March 29, 2017
When Is a Unicorn Really Worth $1 Billion?
In an era of ambitious startup valuations, it’s important to remember how difficult it is to grow and sustain a viable ‘unicorn’ – a company…
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March 29, 2017
November 18, 2013
The Role of the Board in the IPO Process
Recently IPO or looking to go public in the next 12-18 months? Then you don’t want to miss the Pre- and Post-IPO Board Forum, hosted by…
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September 25, 2013
Why the Rocket Fuel IPO is good news for MediaMath
Shares of Rocket Fuel (NASDAQ: FUEL) literally took off on its first day as a publicly traded company. After pricing at the high end of the expected…
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October 5, 2012
Week in Review: Third Quarter 2012 Venture-Backed IPOs Double Year Over Year
The third quarter is officially under our belts, and the first venture capital numbers are already out. Ten venture-backed IPOs raised $1.1 billion in the…
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July 12, 2012
Safeguard Scientifics Steve Zarrilli Named ‘CFO of the Year’ by Philadelphia Business Journal
When Stephen T. Zarrilli joined Safeguard in 2008, the company was in the midst of an effort to rebuild its brand and reputation in the…
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Week in Review: Facebook and Other Venture-Backed IPOs Grab Headlines
The big news today is the Facebook IPO. The company that famously started in a Harvard dorm room set three records at IPO, including the…
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Week in Review: Strong First Quarter for IPOs, JOBS Act Becomes Law
The first quarter of 2012 has come and gone, leaving positive signs for venture capitalists. Twenty venture-backed start-ups made their IPO in the past three…
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Week in Review: IPO Madness and New Partner Company Spongecell
The past two weeks were brought to you by the letters IPO. From Facebook’s well-documented filing to this week’s IPO price cuts, a flurry of…
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Do Europe’s Problems Really Impact Us?
We are constantly being reminded of the economic challenges impacting members of the European Union. It is no surprise that the economic upheaval in Greece…
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