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Managers

Ex-Robeco chief plots June close for debut impact fund

Future Planet is seeking at least $500m for a vehicle targeting university spin-outs, executive chairman Douglas Hansen-Luke told PEI.

2 min read · 07 February 2018

Fundraising

Cyprus Capital plots December first close for debut fund – exclusive

The firm, which focuses on growth, venture and expansion capital in the eastern Mediterranean, is seeking at least €100m.

2 min read · 27 November 2017

Alignment of Interest

Hurdle rates in emerging markets should end in tiers

The industry standard creates misalignment problems and needs rethinking for growth investors, says fund investor Dave Richards.

4 min read · 24 October 2017

Deals

Tech specialists VT Partners and Paladin to join forces

Growth capital firm VT partners, which was co-founded earlier this year by a 12-year Carlyle veteran, will look to pool its resources and network with the US-based cyber-security focused VC firm.

1 min read · 23 October 2017

Managers

VinaCapital eyes 2018 launch for second tech fund

The Vietnamese firm is also winding down its partnership with Draper Fisher Jurvetson, 10 years after the pair set up their first tech fund.

1 min read · 23 October 2017

Investors

Temasek’s Vertex Ventures beats target for SE Asia fund III

The Singapore-headquartered venture firm has raised $210m from Temasek, Kasikorn Bank and Cathay Life Insurance to invest in South-East Asia and Indian start-ups.

1 min read · 10 October 2017

Managers

HK govt sets ups $256m innovation fund

Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Commission will co-invest up to $50m alongside venture capital firms to back tech-focused companies.

1 min read · 25 September 2017

Investors

Hostplus backs Aus-China venture fund

The superannuation fund has made a $40m commitment to venture firm Artesian's China fund.

2 min read · 21 September 2017

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