Mark Boslet

Milner's DST Global raises $1.7 bln toward new fund

DST Global has raised $1.7 billion toward a new fund, according to an SEC filing. It is not clear whether fundraising continues.

1 min read · 04 August 2015

Confidence falls to two-year low

The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index fell to a two-year low in the second quarter as concerns over company valuations overwhelmed excitement about the innovation taking place at startups.

1 min read · 04 August 2015

Venture capital distributions set 14-year record last year

Venture capital distributions set a 14-year record last year with more money and stock going back to LPs than in any year other than 2000.

1 min read · 04 August 2015

Corporate venture on course for biggest year since 2000

Corporate venture investors are backing U.S. startups at a pace that could make this year the most active since 2000, according to a study.

1 min read · 03 August 2015

Trident to raise $200 mln security fund, GSR seeks $150 mln 5th fund

Trident Capital has begun raising a $200 million cybersecurity fund, according to a document filed with the SEC. GSR Ventures also is raising a $150 million fifth fund, an SEC filing states.

1 min read · 03 August 2015

Europe’s siren call

More U.S. venture investors are crossing the pond to Europe where valuations are lower and startups are growing bigger. As interest grows, so do round sizes.

7 min read · 01 August 2015