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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

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We have previously raised funds in 1996 ($200 million), 2000 ($400 million) and 2008/9 ($200 million). Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. Let’s start with the fund. This month we closed our 4th fund of $200 million.

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Want to Know How First Round Capital was Started?

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Howard Morgan earned a PhD in Operations Research/Computer Science in 1968. In the early 80’s he left academia to work on venture capital investing with Jim Simons, Renaissance Technologies. Infonautics went public in 1996 and Half.com was sold to eBay in 2000. and Half.com. Then 500 of those get a one hour meeting.

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15 Mobile Security Best Practices For SMBs (Or Anyone Else For That Matter)

YoungUpstarts

No one would suggest eliminating smartphones from our day-to-day lives and business operations, so following some simple mobile security guidelines can make all the difference in protecting your private information. Take a moment to review the requested permissions. Use of this feature will also reduce battery life. formerly CA).

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How to Hack Growth When Growth Stalls

ConversionXL

One of the greatest threats to long-term success is when companies aren’t vigilant enough about responding to the changes in their market—whether it’s by failing to spot product or channel fatigue, acknowledge new competition, make needed updates to products or marketing adjustments in a timely fashion, or embrace new technology coming online.

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How and Why To Be an Angel Investor

David Teten

These companies can range from tech startups to food trucks to retail stores. 1961- 1996. Top performers conduct 40 hours or more of due diligence per investment and stick with companies as active advisors.[3]. Q: What is the typical profile of angel investors? Q: Why do people become angel investors? approx 2004-09.

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In a Strong Wind Even Turkeys Can Fly

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We worked together at Andersen Consulting between 1996-99 when the markets were booming. Within a year, by late 2000 / early 2001 consulting firms were firing people en masse. Accenture opened massive operations in India & China and continued its industry dominance. He always was. I’m only a 386 processor.&#.

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A New Era For Entrepreneurs And Startups Has Begun

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a report just out, a record 156 operating companies went public in the U.S. That is a 65% increase in the number of IPOs over 2012, and the highest proceeds raised since the year 2000. Most now routinely buy startups for new technology and new products. Initial Public Offerings (IPO) are back as an exit strategy.

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