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Moment Ventures targets $50 mln for second fundMoment Ventures has raised $12.5 million for its sophomore fund, according to an SEC filing https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1707579/000170757917000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml The target was $50 million. Based in Palo Alto, California, Moment is a seed and early-stage venture firm that invests in the infrastructure of everything companies.
- Seven Peaks Ventures to raise $30 mln second fund
Seven Peaks Ventures has set out to raise a $30 million second venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
- Soasta raises $30 mln
Soasta said Thursday that it raised $30 million in debt funding led by Tennenbaum Capital. Also participating were existing investors Canaan Venture Partners, Pelion Venture Partners and Formative Ventures. Mountain View, California-based Soasta provides performance analytics.
- VC-backed SOASTA appoints former Sierra Ventures partner as CSO
SOASTA said Tuesday that it has hired Gamiel Gran as chief strategy officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Previously, Gran worked at Sierra Ventures where he was a partner. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., SOASTA is a provider of cloud and mobile testing solutions. Its backers include Macquarie Capital, ROTH Capital, Canaan Partners, Formative Ventures and Pelion Venture Partners.
Another big year for new fundsNew managers continue to find fundraising success, with nearly 40 first-time funds raised in 2013. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about launching a new fund.
- Cloud Testing Leader SOASTA Closes $30 Mln
SOASTA said Thursday that it has raised $30 million in funding. New investors Macquarie Capital and ROTH Capital participated in the round as did existing investors Canaan Partners, Formative Ventures and Pelion Venture Partners. The capital will be used primarily for global expansion. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., SOASTA is a provider of cloud and mobile testing solutions.
Mashery Sale Looks Promising for First Round, Formative, OpenView, Others: UpdatedMashery's sale to Intel for a reported $180 million-plus appears to be a good outcome for Mashery's venture investors, including.406 Ventures, Cisco Systems, First Round Capital, Formative Ventures, OpenView Venture Partners and SoftTech VC.
- PE ready for its close up(4)
Yet another private equity firm is taking a star turn: Sandlot Venture Group is set to back two sports films with a $25 million fund.
- PE ready for its close up(3)
Yet another private equity firm is taking a star turn: Sandlot Venture Group is set to back two sports films with a $25 million fund.