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Hedge fund start-ups perk back up
Not too long ago, we started to think about hedge fund start-ups ( hedge fund news) as similar to Silicon Valley start-ups. A few smart guys with a bank of computers and seed money from a rich uncle were all it took. So it seemed. The reality was always different from the lore. A lot of those g
Small hedge fund seeding picks up
Are small hedge funds ( hedge fund news) set to thrive again? The great entrepreneurial burst of energy that created so many smaller-sized hedge funds before the financial crisis took root may be on the rebound.
Obviously, large hedge funds still have the edge. The regulatory climate and th
HFT shops to rise?
We noted recently over on FierceFinanceIT that a few high-tech incubators of high-frequency trading start-ups were aiming to launch more funds soon. The whole field might get a boost if new regulations ever restrict banks from proprietary trading in a meaningful way. The result would be th
The new hedge fund industry
The hedge fund industry looks surprisingly strong right now. One could argue that the financial crisis has led to some changes that are setting up the next era of prosperity. According to the New York Times, a new focus on transparency, more flexible fees and other investor-friendly trends wil
Google's chances as a VC
Like a lot of tech titans before it, notably Microsoft and Intel, Google wants to spread some of its wealth to start-ups. Running a VC operations presents certain benefits. If you can find the right firms... Intel, notes Fortune , never had much luck. Perhaps Google will find a new model. Art
