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Preqin data shows fresh private equity firm launches last year lowest since 1997
According to Preqin, the number of new private equity companies introduced globally last year was at its lowest level in over a decade and a half, The Wall Street Journal blog Private Equity Beat reported.
Worldwide venture capital funding for wind energy sector rose 44.4% to $455M in 2013- study
Mercom Capital Group data revealed that venture capital funding for firms in the wind energy industry increased 44.4% to 455 million around the world last year, the Business Started reported.
US venture capital investment shows slow growth in 2013 but trending upwards- report
US venture capital investment hardly moved last year but was already trending upwards as investments in the fourth quarter increased, The Wall Street Journal blog Venture Capital Dispatch reported.
VC Funding in Smart Grid Reaches $405 Million in 2013, Reports Mercom Capital Group
Mercom Capital Group, llc released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the smart grid sector for 2013.