VCJ Staff

Bessemer promotes Giampapa to vice president

Mike Giampapa invests in fintech and has been at the firm since 2019.

Array Ventures seeks $55m

The San Francisco firm, led by Shruti Gandhi, seeks $55m for its third venture fund.

Felicis leads r2c's Series B funding

The security software company r2c of San Francisco has raised $27m, following a $13m last fall.

Vermilion Ventures seeks $100m for inaugural fund

The firm, which lists its address in Lihue, Hawaii, has so far raised $8.6m, according to a regulatory filing.

Buddha Brands raises C$3m in BDC Capital, IQ-backed round

Montreal-based Buddha Brands, a maker of plant-based snack and beverage products, has secured C$3 million in financing.

Iron Pillar raises $10m from Allana Group for second fund

The growth-stage investor, which focuses on tech companies based in India, also added three senior professionals to its investment team: Sajid Fazalbhoy, Pavan Gupte and Rahul Garg.

Dawn Capital promotes Mutafchieva to partner

The European investor announces two promotions, lifting Mina Mutafchieva to partner and Dan Chaplin to principal.

Women of Influence: VC making strides on diversity from within

As part of our inaugural Women of Influence list, which recognizes trailblazing women in venture capital and other alternative assets, we take a deep dive into DE&I recruiting and the current state of gender diversity in VC.

Q&A Black Women in Asset Management: ‘You belong’

Adebanke Adeyemo, director of Black Women in Asset Management, on how the sector’s employers can ensure talented Black women in their organizations thrive and reach the top.

Q&A ILPA: A ‘positive, not punitive’ approach

LPs believe greater diversity among teams leads to more cognitive diversity, better decisions and superior investment outcomes, says Jennifer Choi, managing director of industry affairs at the Institutional Limited Partners Association.