Fundraising

SoftBank remakes venture in its image

The Vision Fund bets big on transportation and real estate, but also on shaping industries to its liking. Venture better take notice.

Jungle Ventures raises $175 mln for Southeast Asian deals

CIBC provides Whitecap's Fund IV with capital call facility

CIBC Innovation Banking has provided a capital call facility to the fourth early-stage technology fund of Canadian venture capital firm Whitecap Venture Partners. Terms weren't disclosed for the facility, which allows Whitecap IV to make investments in portfolio companies prior to calling capital from the fund's limited partners. Earlier this year, Toronto-based Whitecap initially closed Whitecap IV, securing most of its $125 million target. CIBC Innovation Banking is the technology lending arm of Canadian bank CIBC.

Gambit Ventures targets $10 mln for sophomore fund

Gambit Ventures is seeking to raise $10 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The early-stage venture firm invests in companies in the New York City area.

NFX targets $275 mln for sophomore fund

NFX is seeking to raise $275 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based venture firm makes seed and Series A investments.

Fund Performance: New Mexico ERB portfolio, 2013 to 2017

Clear Ventures partners discuss fund size, adding a partner and carving out seed deals

Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital attracts $1.25 bln for maiden fund: reports

Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital has confirmed a target of $1.25 billion for its maiden venture-capital fund, and, according to media reports, attracted commitments for the capital.

Rethink Education sets $150 mln target for third fund

Rethink Education is seeking to raise $150 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The White Plains, New York-based venture firm invests in educational tech startups.

AV8 Ventures launches a €150 million backed by Alianz