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Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures collects $60m for inaugural fund

The fund's investors include SBI Holdings, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan International Corporation Agency, Japan ICT Fund and SCM Capital.

JFF Ventures launches second fund focused on job creation

Jobs-focused impact investor JFF Ventures has held a first close on $15m for its second fund, which is targeting $50m.

Sargent and McDonald join G2 Venture Partners

McDonald is joining the VC firm as an investor and Sargent is coming on board as an operating partner.

Our list of climate funds doubled in a year

In just 12 months, Venture Capital Journal's list of climate-focused funds has grown to 44 funds that have raised a combined $9.5bn.

Climate fundraising tops $9.4bn with World Fund's latest effort

World Fund's debut vehicle closed on €300m, with backing from the European Investment Fund, KfW Capital and BPI France, among others.

Sonder names Garrett managing partner as it raises Fund II

As managing partner of Sonder Capital, Kate Garrett will spearhead the next phase of growth for the early-stage venture capital firm.

Tiger loses its roar

Tiger Global, which has roared through the fundraising market for the past 10 years, was only able to muster a meow with its latest fund.

LPs see former Kleiner Perkins vets as MVPs, commit $300m

Matter Venture Partners, a new firm started by two Kleiner Perkins vets, has closed on $300m for its debut, or $100m more than planned.

Still celebrating women's successes

They make up just a small portion of the venture industry, but women who have managed to break into the business are thriving, judging by Venture Capital Journal's most popular stories this week.

Three big LPs are warming to growth equity

Alaska Permanent, CalPERS and New Mexico SIC are more interested in growth equity since valuations have come down for growth-stage companies.