Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.

DealFlow: M&A roundup for 6.20.12

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Local firms have worked some nine-figure deals recently, plus deals from Smither & Co., Matrix Capital Markets, Davenport & Co. and more.

The R&D Dept.: Patents for 6.20.12

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A busy week for patents with inventions from Afton Chemical, Magellan Systems, Altria, Dupont and a local man who patented a tuning device for drums.

Prime property near VCU going to auction

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The half-acre property at 1109 W. Marshall St. is headed to foreclosure more than two years after its owner, the Commonwealth Cancer Institute, went bankrupt.

Bank of Virginia gains momentum

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Fresh off its first profitable quarter in almost three years, a local bank is looking to raise capital and potentially go on a buying spree.

Village Bank slips down a rung

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The local bank became one of the lowest rated banks in the state, according to ratings released this month.

More of French’s follies to be auctioned

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Bank of Hampton Roads is foreclosing on two buildings in Scott’s Addition and hoping to recover some of the $15 million it lent Justin French.

A digital room of their own

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After an annoying battle with a cyber-squatter, a local startup has rebranded itself and raised a fresh round of capital.

Drive-through deal

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In its third deal since September, a Glen Allen-based insurance brokerage firm has acquired an agency that caters to fast food restaurants.