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Kniaz set to leave Deliveroo backer Hoxton Ventures: report

Rob Kniaz, co-founder of London-based venture capital firm Hoxton Ventures, is in talks with potential LPs about forming a new deep tech-focused venture capital firm, according to a report by CNBC.

Friday Letter: Pensions start to push back against anti-ESG efforts

There is some good news for investors worried about the drive by Republican state legislatures to divest or prohibit investments in funds with environmental and sustainability goals. Some public pensions – the deep pockets that have fueled the rise of ESG funds – are pushing back against lawmakers who want to tie their hands.

DOWNLOAD: Global fundraising hits second-highest level, and VCs are eyeing $259bn more

Global VC fundraising finally came back to earth in 2022 as firms worldwide closed on funds totaling $165.9bn, down about 8% from their record haul of $179.7bn in 2021.

RRE declares success in one of 'most challenging fundraising environments'

RRE Ventures said it closed its eighth fund at $250m after ‘facing one of the most challenging fundraising environments in recent history.’

Women-led Black Opal closes on nearly $40m

Tara Bishop, who was named to Venture Capital Journal’s second annual list of Women of Influence in Private Markets, has closed on nearly $40 million with partner Eileen Tanghal for their new healthcare-focused firm, Black Opal Ventures.

Partech finds strong demand for sophomore Africa fund

The anchor investor is German development bank KfW, and other LPs include the European Investment Bank, International Finance Corporation, Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO and Bpifrance Investissement.

New filings show Sequoia's evergeen fund is worth $13.6bn

The firm, which announced in 2021 that it would shift to a 'single fund structure,' said Sequoia Capital Fund LP is valued at $13.6bn.

Mountain of capital for climate funds continues to grow

Buoyant Ventures, a women-led fund, raised $76m to invest in digital solutions to combat climate change.

March Capital raises $650m for fourth fund, beating target

The firm says it 'sees enormous opportunity in the use of artificial intelligence for intelligent business applications.'

Friday Letter: SEC scrutiny should have you on high alert

Any VC firm that thinks it doesn't have to worry about the SEC because it's an 'exempt' reporting adviser should think again. The feds are paying closer attention to ERAs and bringing more enforcement actions.