Founded in 1864, J & W Seligman has a preference for investing in startups that are 6-10 years old. Their portfolio includes successful companies like Silver Peak and HomeGain.com, with a focus on web hosting and e-commerce. The fund typically invests in deals ranging from $10-50 million and participates in 2-6 deals per year. J & W Seligman has a higher rate of exits compared to other companies and has raised a single venture fund called Seligman New Technologies Fund II, Inc. They offer a range of money management services, including retirement plans and mutual funds, and are known for their innovative investment products and research on investment risk.