ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 20, 2012

Today’s venture capital deal flow to innovative new companies looks a lot like a fat man trying to squeeze into a slim Italian suit. Today, venture capital deal flow has slowed to a relative trickle, just $28.4 billion was invested in startups by venture capitalists in 2011. It just doesn’t fit. Slimmer Pickings.

Venture Capital 127

Venture Capital San Francisco Deal Flow Atlanta 127

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 20, 2012

Today’s venture capital deal flow to innovative new companies looks a lot like a fat man trying to squeeze into a slim Italian suit. Today, venture capital deal flow has slowed to a relative trickle, just $28.4 billion was invested in startups by venture capitalists in 2011. It just doesn’t fit.

Venture Capital 66

Venture Capital Deal Flow Atlanta Incubator 66

K9 Ventures

MAY 14, 2011

Incubators and Accelerators : Incubators and accelerators have to a large extent replaced the funding from friends and family. The incubators and accelerators are investing $15-$50K in a large number of early stage teams (the current YC class has 60+ teams !). Incubator / Accelerator. Deals/Year. Super Angel.

Preferred Stock 125

Preferred Stock Seed Stage Incubator Early Stage 125

VC Cafe

JULY 20, 2010

38% of venture capitalists believe that their focus should be on updating the technological incubators program. Only 60% of respondents claimed deal flow activity will increase, in comparison to 72% in previous quarter. Only 14% believe that the Treasury should encourage mature Israeli companies to acquire Israeli startups.

Mezzanine 92

Mezzanine Venture Capital IPO 92