Fundraising

Schumacher officially launches 55 Catalyst Capital

Jeff Schumacher, founder and ex-head of BCG Digital Ventures, has launched 55 Catalyst Capital. He is joined by Juan Bruce, former managing partner of Ænigma Capital, and Jason Nolte, former venture partner at GM Ventures, in leading the firm. 55 Catalyst will focus on decentralized technology and digital assets.

SV Health Investors to raise $94 mln venture-capital fund

SV Health Investors has set out to raise a $94 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

ACP raises $24.3 mln for sophomore venture fund

American Capital Partners, an investment firm headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, has raised $24.3 million for its second venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $100 million.

Osage University Partners raises $273 mln for third fund

Osage University Partners has closed its third fund at $273 million, beating its $250 million target. The Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based venture firm invests in startups that commercialize university research.

Q Venture Partners to raise venture-capital fund

Q Venture Partners has set out to raise a venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

KRC announces first close of debut fund

King River Capital, a new venture firm that provides funding to early-stage software companies in Australia and overseas, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding in the first close of its debut fund. Also, KRC has invested in two Australian companies: FinClear, an wholesale financial services provider; and Cover Genius, an insurtech startup. KRC is seeking to invest in 15 to 20 companies with an average investment of A$10 million over three to four years.

137 Ventures Fund IV closes on $210 mln

137 Ventures said March 12 that its fourth fund closed on $210 million. Ching Wu joined 137 as an operating partner and head of investor relations, while the firm promoted Andrew Hansen to operating partner, COO and CFO. 137 ventures, of San Francisco, provides liquidity solutions to founders, investors, and early employees of high-growth companies.

Versant Ventures is raising $150 million towards an opportunity fund

Lo Toney raises $35.1 mln for his Plexo Capital I

Lo Toney has raised $35.1 million for his venture-capital fund, Plexo Capital I, according to a filing with the SEC.

Maniv Mobility snags funding from Lear Corp

Lear Corporation has made an investment in Israel-based Maniv Mobility, a venture firm focused on mobility tech. No financial terms were disclosed.