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Capital Connection’12, a nationally recognized technology industry conference, will premiere 28 entrepreneurial ventures debuting innovative solutions at the 2012 TechBUZZ on May 23. These seed stage companies will compete for the title of “Best of the BUZZ” and earn the chance to introduce their breakthrough companies to a powerful and influential audience at the Capital Connection’12 finale.
Capital Connection’12, a nationally recognized technology industry conference, commends the 26 early, expansion and growth stage companies that have been competitively selected to present on the Main Stage on May 24 in Washington, D.C. These technology companies emerged following a comprehensive screening process of hundreds of applications with an invitation to present their business model and growth strategy to an audience of business and industry leaders and investors.
Chevy Chase-based New Enterprise Associates has raised over $2.08 billion for its newest venture fund, according to regulatory filings.
“A Day of Foster.ly” is getting a deeper bench. The marathon entrepreneurial meet-up will be keynoted by President Barack Obama’s former Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra. And today, it will add Fortify Ventures LLC founding partner Jonathon Perrelli and Mid-Atlantic Venture Association
Capital Connection’12, a nationally recognized technology industry conference, will hear from the ultimate entrepreneur, Steve Case, who will speak on national entrepreneurial trends, new investment initiatives and real-time public policy that impacts businesses today. As the plenary speaker for the 25th Anniversary Capital Connection on May 24, Mr. Case will highlight significant milestones along his journey as part of the closing session wrapping up a 1½ day conference showcasing the best and brightest entrepreneurs at all stages of growth.
Signal Hill Capital Group, a Baltimore-based investment banking firm focused on growth companies, said on Friday it has launched a new Boston-based Internet and Digital Media practice.
As the economy turns around, venture capitalists are going back to school — putting more cash into education technology startups. And some of those companies in this region are benefiting.
Capital Connection’12, a nationally recognized technology industry conference, is putting advanced mobile technology into the hands of event attendees to share instant feedback on company presentations. Disruptathon will customize its mobile application and Innovation Discovery Platform to enable real-time audience feedback of companies presenting at TechBUZZ and on the Main Stage at Capital Connection’12.
The Carlyle Group, the large, DC-based private equity firm, plans to sell shares for between $23-$25 each when it goes pubic in the next few weeks, the company revealed Monday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Tatum, a national professional services firm, recently announced that it has added Sonya Stone as Associate Managing Partner along with 4 new Partners to the Mid-Atlantic market. Sonya Stone re-joins Tatum as Associate Managing Partner working with Bob Hostetler. Bruce Jolly re-joins Tatum as a CFO Partner in Tatum's Central Virginia market. Sam Ulan rejoins Tatum along with Ross Fuller and David Asai as CFO Partners in the Mid-Atlantic market.