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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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View All Search Results » Subscribe. Advertising. based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource.

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In Silicon Valley, Founders Fight for Control

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View All Search Results » |. About 14% of the technology firms that have held initial public offerings between January 2011 and the end of June 2012 went public with at least two share classes—more than twice the 6.4% Advertising. Advertise Locally. Financial News. Virtual Stock Exchange.