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Version One Ventures' Boris Wertz joins a16zBoris Wertz, general partner at Vancouver-based Version One Ventures, a micro fund focused on early-stage consumer Internet, e-commerce, SaaS and mobile companies, has joined U.S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz as a partner. Andreessen Horowitz, which recently raised US$1.5 billion for its fourth fund, announced the move on its blog http://a16z.com/2014/04/30/the-nomad-vc-a16zs-newest-board-partner-boris-wertz/ The firm said that Wertz will continue to invest from his own fund.
Canadian seed investor Wertz joins a16zBoris Wertz, general partner at Vancouver-based Version One Ventures, a micro fund focused on early-stage consumer Internet, e-commerce, SaaS and mobile companies, has joined Andreessen Horowitz as a partner.
Wattpad scores $46 mln in Series C funding led by OMERS VenturesWattpad, also known as WP Technology Inc, has secured $46 million in a Series C financing round led by OMERS Ventures, the venture investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. The round was also joined by August Capital, Raine Ventures and Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund, as well as existing investors Union Square Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Jerry Yang of AME Cloud Ventures, Golden Venture Partners, and Boris Wertz of Version One Ventures. Based in Toronto, Wattpad is a social platform that creates direct connections between readers and writers. The company said it will use its latest funding to expand its Toronto team and to support product development and platform growth.
- Wattpad scores $46 mln in Series C funding led by OMERS Ventures
Wattpad, also known as WP Technology Inc, has secured $46 million in a Series C financing round led by OMERS Ventures, the venture investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System. The round was also joined by August Capital, Raine Ventures and Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund, as well as existing investors Union Square Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Jerry Yang of AME Cloud Ventures, Golden Venture Partners, and Boris Wertz of Version One Ventures. Based in Toronto, Wattpad is a social platform that creates direct connections between readers and writers. The company said it will use its latest funding to expand its Toronto team and to support product development and platform growth.
First quarter VC roundup - Clio’s $20 mln Series C caps solid start to the yearThe $20 million Series C financing of Clio capped a solid start to Canadian venture capital deal-making in 2014. In an interview with peHUB Canada, the startup's co-founder and CEO Jack Newton explains why the Vancouver-based provider of cloud-based tools to the legal industry is gaining traction in the marketplace. At the same time, Canadian life sciences companies have taken an especially large share of venture cash since January, suggesting that investment activity in the sector may be staging a comeback after a quiet 2013.
- First quarter VC roundup - Clio’s $20 mln Series C caps solid start to the year
The $20 million Series C financing of Clio capped a solid start to Canadian venture capital deal-making in 2014. In an interview with peHUB Canada, the startup's co-founder and CEO Jack Newton explains why the Vancouver-based provider of cloud-based tools to the legal industry is gaining traction in the marketplace. At the same time, Canadian life sciences companies have taken an especially large share of venture cash since January, suggesting that investment activity in the sector may be staging a comeback after a quiet 2013.
Top VC deals done in Canada in first quarterCanada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and research partner Thomson Reuters will in May publish their full report on Canadian venture capital deal-making in the first quarter of 2014. In the meantime, peHUB Canada has compiled an early list of some of the top disclosed financings completed since January.
- Top VC deals done in Canada in first quarter
Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and research partner Thomson Reuters will in May publish their full report on Canadian venture capital deal-making in the first quarter of 2014. In the meantime, peHUB Canada has compiled an early list of some of the top disclosed financings completed since January.
Clio raises $20 mln Series C round led by Bessemer Venture PartnersClio, a specialist in cloud-based management tools for the legal industry, has secured $20 million in a Series C financing round led by U.S. venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners. Existing investors Acton Capital Partners and Point Nine Capital joined in the round, as did Canadian firm Version One Ventures, which is investing in Clio for the first time. The deal brings total venture capital raised by the Vancouver-based company to $27 million. Clio said that the new funding will be used to accelerate product development and sales and fuel global expansion over the next 12 months. Founded in 2009, the company has legal professionals in 50 countries using its service.
Clio nets $20 mln Series C fundsClio has closed $20 million in Series C financing. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round with participation from Acton Capital Partners, Point Nine Capital and Version One Ventures. According to the company, the capital will be used for product development and international expansion. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Clio is a cloud-based practice management platform for the legal sector.