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Boston Telemedicine Company Amwell Prices IPO

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Amwell , the Boston-based telemedicine company, is planning to go public as the demand for virtual healthcare offerings skyrockets amid the coronavirus pandemic. Amwell reported the cash will be used for working capital, to boost research and development and expand its sales team. Since its launch in 2006, Amwell has made 5.6

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Cosi Files For Bankruptcy

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According to reports, the Boston-based chain has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to restructure its debt load and conduct a sale process. Cosi has been traded on the Nasdaq since 2002 and saw its share price peak at around $40 per share in 2006. As of Wednesday (Sept.

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The Top 20 Venture Capitalists

CB Insights

For the third consecutive year, we worked with The New York Times to identify and rank the top 100 venture capital professionals from around the globe. Below are the detailed profiles of the Top 20 Venture Capital Partners. PROFILES OF THE TOP 20 VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS. Current Firm: First Round Capital (Founding Partner).

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

CB Insights

Summary: Another victim to financial woes and a leveraged buyout (by Bain Capital in 2010), Gymboree filed for Chapter 11 protection in June 2017. Summary: Facing legacy supply issues from 2006, Good Times Convenience Stores, once a major player for gas stops and convenience stores, declared Chapter 11 protection in November 2015.

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20 Alums Make the First Forbes Fintech 50

Fintech Labs Insights

Personal Capital. HQ: Boston. Founded: 2006. Exit: Purchased by Northwestern Mutual in 2015 for $250+ million. FinovateFall 2013 demo. Founded: 2010. HQ: San Mateo, CA. Funding: $126 million. Valuation: $800 million. FinovateSpring 2014 demo. Founded: 2009. HQ: Redwood City, CA. Funding: $104 million. FinovateSpring 2014 demo.

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

CB Insights

In 2006, investment banks were at the top of the finance world. In the US, legislation emerged to forbid investment banks from prop trading, or trading with their own capital, and forcing them to keep more capital on hand. Over the next 2 years, everything fell apart. STAYING PRIVATE.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) #2. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) Here we are again. Silvergate had $150 million in total revenue over the past twelve months, and has a market capitalization of $4.7 Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

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