U.S. venture firm Kleiner Perkins suffers security breach

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/22/us-usa-crime-kleiner-idUSKBN0GM03J20140822

BY SARAH MCBRIDE
SAN FRANCISCO
Reuters.com
Aug 21, 2014

California detectives are investigating a July computer theft at storied 
venture capital-firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a spokeswoman for 
the Menlo Park police said on Thursday.

The theft may put Kleiner in jeopardy of losing valuable financial data 
and making the firm the latest in a long list of businesses that have lost 
sensitive information to thieves. In this case, the information was taken 
by physical, not electronic, means.

Kleiner invests in Silicon Valley startups with highly competitive 
business plans, including payments startup Square, thermostat company 
Nest, and ride service Uber.

Investors in its funds include endowments and foundations that keep their 
investment decisions private. The performance of those funds is a closely 
guarded secret.

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