Andreessen-Horowitz raises $1.5B for third fund in three years

Since it was founded in June of 2009 Andreessen-Horowitz has emerged as the hottest new name in venture funding. Part of the firm’s cache comes from its aggressive approach. Today’s announcement that Andreessen-Horowtiz has raised another $1.5 billion, which everyone knew was coming, will only increase that. Overall, this means Andreessen-Horowitz has $2.7 billion under management.

The company has a few exits with Skype, Groupon, and Zynga. On deck in its portfolio is Facebook, which … Continue Reading

Number of venture firms raising money at 16-year low in Q2

Money raised by venture capital firms to fund startups is on the rise, but the number of venture capital firms raising that money is at a 16 year low.

The number fell by nearly a quarter, from 48 firms in the second quarter of 2010 to 37 firms in the second quarter this year, according to data compiled by the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters.

A total of 76 venture capital firms raised … Continue Reading

Active Implants, pliable hip-device maker, raises $6.7M tranche

Money raised by venture capital firms to fund startups is on the rise, but the number of venture capital firms raising that money is at a 16 year low.

The number fell by nearly a quarter, from 48 firms in the second quarter of 2010 to 37 firms in the second quarter this year, according to data compiled by the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters.

A total of 76 venture capital firms raised … Continue Reading

BaroFold pulls in $12M for protein-refolding technology

Money raised by venture capital firms to fund startups is on the rise, but the number of venture capital firms raising that money is at a 16 year low.

The number fell by nearly a quarter, from 48 firms in the second quarter of 2010 to 37 firms in the second quarter this year, according to data compiled by the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters.

A total of 76 venture capital firms raised … Continue Reading