Fundraising

Valor Capital raises $56.8 mln toward second venture capital fund

Valor Capital Group has raised $56.8 million toward a $100 million second venture capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures reportedly proposed token-sale 'safe harbor' to SEC

SLK in Austin seeks $24.5 mln for inaugural fund

Austin, Texas-based SLK Venture Capital is seeking to raise $24.5 million for its inaugural fund, according to a regulatory filing. The firm, led by Steve Kuhn, invests in undercapitalized sectors and geographies, according to its website at www.slkventurecapital.com.

Alpha Bridge's Project Atlas aims for healthy startups and founders

Foreign LPs face scrutiny under bipartisan reforms sought by Cornyn, Pittenger

TCV gears up to raise Fund X

Parade Ventures aims to march toward $25 mln target

Los Gatos, California-based Parade Ventures has filed to raise $25 million for its inaugural fund, according to a regulatory filing. The firm is led by Shawn Merani, an angel investor and a co-founder and partner at Flight Ventures. Merani was an investor in Dollar Shave Club and Cruise Automation, according to his AngelList profile. Parade's website at www.parade.vc features only a landing page.

PSL Ventures raises $80 mln targeted for first venture fund

PSL Ventures has raised the full $80 million targeted for a maiden venture fund, according to a regulatory filing. Pioneer Square Ventures Fund I is managed by Aaron Singleton, Geoff Entress, Mike Galgon, Greg Gottesman, and Julie Sandler.

PSL Ventures Fund I raises $80 mln

Pioneer Square Labs has launched PSL Ventures, an $80 million fund that will invests in early-stage technology companies in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S.

Natalie Massenet, Nick Brown launch Imaginary Ventures with $75mln

New York-based Imaginary Ventures announced it has closed its inaugural fund with $75 million in commitments. The early-stage firm invests in the beauty, wellness, food and beverage, lifestyle and fashion sectors. Its portfolio includes, among others, Appear Here, Dirty Lemon, Farfetch, Hum Nutrition and Universal Standard. Imaginary was co-founded by Natalie Massenet, who in 2015 resigned from luxury e-tailer Net-A-Porter, and Nick Brown, who most recently was a partner at 14W Venture Partners in New York. Other team members include Kelly Dill, an investment principal who previously was at Glossier and Uber, and CFO Katherine O’Neil, previously at CRV and Founder Collective.