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Why Venture Capitalists Are Investing in International Startups

David Teten

According to a report by the National Venture Capital Association, 1/3 of all venture-backed publicly traded companies between 2006 and 2012 had at least one foreign-born entrepreneur. More than 40% of the Fortune 500 companies were founded by an immigrant or the child of an immigrant. Companies founded by immigrants.

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Why Venture Capitalists Are Investing in International Startups

David Teten

According to a report by the National Venture Capital Association, 1/3 of all venture-backed publicly traded companies between 2006 and 2012 had at least one foreign-born entrepreneur. More than 40% of the Fortune 500 companies were founded by an immigrant or the child of an immigrant. Companies founded by immigrants.

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Bitesize Monday: Israeli Startup Headlines

VC Cafe

Venture capital Rounds. million in its third financing round led by Pitango Venture Capital. Japan’s Softbank and current investors General Catalyst, Spark Capital, and Union Square Ventures also participated. Israeli venture capital news. Footbo raises $2.5 has raised $16.5

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – April 2012 Edition

VC Cafe

Inventor Benny Landa, who previously founded digital printing technology company Indigo, which was sold to HP in 2001 for $830 million said:“Each press can print in up to eight colors and operate at 600 dpi or 1200 dpi resolution, at speeds up to 11,000 sheets per hour.”. BG NEGEV LICENSES PARKINSON’S DRUG PLATFORM. Israelis are online 32.1

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

Once fully operational, it will be a 140,000-square-foot space meant to serve as a landing pad for international startups looking to expand to the United States. In addition, HOF has backed 6 companies with roots in Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, India, and Russia. (In