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Startup Funding Falls 37 Percent

Investments for 2009 fall to lowest levels since 1997 amid the worst economic climate in decades, according to a report.
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Red Herring: Global 100 Winners

The 100 top technology innovators from around the world have been announced for their promise to disrupt industries.
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Red Herring: Global Finalists Announced

Selected from a pool of 1,200 worldwide applicants, these global innovators are the ones to watch as they disrupt their respective industries.
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Red Herring Asia 100 Winners List

The 100 most innovative Asian startups in this emerging market have been announced by Red Herring.
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Index Ventures: Envy of Industry

The Geneva- and London-based partnership has much to gloat about with some of the most high-profile portfolio exits in recent years.
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Accel: No. 1

The venture firm has many reasons to celebrate lately. Aside from a flurry of notable U.S. exits, the Silicon Valley stalwart is poised to reap the benefits from a heap of international stakes.
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Medsphere Injected With $12 Million

The provider of health care technology, banking on government stimulus to drive demand in its market, picks up round of venture funding.
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No Debating IBM Layoffs

New York could take the biggest hit if Big Blue indeed sheds 5,000 jobs, but one would not know listening to Tech Valley candidates for Congress.
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Merck’s Fix: Schering-Plough for $41B

Pharmaceutical giant acquires biopharmaceutical researcher in move to diversify beyond current blockbuster drugs. Schering-Plough shares soar 14 percent; Merck dips 7.7 percent.
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China VC Funding Jumps 22 Percent

Annual record eclipsed as more cash chases fewer deals in third quarter, study says.
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European VC Deal Flow 2nd Lowest on Record

Investments fall 5% year-over-year to $1.5B in third quarter; IT stumbles, energy booms, report says.
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Morgenthaler Closes $400M Fund

Venerable investment firm plans to exploit economy's weakness and extend to second and third funding rounds.
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OncoMed Completes $154M Round

$93M tranche for Glaxo-backed firm completes funding that eclipses largest U.S. VC round in third quarter.
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Mobile Gaining Green by Going Green

Using one part environmental concern and four parts greenbacks, the mobile industry is switching from diesel to clean energy for powering networks.
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Obama, McCain, and Venture Capital

With the capital markets in turmoil, the U.S. presidential election is taking on added importance. What do VCs want and who can deliver?