DFJ Network
Imago Acquired by AMETEK
Imago Scientific Instruments, has been purchased by Ametek (NYSE: AME). Imago joins CAMECA as part of Ametek's Materials Analysis Division, which provides a wide range of complementary imaging and analysis technologies. Learn more about Ametek at www.ametek.com.
April 13, 2010 | Permalink
DFJ's Warren Packard Speaks at XU
Warren Packard, managing partner at DFJ, recently spoke at a meeting of the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association at Xavier University. In a related article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Packard explains that DFJ views deals often seen as risky by other firms, as "an opportunity to change the world" and that adopting a "beta-stage investment approach, [allows us to] end up with bigger home runs." With the regionalization of DFJ through local funds, known as the DFJ Network, Packard says the venture firm is looking to find entrepreneurs who "want to change the world - from their hometown." Read the full article here.
June 19, 2008 | Permalink
DFJEsprit: VC House of the Year
DFJEsprit were honored on January 30th as the VC House of the Year at the European Venture Capital Journal Awards for 2007 in London. The DFJ Network was highlighted as one of the company's key strengths. Congratulations!
January 31, 2008 | Permalink
Socialtext Raises $9.5 Million
Socialtext Inc. has raised $9.5 million in a third round of funding, and named Eugene Lee chief executive. The Palo Alto-based provider of enterprise wiki software said the round was led by Menlo Park-based Draper Fisher Jurvetson. Also participating were existing investors Redwood City-based Omidyar Network and SAP Ventures.
November 4, 2007 | Permalink
DFJ Raises $290 Million Growth Fund
Draper Fisher Jurvetson has closed its debut growth fund with $290M in capital commitments. With 5 companies (Visto, Raydiance, Kajeet, UUSEE and Solar City) already in its portfolio, the DFJ Growth Fund will focus on "large opportunity" growth-stage private technology companies that have completed the initial development stage and are generating revenue. The new fund will bring the considerable operating experience of its team to assist portfolio companies to achieve large scale. Visit the DFJ Growth website at http://www.dfjgrowth.com.
October 25, 2007 | Permalink
DFJ Network Profiled in Private Equity International
In the September 2007 issue of Private Equity International, DFJ Managing Director, Don Wood, opens up about DFJ's affiliate network and its plans for international expansion. Starting with Tim Draper's vision to create a network of independent, locally-based DFJ-branded funds that share information, manpower, deals and economics, the DFJ Network has grown to encompass 4 continents, 21 funds and $5.5 billion under management. Don defines the affiliates as a "mesh network" where the members interact with each other, not just DFJ, and says that's what makes it infinitely scalable. To read more about the DFJ Network visit www.dfj.com.
September 13, 2007 | Permalink
DFJ Launches Brazil Affiliate
Draper Fisher Jurvetson has announced that it is opening a Brazil-based affiliate in partnership with FIR Capital Partners. It will enter the Brazilian market with an initial $40 million and follow up by partnering with FIR in a $100 million fund, DFJ FIR Brazil Fund II. FIR is a Brazil-based investment banking, private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth industries in Brazil and Latin America.
May 10, 2007 | Permalink
Draper Triangle to Co-Host First East Coast Venture Challenge
Draper Triangle, along with Draper Fisher Jurvetson and DFJ Gotham, will host the first ever DFJ East Coast Venture Challenge on May 21st at Columbia University. Entrepreneurs from all eight Ivy League schools, New York University and Carnegie Mellon University will have the opportunity to compete for $250,000 in venture financing, and six months free office space in New York City. All competitors will have the chance to find funding and other resources at the Challenge as angel investors, successful entrepreneurs and other venture service providers will also be in attendance. Entries are due before May 11, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.dfj.com/eastcoastvc.
March 20, 2007 | Permalink
DFJ Element Closes $284 Million Venture Fund
DFJ Element, a venture fund formed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Element Venture Partners, has closed with a well-oversubscribed $284 million (the initial target was $150 million). The fund will invest in clean technology companies. DFJ Element has already invested in 4 companies: CoalTek, Inc, Fat Spaniel Technologies, Miartech, Inc. and EcoSMART Technologies. Limited partners in the new fund include CalPERS, Swiss Re, Coca Cola, ITT, Robeco, LA City Employees Retirement System, WP Global and British Airways, among others.
June 29, 2006 | Permalink
DFJ Frontier Funds First Sacramento Company
The partners at DFJ Frontier announced that they have made their first investment in the Sacramento area, leading the funding of Lipomics Technologies, a biotech company. DFJ Frontier's previous investments have been in the Southern California area.
January 3, 2004 | Permalink
DFJ Opens Texas-Based Affiliate
Draper Fisher Jurvetson announced the formation of a new Network Affiliate Fund based in Houston, TX. DFJ Mercury plans to enter the market with a fund targeted at $50 million.
December 4, 2003 | Permalink
DFJ Launches Canadian Fund
Draper Fisher Jurvetson, the pioneering seed stage technology venture capital firm, announced today that they are opening a Toronto-based Affiliate in partnership with Dr. Ilse Treurnicht of Primaxis Technology Ventures Inc. DFJ plans to enter the Canadian market with a fund targeted at US$100 million, focused on funding extraordinary entrepreneurs with the vision to build global companies.
August 23, 2003 | Permalink
