VCJ Staff

Secure Digital Markets collects C$4m in bridge financing

Toronto-based Secure Digital Markets, a digital asset brokerage, has raised C$4 million in a bridge financing.

Pear’s new CFO is Anna Nitschke

She previously led finance and operations at Eniac Ventures.

Freshly funded Dapper Labs buys venture-backed Brud

Dapper Labs, which last month announced a $250 million financing, has acquired Brud, a Los Angeles-based company that uses artificial intelligence to create digital personas.

Clean Energy Systems raises $15m

The Series A funding round was led by Carbon Direct Capital Management.

Betterment adds $160m in growth capital

The Series F round was led by Treasury, with participation from existing investors.

Sun Exchange secures $2.5m

South Africa-based Sun Exchange, a solar energy startup, raises from from ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited’s Africa Renewable Power Fund.

Advent France Biotechnology launches second fund

The French life sciences firm announces a first close of its second fund at €86m ($102m).

Sandpiper nabs initial C$10m for debut women-focused fund

Sandpiper Ventures, a Canadian women-focused venture capital firm, has secured more than C$10 million in the first close of its inaugural fund.

Survey: Impact of higher carry tax for GPs

We want to hear from you about how, if carry is taxed at a higher rate, it will impact your venture operations and LP relationships.

LA's Slauson raises $70m

The early-stage firm was co-founded by Austin Clements, formerly a principal at TenOneTen Ventures.