BayStar Capital is a private equity firm specializing in financing late stage venture.
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.
Date
Company Name
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Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
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Oct 1, 2003
Reliant Pharmaceuticals
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Series D | $115M | Biotechnology | — |
Jul 11, 2003
Commerce One
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Post-IPO Equity | $10M | E-Commerce | Yes |
Jan 28, 2003
RITA Medical Systems, Inc
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Private Equity(PE) | $9M | Health Care | Yes |
Mar 1, 2001
Heavy Inc.
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Series A | $3M | Ad Network | Yes |
Jan 8, 2001
Acorda Therapeutics
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Series A | $33.70M | Biotechnology | — |
BayStar Capital has had 6 exits. BayStar Capital most notable exits include Picis , Reliant Pharmaceuticals
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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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 |