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Venturing Back

A bad year for venture-backed deals ended with signs of hope for 2010.

January 5, 2010

Although 2009 was another disappointing year for venture investors seeking liquidity, the fourth quarter showed signs of a venture-backed deal revival, according to a report released Monday by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Thomson Reuters. Read more...

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