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Fika Ventures quickly closes on $160m for Fund IV

The early-stage B2B software investor announced it has closed its fourth fund at $160m.

Bee Partners promotes Vergara to support AI companies

Vergara "leads generative AI go-to-market strategies, supporting founders in companies like TensorStax, Okareo, Wayfound, Atym and another in stealth mode," Bee Partners said.

Climate fundraising tops $7bn with new BNP Paribas fund

BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund held a first close on €150m and expects to hold a final close by the end of this year.

LIST: Climate-focused venture funds raised in 2024 (updated)

A list of climate-focused VC funds closed in 2024.

Atomico's early-stage fund falls short, but new growth fund tops $750m

Atomico, based in London, raised $485m for its sixth early-stage vehicle, falling short of its $600m target.

Founder of Asylum Ventures laments 'industrialization' of VC

The venture industry went 'from a nascent practice to a consensus component of institutional portfolios,' says Asylum founder and partner Nick Chirls.

MCJ Collective gathers $80.6m for climate tech fund

Including MCJ's new fund, climate fundraisers worldwide have now raised $6.9bn for 25 venture funds this year, according to Venture Capital Journal data.

Prudential and nine other big LPs sign on to PruVen's Fund II

PruVen Capital has closed on $378m for its second fund, which will target financial services and enterprise-focused start-ups.

Dutch VC firm SET Ventures collects €200m for fourth fund

SET Ventures, a Dutch venture capital firm focused on sustainable technologies, raised €200 million for its fourth fund.

SparkLabs joins growing list of AI-focused funds

The $50m SparkLabs AIM AI Fund will invest in AIM-X accelerator participants along with AI start-ups across the globe.