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December 19, 2011

VIDEO: Building Value and Well-timed Exits. A Look Back at Recent Successes

The past 12 months have exciting at Safeguard Scientifics. In December of 2010, partner companies Clarient and Avid Radiopharmaceuticals were both acquired by giants in…

Posted by Peter J. Boni

December 16, 2011

Week in Review: VC 2012 Predictions and MediaMath Crowned King of DSPs

In the latest VentureView report, the National Venture Capital Association and Dow Jones & Co. reported that 63 percent of VCs think their portfolio companies…

Posted by John E. Shave III

December 12, 2011

VIDEO: Emerging Technology Markets and 2012 Tech Trends

There is no question that technology innovations will continue to revolutionize the way we work and play in 2012 and beyond. The Internet opens up…

Posted by John E. Shave III

December 6, 2011

3 Tips on Valuations and Exits for Emerging Healthcare Companies

Last week, I sat on a panel session at the IMPACT 2011 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic conference held by the Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT)…

Posted by James A. Datin

December 2, 2011

Week in Review: Why Startups Falter, Safeguard’s Strong Track Record, and Swap.com Defines an Industry

Contrary to popular belief, a startup’s success does not solely hinge on the idea, but the leadership and talent that drive the company forward. For…

Posted by John E. Shave III

November 23, 2011

A Focus on Life Sciences

Safeguard Scientifics has a unique and consistent approach to putting capital to work in the life sciences sector. We target capital efficient diagnostic companies that…

Posted by James A. Datin

November 21, 2011

The Power of emPower!

PixelOptics’ emPower! eyewear is the world’s first and only electronic focusing eyeglasses—focusing faster than the blink of an eye. The technology is embedded inside the lenses and…

Posted by James A. Datin

November 18, 2011

Week in Review: Convergence between Life Sciences and Technology and A Look at New Partner Company Medivo

The convergence between life sciences and technology cannot be ignored. That’s why at Safeguard Scientifics, we consolidated of our life sciences and technology deal teams.…

Posted by John E. Shave III

November 15, 2011

Opportunity in the Migraine Market for NuPathe

Ninety percent of migraine sufferers experience nausea, while 60 percent experience vomiting because of their migraine. As a result, today’s most common migraine treatments that…

Posted by James A. Datin

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