Venture-cap investments climb 53 pct in 2Q
(AP) -- Venture capitalists funneled more money into U.S. startups in the second quarter, indicating continuing confidence that the economy is on the mend.
(AP) -- Venture capitalists funneled more money into U.S. startups in the second quarter, indicating continuing confidence that the economy is on the mend.
Business
Jul 16, 2010
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Shifty eyes long have been thought to signify a person's problem telling the truth. Now a group of University of Utah researchers are taking that old adage to a new level.
Engineering
Jul 12, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Why do entrepreneurs flock to startup meccas like the Silicon Valley or Boston? A recent working paper shows that density or thickness of local input markets translates into faster productivity and higher ...
Economics & Business
Jun 10, 2010
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It seems every major tech giant is celebrating a landmark birthday these days. This year, it's been Microsoft (35), Cisco Systems (25) and Yahoo (15). Next year, IBM turns a century old, and Apple hits 35.
Business
May 17, 2010
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The World Wide Web won over Wall Street in 1995, when Netscape's dazzling debut ushered in the dot-com era.
Internet
Mar 29, 2010
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The lagging economy is hurting Massachusetts' vaunted life-sciences industry, and might especially hinder the development of new drugs, according to a report released today by MIT researchers.
Other
Jan 8, 2010
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When a Redwood City company called Codexis disclosed Monday that it had filed documents in preparation of a Wall Street offering, some people said, "Co-who?"
Business
Jan 8, 2010
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(AP) -- When a private spaceship soared over California to claim a $10 million prize, daredevil venture capitalist Alan Walton was 68 and thought he'd soon be on a rocket ride of his own.
Space Exploration
Oct 3, 2009
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Twitter, the micro-blogging platform which has attracted tens of millions of users but has yet to make money, has changed its terms to potentially open up the free service to advertisers.
Internet
Sep 11, 2009
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(AP) -- Venture capitalists cut their U.S. investments in half during the spring, the second-consecutive quarter to mark a more than 50 percent decline, leaving the money flowing to startups at the slowest trickle in 12 ...
Business
Jul 21, 2009
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