Spark Capital, an early and growth-stage venture firm, has raised a total of$1 billion for two funds, according to a news post. The firm closed $400 million for its fifth venture fund and $600 million for its second growth fund. Investors included foundations and university endowments.
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Sunday School Children Learn Sharing, Raise Christmas Fund
Children of the Apostolic Christian Church of Tremont join efforts to raise funds for the Journal Star Christmas Fund. The sum collected will benefit those who live in central Illinois. The Sunday School aims to educate the children of the significance of giving at an early age.
The Giving Fund Continues Tradition of Changing Lives, Returns For 33rd Year
The Giving Fund returns for its 33rd year of providing help to individuals in need. This has been a tradition every holiday season.
Gov. Martinez To Lawmakers: Permanent Fund Not A Budget Fix
Governor Susana Martinez stands firm in telling new lawmakers not to tap on the state's permanent fund to resolve budget deficit. There have been moves towards increasing fund distribution for education.
Donald Trump Approves Corporate And Individual Donations For Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump holds meetings with media executives as his inauguration draws near. He stated that he will be accepting donations from big corporations and individuals for the activities surrounding his inauguration.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is considering selling stakes in local companies to raise funds for international expansion, according to five people with knowledge of the matter.
From a remarkable start of $1M in the year 2010, Boldstart ventures has just closed its third fund with $47M.
Just recently, Samsung has announced its plan to purchase the US based Harman International Industries, Inc. through an all-cash deal worth $8 billion.
China and Abu Dhabi had announced its partnership for a $300 million fund for Film and other fields of entertainment.
While the people of America has decided to place the Republican Donald Trump in the White House and therefore beating his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, the result of the 2016 US Presidential Election is expected to have direct impacts on businesses that have been the foundation towards the growth and development of the economy of the United States.
In this period of time, headlines have been bombarded with news about executive remuneration, board composition, and other environmental concerns regarding climate change – issues which in fact concerns investors and listed businesses.
Liberty Media Asks Teams To Help Fund $4.4 Billion F1 Takeover Liberty Media became famous when it took over the F1 industry. Formula One's teams are on track to contribute a chunk of the $4.
Last Thursday, Tate Student Center’s biggest room was filled with more than a thousand people after University of Georgia formally publicize its fund-raising campaign.
The campaign committee of Governor Pat McCrory has announced that it is submitting paperwork on Thursday which aims to establish a legal defense fund for the receiving of contributions to support the legal fight in the results of the gubernatorial election in North Carolina.
