Fundraising

Vesalius Biocapital Fund III raises $72.3 mln in first close

Vesalius Biocapital said May 18 that a first close of its third fund has secured more than 65 million euros ($72.3 million) in commitment. Vesalius Biocapital III has a 150 million euro ($167 million) target. Vesalius Biocapital III will focus on later-stage European companies in drug development, medtech, diagnostics and eHealth / mHealth.

Dashboard: Exit proceeds drop in April, fundraising also drops

Peter Thiel affiliated Breakout Ventures raises $46.5 mln for venture fund

Breakout Ventures, a firm affiliated with Peter Thiel-founded Breakout Labs, has raised $46.5 million for a maiden venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Honeywell unveils $100 mln venture fund

Honeywell has launched a new venture fund that is expected to be about $100 million. The fund will invest in early-stage, high growth tech companies.

Bill Maris raises $150 mln for his Section 32

Former CEO of Google Ventures Bill Maris has raised $150 million for his new venture firm, Section 32, according an article in The New York Times.

Singapore investor focuses on promoting startups that solve the country’s problems

Chinese VC investments surge with government's encouragement

Bullpen raises $83.6 mln for third fund

Bullpen Capital has raised additional capital for its third fund, bringing total commitments to $83.6 million, according to a filing with the SEC.

Bain Capital Ventures to fund 'angel' investors

Bain Capital Ventures, which has backed companies including LinkedIn and DocuSign, said on Tuesday it will start investing in "angel" investors - early-stage investors who are often the first source of capital for startups, providing a relatively small amount of money.

Macro to raise $50 mln venture fund