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September 20, 2013

Forever Young: Safeguard celebrates its 60th birthday with an enduring spirit of entrepreneurship

In 1953, the average cost of a new home was $9,550. Gas was 20 cents a gallon, and the average annual wage was $4,000. The…

Posted by John E. Shave III

February 11, 2013

The Most Essential Attribute You Should Look For in a Capital Provider

In evaluating prospective capital providers, savvy entrepreneurs have come to understand that while capital is their number one priority, there are other attributes they need…

Posted by Stephen T. Zarrilli

December 22, 2011

Supporting our Partner Companies with Veteran Advice

At Safeguard Scientifics, we offer our partner companies quality resources to promote their growth and help them recruit strong management teams for their future. We…

Posted by Peter J. Boni

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 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

October 7, 2011

Week in Review: Boni’s Big Decision, Putney Joins the Team, and Tengion Blooms with Flora

Apple dominated the headlines this week with the release of its new phone, the iPhone 4S. The show-stopper was Siri, a revolutionary voice activated assistant…

Posted by John E. Shave III

June 22, 2011

McKesson to Acquire Portico Systems for $90M – Represents Safeguard’s Fourth Exit Transaction in Six Months

Today, we announced that partner company Portico Systems, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by McKesson. This transaction represents Safeguard Scientifics’ fourth…

Posted by John E. Shave III

May 20, 2011

Week in Review: Exit Transactions, IPOs and Facebook Integration

In case you missed it, it’s been a big week for Safeguard Scientifics. Earlier this week, we announced that one of our life science partner…

Posted by John E. Shave III

May 5, 2011

Safeguard Scientifics Honored with Investment Deal of the Year at PACT Enterprise Awards

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) 18th Annual Enterprise Awards. For nearly 60 years,…

Posted by Peter J. Boni

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