THE DAILY DEAL LAUNCHES TECH WEDNESDAY

Newspaper bolsters commitment to technology coverage through expanded analysis, features and charts appearing in new weekly section

October 3, 2001--New York, N.Y.--The Daily Deal, (www.TheDeal.com) the international newspaper for corporate and financial dealmakers, today introduces its newest weekly section, consolidating technology coverage, columns and statistics into Tech Wednesday.

Tech Wednesday joins Merger Monday and Bankruptcy Thursday as the third weekly section to appear in The Daily Deal. By the end of 2001, The Daily Deal will roll out two more weekly sections: Corporate Dealmaker Tuesday and Venture Capital/Private Equity Friday.

"Despite the ups and downs of the tech world, deals keep happening. There's still a lot for The Daily Deal to cover in this sector," said Robert Teitelman, editor in chief of The Daily Deal. "The fact that many publications have reduced or ceased their technology coverage makes it all the more imperative for The Daily Deal to provide in-depth focus on this active arena."

The seven-page section opens with an overview of the technology dealmaking world, which draws on the expertise of managing editor Ed Paisley and San Francisco bureau chief Marcy Burstiner. They provide the complete technology deal picture from Silicon Alley to Silicon Valley.

Additional recurring features include "Tech Movers" by Erin Ferrell and Joshua Jaffe, a look at the comings and goings of high-tech dealmakers; "Letter from Europe" by Jaffe, an examination of the technology picture in Europe; "Tech Dealmaker Resume" by Baron Braccia, which spotlights a different prominent dealmaker each week; and "Tech Briefing," a roundup of recent financing ventures.

Every week, Tech Wednesday will also feature a longer, in-depth piece pertaining to the world of high-tech dealmaking. The inaugural feature, by reporter Danny Fortson, looks at Alacritech CEO Larry Boucher, who founded two startup tech companies before his current venture.

Accompanying the editorial components each week, charts examine technology-related issues such as intellectual property exchange. Additional areas of statistical focus will be added in coming weeks.

About The Deal LLC
The Deal, LLC is the leading media company charting the deal economy for dealmakers worldwide. The company provides original news reporting, financial data and commentary on a full spectrum of global transactions and the personalities and politics of dealmakers behind the deals. Through The Daily Deal and TheDeal.com, as well as e-newsletters, newsletters and special reports, The Deal, LLC addresses the information needs of the deal community composed of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, financial intermediaries and advisers. Investors in The Deal, LLC, a privately held company, include majority owner U.S. Equity Partners, a private investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and Rustic Canyon Ventures, one of the largest venture capital funds in Southern California.