Fundraising

Union Square Ventures raises $428.8 mln for new core, opportunity funds

Union Square Ventures has raised $428.8 million for two new funds, including a new core venture capital fund and an opportunity fund, according to filings with the SEC. The firm also is raising an opportunity investors fund.

Menlo Ventures to raise $450 mln opportunities fund

Menlo Ventures has set out to raise a $450 million second opportunities fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Northgate Capital pulls in $1.2 mln for $125 mln targeted fund

Danville, California-based Northgate Capital has raised $1.2 million for its eighth venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $125 million.

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SpringTide gathers $4.1 mln for debut venture fund

SpringTide has raised $4.1 million for its inaugural venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The firm invests in healthcare companies.

Converge collects $14.5 mln for maiden fund

Converge has raised $14.5 million for its debut fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $100 million. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Converge is an early-stage B2B tech venture firm.

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Altimeter Capital targets $400 mln for fourth fund

Altimeter Capital is seeking to raise $400 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Menlo Park, California and Boston, the firm invests in tech companies.

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