Mark Boslet

Fund performance: Menlo shows big gains in Washington State portfolio

Venture-backed IPOs fall by half in first quarter

The first quarter marked the worst period for venture-funded IPOs in two years, as only 17 deals went to market raising $1.4 billion, according to a new report.

Can unicorns bring home the bacon?

Some fear a downturn and an end to cheap capital

Fund performance: Menlo shows big gains in Washington State portfolio

Distributions rise from Austin, NEA, Menlo

VCs continue backing high priced deals in 1Q

Venture capitalists around the globe appeared to continue pouring money in high priced deals in the first quarter, according to market monitors PitchBook. Globally $22.9 was invested, a 26 percent increase from the same quarter a year ago.

Freestyle raises third fund, adds partner Jenny Lefcourt

Freestyle Capital has raised a third fund and added new partner Jenny Lefcourt to its ranks, according to a blog post. The size of the new fund is $60 million, according to a news report.

Lux Capital raises oversubscribed $350 mln fourth fund

Lux Capital said it has closed an oversubscribed $350 million fourth fund for early stage investing. The fund had an initial target of $245 million and brings the total capital under management at the firm to $700 million, according to a press release.

Correlation Ventures to raise $170 mln second fund

Correlation Ventures has begun raising a second fund of $170 million, according to a filing with the SEC.

The valuation boom (or bust)

With valuations at an all-time high and investment risk on the rise, some VCs are wisely showing caution

The next round is on Homebrew

Upstart San Francisco firm raises $85 million in capital for second seed fund and new growth vehicle