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Click on this morning's First Read to find out more about the Gates Foundation shift towards venture capital, Facebook's neutral Citi rating and how to fundraise if you're a biotech co seeking alternative funding.
In this morning's FirstRead Dell ups Quest bid, Google Ventures brings old school business apps to the cloud and Russian Internet shows us the money.
FirstRead this morning brings you a sunny forecast for Microsoft but warns to bring an umbrella just in case and Peter Thiel may be warming to energy investing.
This morning's FirstRead unveils AXA, Index and MassVentures new fundraisings, Microsoft getting closer to Yammer purchase and Peter Thiel's controversial opinion that kids should skip college and companies should stop listing degrees as a job requirement.
As you sit down with your coffee this morning click on First Read to find out about EQT's Vertu deal, Esprit's takeover talks, Nokia's firing spree and why traditional media should be afraid of Twitter.
Take a pause this morning to click through to the latest news from peHUB's First Read which includes Silicon Valley Bank's UK launch, China's National Social Security Fund boosting PE investments and how to become a 19 year old VC associate.
For our European readers who don't have a holiday today, this morning's First Read focuses on Cinven's Turkish delight, bidders lining up for United Biscuits, Terra Firma's plans for Infinis and whether it will be third time lucky for the Facebook phone?
Take a break this morning with First Read to find out about biotech's endangered species; the merger of US and Chinese movie makers Wanda and AMC entertainment; Alibaba's buy-back of its Yahoo stake and the top ten CEOs who have been sent to prison.
If you think you have the connections and the desire to make a social impact on the Indian private equity market then this week’s job posting for the head of a private equity fund within the region may be for you.
Take a break with this morning's First Read to find out about how investors approach Latin America, HSBC's turnaround plan, Google's new knowledge graph and the appointment of the MIT's 17th president.