Fundraising

GSR Ventures targets $325 mln for sixth fund

GSR Ventures is seeking to raise $325 million for its sixth fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Silicon Valley and Beijing, GSR invests in early-stage tech companies that are either located in China or have a connection to the country.

Foundry invests in K9 Ventures' third fund

The Foundry Group said in a blog post it has invested in K9 Ventures' $42 million third pre-seed fund. No financial details were available.

MassMutual Ventures raises second fund at $100 mln, expands Boston team

Boston-based MassMutual Ventures has raised a second $100 million fund to in invest in early-stage and growth companies in the insurance, benefits, financial services, enterprise software and cyber security sectors. With the new funding, provided by parent company Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, the firm will aim to invest in 20 to 25 companies in North America, Europe and Israel. MassMutual Ventures has also added Marybeth Egan as an associate. Egan was previously an associate at KKR & Co.

Fund performance: OrbiMed, Canaan, DCM head the SFERS early-decade venture portfolio

Women's Venture Capital Fund seeks $20 mln

Portland, Oregon-based Women’s Venture Capital Fund, which focuses on early-stage gender-diverse companies in digital media and sustainable products and services, is seeking to raised $20 million for its second fund, Women's VC Fund II, according to a regulatory filing. The firm was co-founded in 2011 by Edith Dorsen and Monica Dodi.

Haystack Partners collects $38 mln for debut venture fund

New York City-based Haystack Partners has raised $38 million for its initial venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $50 million.

Guardian Media Group to roll out new venture fund

UK media organization Guardian Media Group is planning on launching a venture fund at 42 million pounds. GMG Ventures will invest in early-stage media tech companies.

European venture activity falls sharply in Q3

Heavybit to raise a $60 mln venture fund

Heavybit has set out to raise a $60 million venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Owl Ventures raises $185 mln for second fund

Owl Ventures has closed its second fund at $185 million. The fund will invest in educational technology startups.