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Sharecare Announces $14mm Equity Raise

Jan 24, 2012

Sharecare announced a $14 million growth equity financing led by Galen Partners.  The proceeds of the financing will enable Sharecare to accelerate the development of innovative programs, services and tools that foster healthier living and unite people across the healthcare continuum to deliver and receive optimal care.  Sharecare also acquired The Little Blue Book (TLBB) from Galen Partners as part of the deal, and Jeff Arnold will expand his role as CEO. 

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iRhythm Technologies, Inc. Raises Additional $7 Million in Series C Equity Round

Oct 23, 2011

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a medical device company that develops and markets simple, innovative diagnostic monitoring solutions, announced it has raised an additional $7 million in its Series C private equity financing, led by new investor Kaiser Permanente Ventures. The Company also announced that Sam Brasch, Director of Kaiser Permanente Ventures, has joined iRhythm’s Board of Directors.

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At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler, real dollars keep students on their toes

Jun 20, 2011

When students at Kenan-Flagler learn about investing, they don’t do it hypothetically. They do it with real money - $12 million, in fact.  Leaders of the business school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offer students the real world experience of going out and raising real capital, investing in real companies and realizing real gains - or losses.

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TransEnterix beefs up SPIDER with stronger new generation

May 21, 2011

In less than a year of launching its first generation SPIDER (single port instrument delivery extended reach) surgical system, TransEnterix is already launching its second generation of the SPIDER, and the instruments that accompany it, based on user feedback from the first.

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iRhythm Technologies completes series C financing

May 06, 2011

iRhythm Technologies, Inc., a medical device company that develops and markets simple, innovative diagnostic monitoring solutions, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series C private equity financing, which was led by new investor New Leaf Venture Partners (NLV Partners). 

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ArtusLabs attracts big buyer

Mar 26, 2011

Upstart ArtusLabs has been acquired by a giant publicly traded company that is counting on the Durham company’s technology to provide customers greater access to scientific data.

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KFBSF Private Equity Fund II LP Holds Final Close At $3.1 Million

Nov 15, 2010

UNC Kenan-Flagler’s student-run private equity fund held the final close of KFBSF Private Equity Fund II LP on Oct. 15, with $3.1 million in commitments.

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Best Private Equity Business Schools

Nov 03, 2010

UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School ranks as one of the nation’s best business schools for private equity, led by the Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund.

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Kenan-Flagler Private Equity announces Fund II

Apr 21, 2010

Students at the Kenan-Flagler Business School build upon the successes of Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund I with the first close of Fund II.

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Equity fund offers real-life experience

Jun 08, 2009

A private equity fund at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is giving students hands-on experience in operating a private investment fund. 

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Students Manage Million Dollar Private Equity Fund

Jun 05, 2009

It’s hard to find a silver lining in the tough economy right now, but for students at the University of North Carolina Business School, it is a learning opportunity.

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At UNC, biz students practice with real money

May 26, 2009

Think a final exam brings pressure? How about managing $1.3 million in other people’s money?

At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, students are learning about real-world investing with real money.

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Cardiac monitor maker iRhythm looks to insiders for $6.5M

May 15, 2009

iRhythm Technologies, maker of a recently-launched cardiac monitoring device, has raised an additional $6.5 million in a first round of funding from existing investors, bringing the two-year-old round’s total to $19 million. Based in San Francisco, the company will use the money to more widely market its product after getting the Food and Drug Administration’s stamp of approval earlier this year. 

It should be enough to push iRhythm to break even, the company says. All of its past investors participated in the extension, including Mohr Davidow Ventures, Synergy Life Science Partners, UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund and Stanford University. The device, called the Zio, was developed at Stanford.

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iRhythm Raises $6.5 Million

May 15, 2009

iRhythm Technologies Inc., a San Francisco-based developer of a cardiac monitoring device, has raised $6.53 million in new VC funding, according to a regulatory filing. Return backers include Mohr Davidow Ventures, Synergy Life Science Partners, Stanford University and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund. 

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UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund only one managed by students

May 13, 2009

A private equity fund at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is giving students hands-on experience in operating a private investment fund.

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Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund First and Only One Managed by Students

May 13, 2009

A private equity fund at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is giving students hands-on experience in operating a private investment fund. 

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Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation raises private equity fund and makes first investment

Feb 22, 2008

UNC-Chapel Hill and the Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation announced a $1.6 million initial closing of its first Real Estate Investment Fund. The fund is a student-run private equity fund that invests in real estate development projects. Also, its private equity fund raised $1 million and made its first investment in TransEnterix, a medical-device startup company.

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Kenan-Flagler Students Set Up Investment Funds

Jan 25, 2008

Students at the Kenan-Flagler Business School are getting some real world investment experience in private equity and real estate in both fund raising and investments.

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MBA is the best bet for equitable futures

Jan 24, 2008

Private equity has a glamorous image but getting a job at a top firm is notoriously tough, so it’s important to maximise your chances

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