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Facebook deflates any thought of new tech bubble

The horrendous stock market debut for Facebook suggests investors are not ready to jump in and create another tech bubble despite big expectations for social media, analysts say.

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Sequoia tech legend to step back for medical reasons

Michael Moritz, a venture capitalist who provided early backing for firms including Google and Yahoo!, is stepping back from management at Sequoia Capital for medical reasons.

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Jack Ma: English teacher turned Internet billionaire

After being knocked back by American venture capitalists in 1999, Jack Ma -- a cash-strapped entrepreneur -- convinced friends to give him $60,000 to start Chinese online retailer Alibaba.com.

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created May 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Venture capital investments fall 19 percent in 1Q

(AP) -- Funding for startups fell 19 percent in the first three months of the year, as cautious venture capitalists funneled less money into fewer deals.

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Facebook insiders stay pals

All eyes are on Facebook Inc., which is on the verge of a $100-billion initial public stock offering.

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Soft ray looks to save lives by developing rapid, low-cost system for detection of bacteria in blood platelets

Paul E. Johnson envisions the day when most citizens can have their blood platelets checked quickly for bacteria at a low cost. And he has created the technology that he believes can make a difference in eventually ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Japanese entrepreneurs aim for Silicon Valley

For an emerging generation of Japanese innovators, the dream isn't a job for life at a big company. They have new ambitions, and they're determined to go places. Especially Silicon Valley.

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created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

VC firm Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.5B to invest

(AP) -- A venture capital firm started by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Andreessen has raised an additional $1.5 billion to invest in promising technology startups.

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Venture capital investments up 19 percent in 4Q

(AP) -- Funding for startups rose 19 percent in the fourth quarter as venture capitalists fueled money into more companies in the Internet, clean technology and other sectors.

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Zynga's IPO flop could hurt some Silicon Valley startups

Zynga's unexpected IPO flop this month could be bad news for other Silicon Valley startups.

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created Dec 30, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Tech startups establish beachhead in L.A.

The Los Angeles tech scene has buzz, glitzy backers and even a catchy nickname: Silicon Beach.

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created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Netscape co-founder nixes Yahoo! leadership role

Netscape co-founder turned Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen on Friday shot down reports he was in line to take an executive role at struggling Internet pioneer Yahoo!.

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StumbleUpon overhaul opens more avenues to explore

StumbleUpon is adding more avenues to meander through its online content recommendation service.

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created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Venture investments grow in 3Q from last year

(AP) -- Venture capitalists invested more money in more U.S. startups in the third quarter than they did a year earlier - especially in the software industry.

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Silicon Valley elite honor Steve Jobs

Silicon Valley nobility and political heavyweights paid tribute to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on Sunday at a private memorial service at Stanford University, local media said.

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created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0