Mark Boslet

Westly Group to raise $150 mln third fund

The Westly Group has set out to raise a $150 million third fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Panopto raises $42.8 mln in Sterling led round

Panopto has raised $42.8 million in a round led by Sterling Partners and which included a senior credit facility underwritten by Square 1 Bank, according to a press release.

Fund performance: Menlo scores top two spots in Washington State portfolio

Two funds from Menlo Ventures, vintages 2011 and 2006, ranked on top of the WSIB portfolio of venture holdings from that period

Brooklyn Bridge raises a $15.1 mln second fund

Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has closed on a $15.1 million second seed fund, according to a blog post from General Partner Charlie O'Donnell.

Fund performance: Menlo scores top two spots in Washington State portfolio

Darwin to raise $100 mln fourth fund of funds

Darwin Ventures has set out to raise a $100 million fourth fund of funds, according to a filing with the SEC.

Kobe Bryant kicks off $100 mln venture fund: report

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant unveiled a $100 million venture-capital fund to invest in technology, media and data companies, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Octopus launches fintech incubator and accelerator program

Octopus Investments said it launched Octopus Labs, a combination incubator and accelerator for fintech businesses.

Rothenberg Ventures sees staff departures, report claims

Rothenberg Ventures has seen an exodus of support staff, according a story on TechCrunch.

Fund performance: Ventures’ rebound aside, mid-decade funds make modest gains