Archive for July 2022
Back Bay growth equity firm closes $1.25B fund. Here’s what it’s looking for.
In its seven-year history, Silversmith Capital Partners grew to 35 workers in total, including seven partners, and over 40 investments. Read More
Read MoreThe feds hit small-business contracting record — but there’s a catch
The federal government hit most of its small-business contracting targets last year, but it wasn’t all good news in the latest scorecard. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Looking to Denmark as a model for an equitable clean energy sector
As our state ramps up to harness the highest offshore wind capacity in the contiguous U.S., and takes advantage of the White House’s recently-announced Federal-State Offshore Wind Partnership, we must ensure that Massachusetts develops a diverse, equitable, and inclusive offshore wind industry. Read More
Read MoreMass. M&A activity picks up among life sciences firms
Mergers and acquisitions are starting to ramp up in Massachusetts’ life sciences sector, but analysts believe the biggest buys are still yet to come. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: FDA agrees to review Biogen’s ALS drug despite failed trial
The FDA has granted priority review to tofersen, a drug for a certain genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Read More
Read MoreThis Boston-area VC says she’s not “pumping the brakes” despite economy fears
Tasneem Dohadwala said she is still actively looking for companies to invest in and doesn’t expect to complete fewer deals this year. Read More
Read MoreSolar jobs jumped 11% in Mass. last year, faster than national average
The Bay State closed out last year with more than 10,000 solar jobs. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: A chance to diversify college leadership
At least 11 local institutions of higher learning are seeking new presidents. Read More
Read MoreNight Shift to cut jobs, production due to CO2 loss
One of the state’s largest and best-known breweries, said Wednesday it is dramatically cutting back its beer-making operations. Read More
Read MoreCitizens business conditions index dips in Q2, but still shows signs of growth
The index has now spent seven quarters above 50, even in a climate of rising inflation, increasing interest rates and supply chain disruptions. Read More
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