More evidence of a slowing venture ecosystem comes as Dow Jones VentureSource reports that U.S.-based investments in the first quarter plunged to $13.5 billion, a 27 percent drop from the fourth quarter.
2 min read · 14 April 2016
Foundry Group has set out to raise $500 million for its Foundry Group Next initiative, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 13 April 2016
Spark Capital has set out to raise a $500 million second growth fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 13 April 2016
Vestmark said it raised $30 million of growth financing from Summit Partners. Vestmark will use the capital to invest in sales, marketing, and software development.
3 min read · 13 April 2016
NodeSource said it raised $10 million of Series A financing in a deal led by RRE Ventures and joined by existing investors Crosslink Capital and Resolute.vc. The financing will allow the company to accelerate the development of its product and services.
3 min read · 13 April 2016
Poshmark said it raised $25 million in a deal led by GGV Capital and joined by previous investors Mayfield Fund, Menlo Ventures, Inventus Capital, Union Grove Venture Partners, Shea Ventures, AngelList and SoftTech VC.
4 min read · 13 April 2016
1 min read · 12 April 2016
Pave said it raised $8 million of Series A financing in a round led by Maxfield Capital and joined by existing investors. The money will support the online lending platform's growth.
2 min read · 12 April 2016
MediQuire said it raised a Series A investment round led by FCA Venture Partners. The company did not disclose the round size.
4 min read · 12 April 2016
Several funds already are posting good, early returns in a Calpers portfolio that is heavy with multi-stage, late-decade funds
1 min read · 12 April 2016