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BY jim
FILED UNDER: Venture Capital
2013 November 17

Unpitch Boston

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This is a really nice idea. Unpitch is a new event at which 60 entrepreneurs will sit down on December 11th with well-known angel and early-stage venture investors. No presentations or demos. Just sit down and talk. No fees, either. … READ MORE

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BY jim
FILED UNDER: Venture Capital
2013 September 25

The Good, the Bad and A Fistful of Dollars

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The Q2 PwC MoneyTree Report came out last week showing that investment activity by corporate venture arms is on the upswing. Corporate VCs participated in nearly 16% of venture deals in the second quarter. I have seen corporate VC efforts … READ MORE

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If you are interested in cold-water fisheries in Eastern Massachusetts, this map, put together by @NepRWA and @GreaterBostonTU is pretty cool. http://j.mp/3iSXpWH

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A little info about new Boston-based angel group @TbdAngels, which is backing pre-launch #fintech startup @zingeroo_inc: http://j.mp/2Y24f2u

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.@avivaplc appoints Ben Luckett chief innovation officer, asks @anthemis to invest its capital in early- and growth-stage companies advancing digital transformation of financial services: http://j.mp/3sHlpAy How much capital? They don't say. #fintech

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.@Bpifrance is increasing its investments in French #fintech by €100MM: http://j.mp/2MfqTlv

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