Fundraising

BlackFin Capital pulls in about $117 mln for debut tech fund

Paris-based BlackFin Capital Partners has raised approximately $117 million for its inaugural tech fund. The target is about $175 million. The investors of BlackFin Tech Fund 1 include Bpifrance. Groupama Group, Société Générale Insurance, Natixis Assurances and Swiss Life.

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Aquiline Capital Partners wraps up tech growth fund at about $190 mln

New York-based Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm focuses on financial services, has closed its tech growth fund at about $190 million, beating its $150 million target. The Aquiline Technology Growth Fund will target a number of sectors that include insurance technology, asset management technology, benefits and retirement, security, data and analytics and enterprise software.

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Monta Vista Capital to raise $30 million second venture fund

Monta Vista Capital has set out to raise a $30 million second venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Five questions with John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System launched an in-house venture program in 2011, making it one of the few pensions worldwide to invest directly in the asset class. Today, the $85.2 billion OMERS is feeling pretty good about that bet, OMERS Ventures Chief Executive John Ruffolo told PE Hub Canada. OMERS Ventures emerged as an influential investor in North America’s tech sectors, where it has deployed some $370 million to 31 companies. It often uses the clout to draw attention and dollars to Canadian entrepreneurs and startups, which remain a primary focus. PE Hub Canada sat down with Ruffolo to talk about his firm’s strategy, plans to expand into the United States and Europe, and why more institutional investors should embrace VC.

Revel Partners raises $20.6 mln toward $50 mln second fund

Revel Partners has raised $20.64 million of a targeted $50 million second fund, according to a filing with the SEC. The New York-based firm is led by Chris Young, Joseph Apprendi, and John Vincent, and makes early-stage investments in enterprise SaaS companies, according to its website. Thus far, 21 investors have committed to the fund.

Stamos Capital raises $65 mln for venture fund

Stamos Capital has raised $65 million for a venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Data spotlight: Europe sees boosts in fundraising, investments and IPOs in Q2

Sequoia appears to increase the size of its 2013 U.S. venture fund

Sequoia Capital appears to have increased the size of its 2013 core U.S. venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.