Fundraising

Lightspeed raises $1.802 billion for two venture-capital funds

Lightspeed Venture Partners has raised $1.802 billion for two venture-capital funds, according to a filing with the SEC.

Sound Ventures targets $150 mln for sophomore fund

Sound Ventures is seeking to raise $150 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. Sound Ventures was founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary.

Boston's Glasswing Ventures closes AI-focused debut on $112 mln

NEA, DFJ, Oak HC/FT top emerging venture portfolio at LA pension

Lightspeed India Partners raises $175 mln second venture-capital fund

Lightspeed India Partners has raised a $175 million second venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Owl Ventures targets $225 mln for third fund

Owl Ventures is seeking to raise $225 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco and Palo Alto, California-based venture firm invests in education technology firms.

Forbion Fund IV raises 270 mln euros

Forbion said July 11 that its fourth flagship fund closed on 270 million euros ($316.3 million), surpassing its 250 million euros target. Forbion IV will focus on biotech and seek to invest in about 15 companies, mainly in the EU and UK.

June Dashboard: VC-backed IPOs spike in June as U.S. fundraising soars past $21 bln year-to-date

First Analysis wraps up thirteenth fund at $91 mln

First Analysis, a mid-stage venture firm, has closed its thirteenth fund at $91 million. First Analysis focuses on technology and healthcare investing.

Israel Cleantech Ventures to raise a $75 mln third venture-capital fund

Israel Cleantech Ventures has set out to raise a $75 million third venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.