Ex-Googlers’ firm Merus Capital raising $125M fund

Ex-Googlers’ firm Merus Capital raising $125M fund

Merus Capital, a venture firm founded by former Google and Microsoft executives, is raising $125 million for its debut fund, and has raised $10 million so far, according to an SEC regulatory filing cited by VentureWire. The firm focuses on three areas of investment —… Continue Reading

Ex-Googlers back DeviceVM, a company that loads your computer faster

DeviceVM, a maker of software that lets you check your email, chat and surf the web within seconds of turning on your computer, has raised a small third round of funding.

The backing, $1 million, comes from Merus Capital, the new firm founded by departed business… Continue Reading

Another day, another key Googler departs

Another day, another key Googler departs

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Salman Ullah, Google’s VP of corporate development, has left the company to found a venture firm called Copper River Partners, we’ve learned from a source. Ullah’s LinkedIn profile confirms he is an “owner” of the firm.

[Update: While Ullah’s LinkedIn profile says Copper River Partners, a commenter… Continue Reading