Fundraising

USC Marshall School of Business launches venture fund

The USC Marshall School of Business has launched a venture capital fund. The fund will invest in early-stage startups founded by USC students, alumni, faculty and staff. No financial terms were disclosed.

Monthly recap of fund briefs through Nov. 15

Wonder Ventures collects $15 mln for sophomore fund

Wonder Ventures has raised $15 million for its second fund, according to a blog post. Wonder Ventures II is seeking to invest in Los Angeles-based tech startups. The fund's limited partners include institutional fund-of-funds and large family offices.

Q&A with Boris Wertz, founding partner of Version One Ventures

Version One Ventures is growing its franchise. The Vancouver firm, founded in 2012 by renowned seed investor Boris Wertz, made the decision to expand when raising its third fund. One result was the September promotion of Angela Tran Kingyens to general partner. A further step will soon be taken with the hire of an associate. In an interview with PE Hub Canada , Wertz said the increased resources will help deploy Version One Ventures III, which raised about $57 million last month. He also told us more about Version One's growing franchise, Fund III, recent deals and the firm’s evolving strategy.

RET Ventures wraps up fund at $108 mln

Real Estate Technology Ventures has closed its inaugural fund at $108 million. Real Estate Technology Ventures I will focus on real estate technology companies. The fund's limited partners include real estate investment trusts, Aimco, Boardwalk, Essex, MidAmerica, UDR, Starwood Capital Group, Cortland and GID.

Forbion, Dutch life-science VC, looks west for exits

ShangPharma Innovation to raise $100 mln venture-capital fund

ShangPharma Innovation has set out to raise a $100 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Venture capital emerging manager roundup: Greenspring, PVP, Work-Bench and more

Rock River Capital collects $23.4 mln for debut fund

Rock River Capital has raised $23.4 million for its maiden fund, according to an SEC filing. The Madison, Wisconsin-based venture firm focuses on Midwest companies.

Portfolia wraps up women's health-focused fund

Portfolia Funds, a fintech company, has closed its newest fund. No financial terms were disclosed. The Portfolia FemTech Fund will invest in women's health companies. So far, the fund has made its first investment in Future Family, a femtech startup that helps families more afford and navigate fertility services like IVF and egg freezing.