Tag: capital
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Lansing, Minneapolis top metros for health device deal concentration
A new analysis by Excel Regional Solutions studies venture capital investment into companies working in healthcare device and supply, a sector that has seen nearly $42 billion in investment over the past five years. From 2021-2025, the metros with the greatest relative concentration contain a mix of regions known for life sciences research, the U.S.…
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SBA’s new early-stage capital structure gaining traction
In 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration finalized rules to allow new models for its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) financing vehicle: Accrual and Reinvestor licenses. As I wrote at the time, these rules make the program a better fit for early-stage investment than it has been for the past 20 years. From new data…