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Talk of Broadcom Buyout of Symantec Puts Broader IT Focus Into View

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Broadcom is once, twice, three times a multi-billion-dollar dealmaker (well, basically) in the past year if it follows through on its reported talks to acquire Mountain View, CA-based cybersecurity giant Symantec. Though it is one of the largest cybersecurity software providers, Symantec is.

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Is the Future of Cybersecurity in M&A?

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Last month Symantec announced its plans to buy Blue Coat for $4.7 In 2015, Cybersecurity startups saw 332 funding deals with investments hitting the highest ever at $3.8 In 2015, Cybersecurity startups saw 332 funding deals with investments hitting the highest ever at $3.8 Symantec Forces the Industry to Stay Competitive.

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Lindzon Gets Exit At Lifelock

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Lindzon said it was an early angel investor in the company, and made his investment in 2006 at "well under a $10M valuation". Symantec, and Industry Ventures; it's unclear how large of a stake Lindzon owned in the firm at IPO. Lindzon said he sold half his shares on SecondMarket in 2010. READ MORE>>.

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