BlueTree Allied Angels launches new chapter in Erie
BlueTree Allied Angels, an angel-investor group based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford, launched an Erie chapter in February. It now counts 14 investors as members.
Search challenger DuckDuckGo expands to new office in Paoli, hiring
Search engine DuckDuckGo offers a disruptive paradigm worth $3 million in recently raised VC funding, which also allows for DuckDuckGo's physical expansion next month, from home based business to offices in Paoli.
New state fund to provide money for college energy-saving projects
Pennsylvania colleges that are looking for ways to use less energy could get financial help from a new pot of money just for that purpose.
Pittsburgh raises almost $35M in third-quarter venture capital; Thorley Industries hiring 20-plus
Pittsburgh venture capital deals topped $34 million in the third quarter of 2011, according to the National Venture Capital Association.
Conshohocken software startup VCopious receives funding, expects to double staff by end of 2012
VCopious is expanding rapidly. The nine month-old, Conshohocken-based software company just announced it has received funding of an undisclosed amount from a consortium of four funders.
Early stage ulcer detector among stars of 3 Rivers Venture Fair
Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, the organization that staged the 3 Rivers Venture Fair that was held last week at the Lexus Club at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
King of Prussia clinical research firm doubling staff
Greenphire, a high growth private company based in King of Prussia, is fundamentally changing the clinical research industry with products designed to streamline the administrative process and enhance patient compliance.
Million dollar investments for Pittsburgh's Acquion, RedZone and more
Several Pittsburgh companies landed large venture capital and grant funding in the millions this month and several made major announcements.
Gaming and tech entrepreneurs sought for September "Pitch Bootcamp"
In September experts from The Founder Institute, a network of mentors who help the entrepreneurs behind promising emerging tech companies, will come to Harrisburg for an invite-only workshop on pitching ideas to investors.
Show Us the Money: Five PA Venture Capitalists to Watch
We set out to find which Pennsylvania-based investors would most likely find the next big innovation, and our experts weigh in why these five VC stars made our list.