Health firms attract venture capital: They received about a quarter of the $4.6 billion invested nationally during the first months of this year

Article Abstract:

The industry survey shows that health-care firms are rescuing the private investors in new technology companies who collapsed due to the losses in the Internet-based ventures. The health firms received a quarter of a total of $4.6 invested in venture-capital funds nationally for the first three months of the year 2004.

Financial management, HEALTH SERVICES, Finance, Health care industry, Surveys, Company financing

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Venture-capital arena signaling a comeback

Article Abstract:

Vis.align Inc., of West Chester is on the comeback trail from severe setbacks few years ago when the technology boom had collapsed and it had to lay off hundreds of employees. An increase in the proportion of companies receiving venture funds for the first time is discussed.

Organizational history, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization, Vis.align

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