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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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redphaseJim Smith@redphase·
15 Apr

It was a talent pipeline issue that held them back previously, I'm sure. https://j.mp/3x0jSrC

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15 Apr

Boston-based #insurtech Gradient A.I. raises ~$20MM Series B, will be hiring. https://j.mp/3uWPUTh

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redphaseJim Smith@redphase·
14 Apr

Mastercard in collaboration with Swedish #fintech @doconomy to offer card-holders a snapshot of the carbon emissions generated by their purchases across spending categories: https://j.mp/2Q5pWya

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redphaseJim Smith@redphase·
13 Apr

A hearty congratulations to all the PR people out there working for VC firms. Your hard work has been noticed. https://bit.ly/2ROMZv4

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redphaseJim Smith@redphase·
13 Apr

Citi, BofA to create an independent, multi-dealer fixed-income trading platform focusing first on the CLO and syndicated loan market: https://j.mp/3sePwxY #fintech

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