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May 20, 2008— “Fidelity Ventures is hunting for the next eBay.”
The Boston Globe recently highlighted Fidelity Ventures' focus on investing in emerging online exchanges and marketpaces as led by partner Larry Cheng.

 

March 6, 2006— Phillip K. Lynch Joins Fidelity Ventures as Venture Partner
Fidelity Ventures, a leading provider of “Go-to-Market CapitalSM” to early-stage information technology and communications companies, today announced Phillip K. Lynch, former Chief Executive Officer for Reuters America LLC, has joined the firm as venture partner.

June 25 , 2007— Fidelity Ventures Promotes Larry Cheng to Partner
Fidelity Ventures, which invests in technology companies in the consumer, communications, systems and software markets, today announced the appointment of Larry Cheng as partner, effective immediately.

 

February 2006— The Venture Capital Analyst Profile: Fidelity Investments' Former CIO Joins VC Arm
Don Haile spots business needs: Security, Compliance, VOIP and Simplification.

   

March 13 , 2007— Fidelity Ventures Increases Fund Size; Names Roger Hurwitz as Partner
Fidelity Ventures today announced that it has increased the size of Fund IV, L.P. from $250M to $400M, and named Roger Hurwitz as a Partner. The larger fund size, combined with the addition of Hurwitz will help fuel the firm's focus on companies at the go-to-market stage, including an increased emphasis on growth equity investments.

 

November 10, 2005 — Fidelity Ventures Expands London Office With The Appointment of Associate
Davor Hebel has joined the firm's London office as an associate. Hebel's appointment follows several key developments in Fidelity Ventures over the past year.

December 7 , 2006—Hewlett-Packard Veteran Expands Technology Expertise for the Firm
Fidelity Ventures, which invests in technology companies as they prepare their “go-to-market” strategies, today announced that Karen Slatford has joined the firm as a venture partner in its London office.  Fidelity Ventures now has a team of 17 investment professionals in Boston and London, and currently manages more than $800 million in venture capital.

 

October 3, 2005 — Donald Haile Joins Fidelity Ventures As Venture Partner
Former Fidelity Investments® Chief Information Officer Brings Proven Technology Leadership and Extensive Network of Industry CIOs to Firm.

October 26 , 2006—Fidelity Ventures Expands Investment Team With Two New Associates
Fidelity Ventures, a firm specializing in technology investments at the “Go-to-Market” phase of a company’s lifecycle, today announced the appointments of Shyam Kamadolli and Joshua Maxey as associates. Fidelity Ventures now has a team of 16 investment professionals in the United States and London, and currently manages more than $800 million in venture capital.

 

June 29, 2005 — Dekkers L. Davidson Joins Fidelity Ventures As Venture Partner
As a venture partner, Davidson works closely with Fidelity Ventures’ team to evaluate and initiate new investment opportunities in the communications sector.

June 23 , 2006— Don Haile: Top tips for entrepreneurs
Donald Haile exudes a relaxed bonhomie these days. It was not always thus, especially when poorly prepared salesmen came canvassing for his business.

 

April 2005 — Private Equity Manager: Anatomy Profile on Fidelity Ventures
Fidelity Ventures' Small Team is Aided By The 6,000-Strong Army of Information Technology Professionals Who Work for the Affiliated Mutual Fund Giant.

 

February 16, 2005 — Larry Cheng Joins Fidelity Ventures As Principal
Fidelity Ventures announced the appointment of Larry Cheng as principal.