http://news.prlog.org/tag/venture-capital/venture capital - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12149864-investors-seek-gf-joe-bakery-road-show-knocks-out-crowd-sourcing.htmlInvestors are seeking out gluten free companies and this may be the one, Joseph "GFJOE" Anthony Camerieri, CEO GF Joe Brands & Bakery,llc. a leading local bakery expert in gluten free foods is expanding his brand. http://www.prlog.org/12158510-emerging-market-new-independent-study-autonomous-unmanned-aircraft-systems-and-whom-to-watch.htmlMarket Review and Study Identifies Top 5 Companies to watch as the U.S. Domestic Unmanned Aircraft Systems market takes flight. http://www.prlog.org/12155629-university-crowdfunding-new-capital-approach-for-tomorrows-innovation.htmlCrowdfunding has been identified as an emerging investment vehicle that may be better positioned to support the capital requirements of translational research, proof of concept projects, and early-stage start-ups than more traditional capital sources http://www.prlog.org/12155611-the-new-innovation-capital-university-affiliated-technology-and-start-up-gap-funding.htmlVenture Capital for developmentally-rigorous, early-stage technology and start-ups is dead. Research universities, often a source for this future innovation, have offered a solution to this dearth in available capital through gap funding programs. http://www.prlog.org/12145698-join-njen-and-the-regions-leading-angel-investor-groups-and-learn-how-to-get-your-start-up-funded.htmlOn June 12, the New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network (NJEN), a non-profit organization providing educational and informational services to entrepreneurs and investors, will host its annual “A Gathering of Angels” from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/12136582-you-can-help-startups-succeed-with-startup-icon.htmlYOU can help startups succeed, all over the world!!! Join Startup Icon´s indiegogo campaign to help reach and connect entrepreneurs anywhere in the world with Silicon Valley investors without leaving their city! 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Pitchcrawl returns to New York on February 28, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12083203-whitepaper-illinois-losing-innovation-race-regulatory-and-economic-uncertainty-hinder-tech-growth.htmlA whitepaper released this week, Technology Ecosystem in Illinois: 2012, found Illinois lags in nearly every area that drives the next-generation technology economy. http://www.prlog.org/12083182-market-intelligence-report-shows-investment-opportunity-of-phenomenal-growth-potential-cord-blood.htmlAccording to the author, BioInformant, this soon to be released 2013 edition of “Capitalizing on Opportunities in Cord Blood Industry Growth” details the cord blood banking industry’s 2,100% growth in the past and its growth potential. http://www.prlog.org/12082644-home-decor-retail-startup-the-ivory-company-raises-525000-in-angel-funding.htmlThe Ivory Company, an Atlanta based home-décor company focused on curating an assortment of gently priced quality home merchandise in white and ivory, announces the closing of an angel round of investment capital. http://www.prlog.org/12077292-9th-annual-peak-pitch-vermont-gives-entrepreneurs-lift-march-8.htmlFreshTracks Capital announces the return of Peak Pitch Vermont on Friday March 8th. Now in its ninth year, Peak Pitch gives entrepreneurs and investors a wonderful opportunity to network on the slopes of the Sugarbush Resort. http://www.prlog.org/12065995-san-diego-venture-group-elects-new-members-to-board-of-directors.htmlCombined expertise of eight new members will help grow San Diego’s venture community. http://www.prlog.org/12065149-breakthrough-article-in-nature-substantiates-thermalins-new-insulins.htmlAn article has been published in the journal Nature that provides a rationale for the unique and advantageous activity of several of the insulin analogs under development at Thermalin. http://www.prlog.org/12061895-asg-eye-hospitals-raises-50-crores-from-sequoia-capital.htmlASG Eye Hospitals, a Rajasthan based group of super specialty eye hospitals has announced it has raised Rs. 50 crores from Sequoia Capital. The funding will be used to support expansion in central and north India. http://www.prlog.org/12061687-xoompark-to-present-at-investors-choice-conference-in-midway-utah.htmlXoomPark, an exciting young business based in Provo, Utah, is one of twenty-two promising companies that will present at the 29th Annual Investors Choice® Venture Capital Conference at the Zermatt Resort & Spa in Midway, Utah, on February 7, 2013 http://www.prlog.org/12061311-venture-outlook-2013-jan-24-event-to-showcase-investment-trends-topics.htmlSan Diego Venture Group annual breakfast program to take place at Marriott Del Mar; more than 300 expected to attend. http://www.prlog.org/12060837-venture-capital-angel-network-to-be-showcased-at-innovation-economy-expo.htmlFundingPost to bring network of $107 billion in capital to the May 9, 2013 event. http://www.prlog.org/12059421-cnbc-tv18-launches-indias-angels-first-ever-special-series-on-vcs-and-angel-investors.htmlCNBC-TV18 is set to launch ‘India’s Angels’, India’s first ever special TV series on Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and Seed Funds. http://www.prlog.org/12052306-ensuring-successful-jvs-and-business-deals-under-myanmars-fil-where-opportunities-abound.htmlCentre for Management Technology’s 3rd New Myanmar Investment Summit 2013 unravels the complexities of the new foreign investment law, profit repatriation mechanisms, land leasing as well as technical staff availability and other vital concerns. http://www.prlog.org/12043277-blurtopia-wins-10000-in-funding-at-san-diego-venture-groups-pitchfest-2012-event.html- Winner chosen from eleven semi-finalists; 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Blackboard CEO Michael Chasen will also serve as the Keynote. http://www.prlog.org/11978602-senior-management-appointments-at-headland-capital-partners.htmlHeadland announced the appointment of George Raffini as Chairman and Marcus Thompson as Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of the firm. The firm also named Douglas Ng as Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Development.