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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

And this is happening in mezzanine (pre-IPO) deals as well. That said, for every set of global challenges there are entrepreneurs dreaming of solutions, solving big problems and ready to lead us into the next 20 years. And post IPO deals, although these tend to correct more quickly. Why does all this matter?

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Venture Capital Access Program launches to aid women and diverse entrepreneurs

David Teten

Founded in 1970, NAIC firms invest in venture (early stage/later stage) and private equity (growth/buyout/mezzanine/distressed/secondary funds). domestic market.

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

Jonathan sometimes refers to their investments as “micro-mezzanine” because “mezz is typically structured as a contractual periodic payment, with some equity-like upside, but subordinate to other debt… so most lenders look at it like equity. Region: Global with focus on Europe and US . redemption, revenue share, etc.)

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Particular application in impact capital. to 15.0%.

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My Plan to Master Video Conferencing

Feld Thoughts

I’m on an UP Global board meeting right now using GoToMeeting – it’s working fine, although I’m staring at one person (instead of the room) since the video is on a laptop on the end of the table. At the high end, we use Oblong’s Mezzanine. solid everything.)

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This Friday at NYU-Annual Stern Private Equity Conference

David Teten

. · Paul Fox – Managing Director – Cerberus Real Estate. · Richard Mack – CEO – Area Real Estate Partners. · Rahul Culas - Managing Director and Co-Head of the Energy Mezzanine Opportunities – The Carlyle Group. · Erik Einset – Operating Principal – Global Infrastructure Partners. · Adi Blum – Director – First (..)

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Venture Capital in the Rockies Winter 2010 Unveils Promising Growth Companies Ahead of Conference

VC Adventure

Additional Colorado Representatives · TruEffect merges the interactivity and reach of the Web, with the precision and effectiveness of direct marketing to deliver increased media performance and unparalleled new insights to global advertisers. TopSchool, Inc. Clementine Arts markets the first full line of natural art supplies for children.