Covidien Announces Establishment of Covidien Ventures Aug 19, 2008 08:00AM

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien Ltd. (NYSE: COV; BSX: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has established Covidien Ventures, a corporate venture capital function. Covidien Ventures will invest in areas of strategic importance to the Company with the goal of providing early exposure to innovative technologies and enhancing market ...


Spineology Secures Additional $1.5 Million in Second Round of Financing; Ed Spencer Jr. Joins Board of Directors Aug 15, 2008 09:00AM

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Closing on a second round of financing, Spineology Inc. - a pioneer in developing minimally invasive spinal surgery devices - today announced a $1.5 million commitment by Minneapolis-based venture capital firm Affinity Capital Management. This investment comes just weeks after Spineology closed on a $7.5 million private placement. Additionally, Ed Spencer Jr ...