Tag Archives: Venture capital

Sam Altman of Y Combinator thinks biotech is one of the next hot areas for investing

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Alexander Szewczak

In a recent interview Sam Altman (the current president of Y Combinator, the famous Silicon Valley startup incubator) was asked which areas of investing did he thing were really hot, yet under appreciated.  Altman immediately brought up biotech — an area that he … Continue reading →

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Boston edges out Cambridge for new technology firms

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Alexander Szewczak

In a somewhat surprising development, Boston actually had more venture capital deals than Cambridge in 2013.  Ninety-seven deals were signed in Boston, vs. 78 in Cambridge.  Cambridge does still hold a commanding lead in the dollar amount, however, with total funding … Continue reading →

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Venture Funding of Biotech is VERY Concentrated… and Very Limited

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Alexander Szewczak

Fierce Biotech has released their latest analysis of venture capital funding of biotech in the U.S. last year, broken down by metropolitan area: Source: http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/top-15-cities-biotech-venture-funding/2014-03-06 San Francisco is back out in front, edging out Boston-Cambridge.  After San Diego and Washington, funding … Continue reading →

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Boston-Cambridge is THE Life Sciences Hub

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Luke Timmerman from Xconomy has published an analysis of where the major Life Sciences companies are located. Using the criteria of having $100 million in cash and short term assets as the definition of a major firm, his analysis highlights … Continue reading →

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