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March 01, 2010 08:30 ET | Source: Novak Biddle Venture Partners

WealthEngine Secures Series A Round of Venture Financing

BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - March 1, 2010) - WealthEngine, the leading and fastest growing wealth research services firm for nonprofit organizations and financial services companies, announced...
February 25, 2010 10:57 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

National Venture Capital Association Applauds Startup Visa Act of 2010

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - February 25, 2010) - The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today recognized the StartUpVisa Act of 2010, introduced by Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and...
February 24, 2010 09:00 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

National Venture Capital Association Recognizes Congresswoman Anna Eshoo as a Champion of Innovation With the American Spirit Award for 2010

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - February 24, 2010) - For the first time, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) bestowed its annual American Spirit Award to a member of Congress,...
February 01, 2010 08:00 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

Venture Capital Industry Sees Further Deterioration of 10-Year Returns

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - February 1, 2010) - Venture capital performance improved slightly in the shortest and longest time horizons ending September 30, 2009 but continued to deteriorate in the...
January 22, 2010 08:38 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

2009 Venture Investment Declines to Lowest Levels in More Than a Decade

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - January 22, 2010) - Venture capitalists invested $17.7 billion in 2,795 deals in 2009, marking the lowest level of dollar investment since 1997, according to the...
January 08, 2010 10:39 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

NVCA Supports First Ever ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - January 8, 2010) - The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is strongly encouraging its members from around the country to attend the U.S. Department of Energy's...
December 16, 2009 08:00 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

Venture Capitalists Are Optimistic for 2010 Despite Predictions for Industry Contraction

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - December 16, 2009) - Venture capitalists are cautiously optimistic about the improving nature of their ecosystem in the coming year, yet are realistic about an...
December 15, 2009 08:00 ET | Source: Chrysalis Ventures

My Health Direct Closes $4M in Series A Financing Led by Chrysalis Ventures

DELAFIELD, WI--(Marketwire - December 15, 2009) - My Health Direct, Inc. today announced that it has closed $4 million in Series A Financing led by Chrysalis Ventures, and that David A. Jones, Jr.,...
December 09, 2009 16:36 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

House of Representatives Penalizes Job Creators to Pay for Year End Tax Extensions

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - December 9, 2009) - Today's House passage of The Tax Extenders Act of 2009 HR 4213 will harm venture-backed job creation at a time when America is striving for economic...
November 20, 2009 08:00 ET | Source: National Venture Capital Association

More Than 24,000 Jobs Filled at Venture-Backed Start-Ups This Year; Employees Creatively Explain Draw to Emerging Companies

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - The efficiency of the venture-backed company job market was highlighted today as The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and the online job...