What’s really happening to venture capital industry?

What’s really happening to venture capital industry?

Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist at Benchmark Capital, has written one of the clearest explanations yet about what is happening to the venture capital industry.

Bottom line: Don’t be surprised if the number of VC firms in the U.S. is cut in half. And don’t be… Continue Reading

Obama administration to tighten regulation on VCs?

Obama administration to tighten regulation on VCs?

Venture capitalists may soon be facing more stringent reporting requirements, according to testimony from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner today about the Obama administration’s plans to overhaul the country’s financial regulations.

But many details still need to be filled in, and there will probably be plenty of… Continue Reading

Red 5 Studios wants to bring Web 2.0 to games — raises $18.5M

Red 5 Studios wants to bring Web 2.0 to games — raises $18.5M

Red 5 Studios, a new start-up formed by the team that built popular online game World of Warcraft (WoW), has raised $18.5 million in venture capital to create online games that integrate more social networking aspects from the outset.

The funding comes from Benchmark and Sierra… Continue Reading