1.   One argument is that venture funds apply inadequate investment criteria in assessing potential start ups.

2.   Both Hybridon and Worldcare had early backing from Medical Science Partners, a now-defunct venture fund started by Harvard Medical School.

3.   But it also could antagonize venture funds that Calpers wants to invest in.

4.   CMGI portfolio companies that could go public over the next two years run the full gamut of venture funds and majority interests.

5.   Cordova Ventures, the venture fund formerly known as Cordova Capital, is part of a investment community blooming in Atlanta suburban corridor.

6.   Engage, majority owned by Internet venture fund CMGI Inc., is the second CMGI-owned company this month to announce staff cuts to speed profitability.

7.   Harvard Business School professors and VC gurus Paul Gompers and Josh Lerner agree that some venture funds are suffering as a result of recent business failures.

8.   He expects to be pitching a second new venture fund before the end of the year.

9.   He will also oversee McGraw-Hill Capital Corp., a venture fund.

10.   In addition to its venture fund, Maher said Seimens will also be looking to acquire full-grown telecom players.