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Germany's HTGF finds fertile ground for seed funding

Dashboard: Exit proceeds drop in April, fundraising also drops

Fund performance: JMI, Top Tier, M/C lead mid-decade venture portfolio

Five Questions with MaRS IAF’s Michelle McBane and BDC’s Michelle Scarborough

While female founders are a growing presence in North America’s tech sectors, a wealth of anecdotal and statistical data show women-led startups face barriers to accessing risk capital. This week an important step was taken to reverse the trend in Canada. StandUp Ventures Fund I, a women-focused pre-seed and seed fund, raised an initial commitment and closed its debut deal. The fund, managed by MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, is earmarked for investments in technology companies that have at least one female founder in the C-suite. PE Hub Canada sat down with BDC Capital Managing Director Michelle Scarborough and MaRS IAF Investment Director Michelle McBane to talk about the fund, its goals, and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

Meet the firm that wants to turn fundraising upside down with the blockchain

Newly elected NVCA chair Scott Kupor stands up for entrepreneurship

Obvious Ventures closes Fund II with $191,919,191. (Read on.)

London’s Forward Partners steps up and stands out from the crowd

Fund performance: Fast start for Polaris, DFJ in late-vintage venture portfolio

Gil Penchina: from angel to 'turbocharged scout' for IDG Ventures