April 2007 Archives

04.30.07

Biofuels in North Carolina

Maria Rapoza, vice president of science and technology development at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, has written a guest column on biofuels and its impact on the state's economy.

Rapoza will be moderating a panel discussion on alternative energy at CED's Biotech 2007 conference on May 15 in Durham, NC.

Here are excerpts of her column:

04.25.07

Venture 2007 Highlights

CED hosted its 24th annual Venture conference this week with 800+ people participating in total, including more than 250 investors from 20 states.

Over 60 high-growth companies from an eight-state region presented at the conference. Venture 2007 also offered a first-ever Start-up Speed Dating session on Tuesday afternoon, which gave pre-seed companies an opportunity to meet with investors in a fast-paced, rotating session.

Here are a few print, radio and online stories about Venture 2007:

04.20.07

Conversation with Angel Expert Jeffrey Sohl

Allan Maurer, a reporter with TechJournal South, has interviewed angel expert Jeffrey Sohl in advance of next week's Angel Investor Retreat at Venture 2007.

Sohl will deliver featured remarks during the retreat on April 24 at 8:30am.

04.18.07

The Secret to Hiring a Star Executive

With today’s globally competitive economy and growing pressure to produce results in the shortest period, companies need to hire executives with the highest probability of initial success. Businesses must consider which hiring practices should be in place to secure the best candidate, and what are the key competencies that person should have.

Cary-based consulting firm Unlocked Potential has examined this important human capital issue in a newly released white paper: “The Secret to Hiring a Star Executive” (PDF).

04.17.07

Monica Doss Guest Column: Funding Fuels Growth

In advance of next week's Venture 2007 conference, Business Leader has featured a cover story on past Venture conference presenter Integrian.

In addition, the magazine included a guest column from CED President Monica Doss.

The article examines the results of CED's 2007 Entrepreneurial Satisfaction Survey, which found that access to capital remains a critical factor in starting and growing a company.

04.09.07

Angel Optimism

Angels are optimistic about the climate for investments in early-stage businesses in 2007, according to a report from the Angel Capital Association (ACA).

This news follows CED's recent announcement of nine presenting companies at its Angel Investor Retreat on April 24 in Durham.

This optimism comes at the same time when angel groups reported increases in investments in 2006 over 2005, with a 23 percent increase in average total investment dollars by group and 34 percent growth in the average number of deals the groups funded.

04.03.07

On the Menu Episode 1: PWC's Jeff Barber

CED has launched an Internet T.V. show featuring conversations with innovators, entrepreneurs and investors from across the region. CED’s new Web-based interview series, “On the Menu: Out to Lunch with Innovators and Entrepreneurs,” was created in partnership with Raleigh-based digital media firm Myriad Media.

CED will stream a new 4-5 minute interview from its Web site every 4-6 weeks.

The first “On the Menu” interview -- recorded at a New Orleans-style restaurant in downtown Raleigh called The Big -- features a conversation with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Jeff Barber, who is co-chair of CED’s upcoming Venture 2007 conference.

Watch the YouTube version:

04.02.07

Venture Fundraising: River Cities Closes $75 Million for Fourth Fund

River Cities Capital Funds, which has offices in Cincinnati and Raleigh, has raised $75 million in a first close of its $150-200 million fourth fund, according to recent fundraising disclosures.

Rik Vandevenne, a principal in River Cities’ Raleigh office, said the firm is actively looking to invest in IT and healthcare expansion-stage companies in the Midwest and Southeast.

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