The CEO’s nanotechnology playbook
09/11/2005. In this survey of the nanotechnology industry, Lux Research reveals the results of its interviews with executives at the center of nanotech activity in 33 global corporations with more than $5bn in revenue.

Assessing Venture Capital Returns for Efficient Investing in Nanotechnology
21/03/2005. With the advent of nanotechnology and the emergence of venture capital funds investing in early stage start-up nanotechnology companies, now is the time to take a closer look at the venture capital industry. It's time to ask some questions on how to evaluate venture funds that claim they can successfully invest in nanotechnology - and avoid the investment pitfalls of the dot.com and biotech era.

Sizing nanotechnology’s value chain
02/02/2005. In this statement of findings, Lux Research find that private equity firms struggle to quantify their specific revenue opportunities in nanotechnology. This confusion results from the widespread view that nanotechnology is a holistic industry. It isn’t – it’s an essential enabler that will impact all manufactured goods.

The nanotechnology technology report 2003
23/07/2003. Nanotechnology is exploding worldwide, according to Lux Capital's Nanotech Report 2003. The report found that more than 700 companies are currently involved in the sector and predicts that $3bn will be invested in global nanotech research and development this year.

Nanotech industry and outlook
26/02/2003. The nanotech industry is still very much at the start of its growth, but there is still a lot of excitement about it. In the Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech report, Josh Wolfe sets out his predictions for the year ahead.

Nanotech: hype yes, bubble no
28/01/2003. The increasing press coverage of nanotechnology development is beginning to worry some investors looking at this fledgling industry. But, says the Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report, while there may be a lot of hype surrounding the area, the telltale signs of a bubble are nowhere to be seen.

Nanotechnology: hype, hope & home runs
07/01/2003. Venture capitalists are constantly on the look-out for new and exciting investment opportunities in developing industries. One such sector is nanotechnology, the science of the truly tiny. Josh Wolfe of Lux Capital assesses the development of the sector and what may lie in store for the future.

The next technology wave?
08/10/2002. Venture capital and technology are not quite flavour of the month at present. Following the bursting of the TMT bubble in 2000, many are keeping away from investing in high-tech altogether. But with regard to nanotechnology this would be a mistake, argues Tim Bliamptis of Knightsbridge Advisors. Nanotechnology may be the next big thing – and those who invest early will reap the rewards.

It's computing Jim, but not as we know it
27/09/2002. Nanotechnology, the ‘new industrial revolution', represents a whole new paradigm in the way things are produced and is set to enjoy enormous growth over the coming years. Darryl Nelson of Australia.internet discusses this emerging sector and its implications on the IT sector.

Nanotechnology - size matters
25/09/2002. Nanotechnology, the science of the truly tiny, is a promising arena for both long and short-term investments. This white paper from 3i covers four sections – an overview of the sector itself, its commercial potential, the reasons behind its complexity and practical advice on how to succeed in this space.

The X Report April/May 2002
03/09/2002. The biotechnology and nanotechnology sectors are becoming more poular among private equity investors. The X Report from Cientifica looks at what shifts are on the horizon and which players in this booming sector are most likely to bring about and capitalise on change.

Nanotech's boosters are getting ahead of themselves
01/08/2002. Leading figures in the nanotech industry estimate that approximately two per cent of all venture investments this year will flow to this sector. But, asks Stephen Herrera at Red Herring, to what extent are these figures realistic or are they just hype to generate media and investor interest?

For the life sciences industry, small may just be the biggest thing yet
29/07/2002. Rapid progress and plenty of hype have made nanotechnology the next big thing. In fact, nano has now firmly replaced dot-com as the technological buzzword of our time. In fact, some argue that the buzz is running too far ahead of nanotechnology's ability to deliver. Mikayel Nazoyan of PricewaterhouseCoopers looks at the importance of this ever growing sector.

The X Report
08/07/2002. As biotechnology and nanotechnology become common terms for investors, it is essential to keep up to date with developments. The X Report from Cientifica looks at what shifts are on the horizon and which players in this booming sector are most likely to bring about and capitalise on change.

Big prospects for nanotech
25/06/2002. Nanotechnology is increasingly gaining favour with venture capitalists, although VCs remain cautious that this optimism does not turn into a bubble such as that experienced by the dot-com industry. Nanotech could possibly become a prime target for venture capital funding this year, says Steven Milunovich of Red Herring.

Nanotech White Paper
20/03/2002. Investors are becoming increasingly interested in nanotechnology and the opportunities it presents. But what is it? CMP Cientifica explains current developments and commercial opportunities in this space.

2001 Business of Nanotech Survey
18/02/2002. Nanotechnologies have been attracting steadily more capital over recent years and, according to this survey from NanoBusiness Alliance, they will attract much more over the next three to five years.

Small worlds
22/01/2002. Nanotechnology, which began life as a niche trend, is slowly emerging as a sector, ripe for investment. With unprecedented government funding, academic development, and growing interest from VCs, the industry has never looked so appealing, argues Red Herring.

What is nanotechnology?
19/09/2001. There has been a lot of investor interest in nanotechnology recently. What is it? And how is it used? This article from the Institute of Nanotechnology explains.

The Nanotech Report
14/09/2001. Nanotechnology is a fast growing sector in the private equity market, yet very few understand what exactly it is. This new report from Lux Capital seeks to clarify some of the confusion.

Glossary of Nanotechnology
14/09/2001. The following are some of the terms used in discussing Nanotechnology and other anticipated technologies and is intended to offer help in crossing disciplinary boundaries

Nanotechnology emerges as the next new frontier
07/09/2001. Nanotechnology has been receiving a lot of attention of late as private quity houses have sought new investment opportunities. The Boston Globe looks into some of these developments and discusses the impact that funding will have on this sector of the market.