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BayStar Capital
About
BayStar Capital is a private equity firm specializing in financing late stage venture.
- Larkspur,California,United States
- http://www.baystarcapital.com
Highlights
Details
- Founded date
- Dec 1, 1998
- Operating Status
- Active
- Investor Type
- PE
BayStar Capital is a private equity cross-over fund that makes direct equity investments in private and publicly traded growth companies. Founded in December 1998, BayStar has invested over $250 million in more than 40 companies, with typical transactions ranging from $1 million to $25 million. BayStar will invest in growth, mezzanine, IPO, and post-IPO stages in the technology and life sciences industries. Past and current portfolio companies include: Commerce One, Interpacket, eFusion, SbaSoft, beenz.com, essential.com and Global Light Telecommunications.
Investments
|
Date
Company Name
|
Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct 1, 2003
Reliant Pharmaceuticals
|
Series D | $115M | Biotechnology | — |
|
Jul 11, 2003
Commerce One
|
Post-IPO Equity | $10M | E-Commerce | Yes |
|
Jan 28, 2003
RITA Medical Systems, Inc
|
Private Equity（PE） | $9M | Health Care | Yes |
|
Mar 1, 2001
Heavy Inc.
|
Series A | $3M | Ad Network | Yes |
|
Jan 8, 2001
Acorda Therapeutics
|
Series A | $33.70M | Biotechnology | — |
Exits
BayStar Capital has had 6 exits. BayStar Capital most notable exits include Picis , Reliant Pharmaceuticals
| Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2015 | Picis | M&A | Computer | Detail |
| Nov 21, 2007 | Reliant Pharmaceuticals | M&A | Biotechnology | Detail |
| Nov 28, 2006 | RITA Medical Systems, Inc | M&A | Health Care | Detail |
| Feb 10, 2006 | Acorda Therapeutics | IPO | Biotechnology | Detail |
| Oct 5, 2001 | beenz.com | M&A | E-Commerce | Detail |
