US venture capital firms dominate global top 10

US venture capital firms dominate global top 10

Venture capital funds proliferated outside the US over the past decade, but few of them can match funds based in the industry’s home for performance. Eight of the 10 best-performing firms are located in the US, according to a ranking compiled by Oliver Gottschalg, who...
Bill Gates invests $78 million in satellite antenna firm Kymeta

Bill Gates invests $78 million in satellite antenna firm Kymeta

Billionaire Bill Gates is leading satellite antenna firm Kymeta’s latest funding round with a $78 million (59 million pounds) investment, the company’s president told Reuters. Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, which sells pizza box-sized antennas for installation on...
Carlyle Group Buys Eight Solar Projects in Maine

Carlyle Group Buys Eight Solar Projects in Maine

Carlyle Group Inc. has acquired eight solar projects in Maine as the asset manager seeks to capitalize on New England’s expanding renewable-energy market. The projects are expected to cost more than $130 million to build and will deliver 100 megawatts of solar-power...