Fundraising

Toronto-based venture capital firm Raiven Capital has signed on Björn Öste, co-founder of Oatly, as an investor.

In June 2021, Insight Partners rolled out its first Vision Capital fund to back diverse-led emerging managers as it aims to help close the industry's diversity gap. No target is listed on Fund II.

Pan-European early-stage investor Speedinvest announces an €80m Climate & Industry Opportunity fund to provide support for its existing sustainability-oriented portfolio companies.

The latest growth-stage vehicle comes almost 10 months after the firm raised $1.7bn for its previous fund.

The fund's managing partner will be Daan Dijkhuizen, CEO of the Topicus Operating Group.

The Philippines firm raises $12m toward a $20m fund.

Harvest Builders, a Calgary-based growth platform and venture studio, has launched Harvest Venture Partners, an early-stage financial technology venture capital firm.

Starship Ventures is seeking to raise $50 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing.

Seaya Ventures and Cathay Innovation has held a first close on its $125 million fund that targets Latin American tech startups.

Rhino Ventures, a Vancouver-based venture capital firm, has closed a third early-stage fund, raising C$120 million, according to a blog post.