David Bogoslaw

Why VC-as-a-service is growing

Seeking access to the most alluring start-ups, strong due diligence and help with bridging work cultural differences has led three Japanese companies to launch new funds managed by Pegasus Tech Ventures in the past month.

Pegasus Tech Ventures launches CVC with Japanese software firm Asteria

The fund, whose size has not been disclosed, aims to advance global connectivity and innovation, focusing on AI, automation, edge computing and intelligent data infrastructure.

Big in Japan: Corporate LPs ramp up partnerships with Western VCs

Japanese strategic LPs are driven by a desire to bring emerging technologies into their operations, an interest in strategic relationships and a thirst for M&A or distribution opportunities.

Colle Capital Partners closes on $71.7m for Fund III

With a new fund that is 46% larger than its last fund, the firm invests primarily in logistics, healthcare and fintech.

Questioning productivity gains from AI

Hype over AI-related productivity gains may be masking how AI agents hurt skill building and mastery by software engineers.

Revaia appoints Benoît Seringe as partner and IR head

The former managing director on Cathay Capital’s IR team brings decades of experience in fundraising and deal-making, along with relationship building, to his new role at the French venture growth firm.

Critical infrastructure is sharpest path to VC exits

Just as power generation solutions have generated big returns in the IPO market, MEXT’s acquisition by AMD shows that companies solving capacity constraints in the AI tech stack have equally compelling exit potential.

Align Ventures raises $84.17m for Align Ventures II, target size unknown

Backing start-ups in the AI and robotics space, as well as in the consumer products and services sector, Align's recent exits include the IPOs of SpaceX and EquipmentShare.

Base10 Partners closes on $850m for two funds, focusing on AI automation

New LPs include Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, while California Public Employees' Retirement System, Howard University and the John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation are among those that committed to previous funds.

New capital will make it easier for UK companies scale locally

With a gentle nudge by the BBB, large UK pension funds are starting to make good on their initiative to increase their allocations to venture capital vehicles.