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Alexandria venture capital firm secures $350M in funding
Alexandria-based boutique venture capital firm QED Investors secured $350 million in funding for fintech companies in North America, South America and the United Kingdom, the company announced Wednesday, making it the sixth round of funding in the firm’s 12-year history. QED was co-founded in 2007 by Frank Rotman and Capital One Financial Corp. co-founder Nigel […]
Morgan Stanley to acquire E-Trade for $13B
New York City-based wealth management company Morgan Stanley will acquire Arlington-based E-Trade Financial Corp. under a $13 billion definitive agreement expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, the companies announced Thursday. E-Trade stockholders will receive 1.0432 Morgan Stanley stares for each of their E-Trade shares as a result of the acquisition, which […]
Breakout Capital promotes McLean Wilson to CEO and president
McLean-based financial services company Breakout Capital LLC has promoted McLean Wilson from chief credit officer to chief executive officer and president, the company announced Jan. 14. Wilson joined Breakout — which provides capital loans and underwriting to small businesses —in 2016 as the company’s first lender. In his new role, he will continue to oversee […]
