Venture capital

Karolinska Development AB has published its interim report January – June 2015.

University of Twente launches a student-run fund to back its spin-outs

Making sure the technology works is only part of the formula for a successful spin-out. Business sense and collaboration with potential customers are also critical

Concerns about job security and a relentless lifestyle are holding back would-be biotech entrepreneurs. Academics need to be shown the fun and energy of being in the start-up world says Kevin Johnson of Index Ventures

Start-up entrepreneurs learn how to pitch their companies at a joint EIT and Science|Business master class

Venture capital is the driving force of much entrepreneurial activity and Europe needs to look to the US role model to understand how it can promote and develop its venture capital sector, says a new report

As the US venture capital industry celebrates its 65th year, firms are seeking new ways to boost returns and grow their operations and portfolios.

After the turbulence of credit crunch and recession, US venture capitalists regained some confidence in 2010. More money is becoming available for seed investments and start-ups, and the words Initial, Public and Offering are creeping back into the lexicon

More cleantech companies are getting capital, says US market analysts Kachan & Co.

Index Ventures raised $400 million dollars in its last fund, of which about half will be invested in life science start-ups. Senior partner, Francesco de Rubertis says personalised medicine will take a large share of this.