VENTURE CAPITAL POST

A PricewaterhouseCoopers report revealed that venture capitalist invested around US$320 million into Maryland last quarter.

Rural/Metro Corp. stated that it was in a position that made them miss a critical bond payment, hinting at the company's financial troubles.

Pharos Capital announced that it is finalizing its exit from Pioneer Surgical as the company is acquired by RTI Biologics.

Orange has announced that it is considering the sale of shares to improve its capital structure.

India's ASK Group stated it is launching a US$200 million fund that is to be invested in the country's top five cities.

Chatham announced that the net proceeds they got from their IPO did not meet its expectations of US$4 million.

The currency hedging activities together with the Fed Reserve's announcement has a grave effect on the Wisdom Tree Japan Hedged Equity Fund.

Mister Spex bought Loveyewear and Lensstore in a bid to enhance its international presence.

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital sealed its fourth fund after raising US$750 million from various investors.

Linsalata Capital Partners sold The Tranzonic Cos. to Silver Oak Services Partners.

Private equity firms, Providence Equity Partners and ChrysCapital, reported that it may exit Idea Cellular and HCL Technologies respectively in the near future.

I Squared Capital opened a US$2 billion fund which will be used to invest in energy, utilities and transportation.

Lexington Partners announced the closure of their new co-investment fund, Lexington Co-Investment Partners III, L.P. after obtaining at least US$1.50 billion from institutional investors.

AXA Private Equity raised its bid to EUR3.7 billion for French caterer Elior.

Sauce Labs reported that it had successfully raise US$5 million in funding and has started product enhancements.