It’s only April, but investors have already claimed—pending approvals—the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit program’s entire annual allocation of $5 million, an event that…
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Maine startups log zero VC deals in Q1
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While investors poured $13.9 billion into venture-backed startups during the first quarter of 2017, none of those dollars found their way to Maine companies, according…
CEI Ventures closes fourth VC fund at $10M
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CEI Ventures has raised an additional $2 million to fully capitalize its fourth venture capital fund, Coastal Ventures IV. The $2 million, in addition…
New report shows weak Q4 VC activity in Maine, but doesn’t tell whole story
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Maine saw a single venture capital deal in the fourth quarter of 2016, mirroring a national weakening of VC activity in the last three…
Maine companies raise more than $3M in Q3 of 2016
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Three Maine companies raised capital from venture capitalists or angel investors during the third quarter of 2016, according to a tally by Maine Startups Insider. As…
VCs invest more than $3M in Maine companies during Q2
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Venture capitalists invested about $3.4 million in five Maine companies during the second quarter of 2016, according to a new national report. The company…
Maine companies raise nearly $4M in VC during first quarter
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Venture capitalists invested nearly $4 million in Maine companies during the first quarter of 2016, according to a new national report.