similarly, the venture-backed M&A market had only 56 deals in the fourth quarter, 20 of which had a combined disclosed value totaling $2.5 billion. The acquisitions volume represented one of the lowest quarterly levels in the past decade.

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Ultimate Funding and Operations Package

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This is a bundled package for entrepreneurs who are interested in having a tool belt of resources at their disposal. There are eight primary components of the Ultimate Funding and Operations Package:
1. Sample Private Placement Memorandum
2. Series A Term Sheet Package
3. Venture Capital / Investment Pitch
4. Venture Capital / Angel Investor Due Diligence Checklist
5. Venture Capital Glossary of Terms
6. Non-Disclosure Package
7. Employment Agreement Package
8. Bridge Financing Agreement

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Sample Venture Capital Pitch

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This is a PowerPoint presentation for firms that are looking to begin pitching for angel investment or venture capital. Whether it be venture capitalists, angels or strategic investors, the pitch must follow certain criteria within certain time constraints. This presentation was developed over the course of over 50 pitches to venture capital institutions and angel investors all over the country.��This investment pitch raised over $9 million in venture financing for my company and is used as a template in my consulting practice for other startup companies seeking to raise capital.

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Venture Capital StarterPak

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This is a bundled package for entrepreneurs who are serious about raising venture capital. There are five primary components of the StarterPak:

1. Venture Capital / Investment Pitch.
2. Series A Term Sheet Package.
3. Venture Capital / Angel Investor Due Diligence Checklist.
4. Venture Capital Glossary of Terms.
5. Non-Disclosure Package.

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The Alternative to an Initial Public Offering

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For over a year, the market for initial public offerings (IPO) for promising private companies has been slow. In 2007, there were just 234 IPOs, down from a decade high of 486 in 1999. As a result, private companies and their investors (including venture capital and private equity backed companies) have been left without a crucial exit strategy.

Source: Kevin A. Pollack, Esq., Managing Director, Paragon Capital LP

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Fenwick & West's San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital Survey Shows Continued Improvement in Valuations in Fourth Quarter of 2007

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2008-- Fenwick & West LLP, one of the nation�s premier law firms providing comprehensive legal services to high technology and life science clients, today announced results of its Fourth Quarter 2007 San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital Survey.

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Planigent Business Plan Template

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This is the template you have been looking for. The Planigent Business Plan Template is a fully written business plan developed by the pros at Planigent. Fill in the blanks and replace the generic company, industry, and product references with your own details.

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