Fundraising

Cofounders Capital rakes in $20.5 mln for sophomore fund

Cofounders Capital has raised $20.5 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $50 million. The Cary, North Carolina-based firm is focused on software ventures in the Triangle.

Firebrand Ventures collects $17.7 mln for Midwest fund

Firebrand Ventures has closed its new fund at $17.7 million, beating its $7 million target, according to an announcement on its site. The Kansas City, Missouri-based venture firm invests in startups in the Greater Midwest.

Sofinnova Partners collects $340 mln for initial healthcare crossover fund

Sofinnova Partners, a European life sciences-focused venture firm, has raised $340 million for its inaugural healthcare crossover fund. Sofinnova Crossover I will invest in the biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The fund's limited partners include sovereign funds, insurance companies, corporations and family offices. Triago was the placement agent for the fund while Clifford Chance provided legal counsel.

Mor Assia of iAngels on blockchain and the regulatory landscape in Israel

Norwest, General Catalyst, Battery lead strong Q1 fundraising effort

ADFG agrees to strategic investment in 500 Startups

Abu Dhabi-based investment group ADFG has made a strategic investment in the worldwide seed-stage firm 500 Startups. The amount of the investment is undisclosed. 500 Startups said the investment will help it scale faster, enter new markets and anchor future global funds. As part of the investment, ADFG will join 500's board.

Longitude, Column Group, Altos top late-decade venture portfolio at CalPERS

Cloud Apps Capital Partners raises $66.7 mln for second fund

Cloud Apps Capital Partners has raised $66.7 million toward a $100 million second early stage fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Sinovation Ventures to raise $500 mln for fourth fund

Sinovation Ventures has set a $500 million target for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based early-stage venture firm focuses on Chinese and U.S. tech startups.

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