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
December 30, 2013
Internet of Things gets boost with PTC acquisition of ThingWorx
In February 2011—long before the term “Internet of Things” became a hot business buzzword—Safeguard Scientifics saw potential in ThingWorx, the first application platform that lets…
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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: Healthcare Mobile Apps Catch VCs’ Attention
The convergence of technology and healthcare attracted significant new attention last year, according to research from Dow Jones VentureSource. In 2011, VCs poured $439 million…
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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: Technology and Healthcare Convergence Seeds New Partnerships
The same technologies driving Enterprise 3.0 have also been revolutionizing health management. This convergence of technology and healthcare has built up momentum recently through new…
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2011 in Review: A Year of Innovation, Record Net Cash and The Cultivation of Enterprise 3.0
As 2011 comes to a close, it offers us an opportunity to look back at the major milestones and key events of the year. While…
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Anatomy of a Deal: Advanced BioHealing
Last week our own Gary J. Kurtzman, MD, Senior Vice President and Managing Director in the Safeguard Life Sciences Group, participated on a panel at…
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Safeguard Scientifics Celebrates 40 Years of Trading on the NYSE
Safeguard Scientifics will commemorate its 40th anniversary of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing today’s Closing Bell. Safeguard started trading on…
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