News: Portfolio 2007

Fastest Growing Regions for Venture Capital Investment Lie Outside Silicon Valley

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Seattle at a Glance: 2007 Venture Investment

 

Seattle benefits from a strong bench of local venture capital firms that have embedded themselves in the start-up community. It does not rely on a single industry to carry investments. Rather, it is very diverse, investing in both traditional venture capital areas as well as cutting edge investment sectors such as biotechnology and clean technology.

 

“Venture investing in the Pacific Northwest is an even greater opportunity than when I started 25 years ago,” said Chad Waite, managing director at OVP Venture Partners. “One of the things that grows well here is the entrepreneurial spirit. That, combined with the resources and scale of some local, establishment technology giants, means the start-up scene continues to be vibrant year after

 

year. I love being in the midst of a region I truly consider an epicenter of innovation, creativity, talent and productivity.”

 

Top industries: Software, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment
Most Active Investors: Ignition Partners, Madrona Venture Capital, OVP
Stage of Investment: 42 percent of the companies were Seed/Early stage
Largest Investments: Imperium Renewables, Telecom Transport, Dexterra

 

Los Angeles at a Glance: 2007 Venture Investment

 

Los Angeles is one of the strongest regions in the country for media and entertainment companies. It offers a great deal of promise for innovative young companies operating at the intersection of telecommunications, Internet and consumer entertainment. It also has a great deal of activity in the alternative energy and clean technology spaces.

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