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Dollars Invested in Software Companies Reaches $4 Billion for the First Time Since Q4 2000

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – Venture capitalists invested $9.5 billion in 951 deals in the first quarter of 2014, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters. Quarterly venture capital (VC) investment activity rose 12 percent in terms of [...]

Real Estate Rebound: 37.5 Million Americans Say They Plan to Move This Year

NEW YORK, Mar 19, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – More Americans are planning to find a new nest to feather in 2014, with 16% planning to move (vs. 10% in 2012), according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Among those who plan to move, buying has become more popular than renting, with more than [...]