| Bio-M AG Bio-M is a financing, service and consulting company with the aim to promote the development of the BioTech-Region München. It is the “one-stop shop” for start-up biotech companies seeking financial support, business advice and the right contacts. Bio-M has set up a finance program to provide promising biotechnology companies with venture capital in the initial seed and start-up phases. |
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| BVK The National German Venture Capital Association (Bundesverband deutscher Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaften e. V., BVK) was founded on January 20, 1988. On December 8, 1989, Deutscher Venture Capital Verband, DVCV, joined BVK. Since then, the corporate name is: Bundesverband deutscher Kapitalbeteiligungs-gesellschaften – German Venture Capital Association e. V. (BVK). The organization is a registered association. BVK represents most of the German venture capital and private equity companies as well as the German branches of foreign venture capital and private equity companies. Every company dealing in and with the venture capital and private equity sector is welcome to become a member of BVK. As per December 31, 2001, BVK represented more than 200 venture capital and private equity companies. BVK also offers associate membership to companies and organizations which support this particular business sector, i. e. accountants, lawyers, consultants etc. By June 2002, BVK members were associated with 6,165 companies and held an overall portfolio of billion € 16.5. What does BVK do? BVK serves as a link between government and business. BVK represents its members’ views, needs and problems while supplying information and discussing any particular political and economic subject with the relevant government institutions. Science and research are becoming more and more interested in venture capital and private equity subjects. BVK supports universities, colleges and their students with their research activities and problem solving. As far as international contacts are concerned, BVK exchanges information with other national organizations in the economic sector and other international venture capital and private equity associations. We strive that our work is for the benefit of both, the venture capital and private equity companies and their partners as well as economic prosperity itself.. |
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| Israel
Venture Association The Israel Venture Association (IVA) is a broad-based organization that represents diverse aspects of the Israeli venture capital industry and endeavors to support the growth of Israeli hi-tech. Members of the IVA include venture capital firms, investment and commercial banks, service providers (CPA’s, attorneys) and private investors. Today, the IVA has 125 local and foreign members. IVA’s mission is to promote and stimulate venture capital activities in Israel and to represent the common interests of the industry in dealing with the Israeli government. The IVA strives to create networking opportunities, to establish international contacts for investors and entrepreneurs and to provide industry information. An annual conference dedicated to the current developments and trends in the Israeli venture capital community is held in Israel, as well as international events in both the U.S. and Europe. Events, bringing together IVA members, Israeli hi-tech companies and entrepreneurs also take place regularly. The IVA publishes an annual yearbook, which has an
extensive source of information regarding the current activities
in the Israeli VC and hi-tech industries. The yearbook is widely
distributed and has become an indispensable tool for local and foreign
investors and entrepreneurs. In view of recent developments in the global financial markets, hi-tech industry and political developments in Israel, the IVA, in collaboration with the Israeli Government, is developing programs that will enhance the interests of the Israeli venture capital community and the Israeli hi-tech industry. |
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| Israel Venture Capital IVC (Israel Venture Capital) Research Center, established in 1997, is Israel’s leading research center, specializing in analyzing and monitoring Israel’s high-tech industry. IVC publications are used by major financial entities and government organizations in Israel and abroad. IVC publications are produced in cooperation with the Israel Venture Association (IVA). We offer the venture capital / high-tech community several products and services:
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| SECA
Switzerland boasts established houses in every category of alternative investment. Each category exhibits at least one or two top names active in Europe and beyond. There are some top mid-market buyout houses, along with top-tier venture capital firms. Alongside there is a much larger community of smaller, high quality boutiques, and well-known hedge funds managers. SECA has more than 200 members. Contributing to the stability of private equity here is the existence of some of the world's largest corporate, institutional, and pension fund investors, who traditionally drive much of the private equity activities in Switzerland, especially fund of funds vehicles. In fact, six out of the ten largest listed fund of funds by market capitalization worldwide are managed by Swiss professionals. Deal flow in the mid-market continues to be driven
by inheritance deals, but also by the continued divestment activities
of established Swiss manufacturing and service giants, who are getting
down to core business activities. University spinoff activities
(more than 250 high tech spinoffs firms in the past five years)
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