Fundraising

500 Startups files for Durians Fund

Seed-stage investor 500 Startups filed a regulatory document to raise 500 Durians II, it's Southeast Asian fund. The firm announced in a blog post in October the fund and its intent to raise $50 million, which is twice the amount of Durians I. That inaugural fund was raised in 2014 with $10 million and was later increased to about $25 million. The second fund aims to invest in 200 seed-stage startups in Southeast Asia, with checks ranging from $50,000 to $150,000.

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Better Ventures collects over $20 mln for second fund

Better Ventures has raised over $20 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $30 million.

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Rembrandt Venture Partners targets $200 mln for fourth fund

Rembrandt Venture Partners is seeking to raise $200 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based venture firm backs tech startups.

Wildcat raised $52.2 million toward maiden venture fund

Wildcat Venture Partners has raised $52.2 million toward its maiden venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Emergence raises $10.8 mln toward opportunity fund

Emergence Capital Partners has raised $10.8 million toward an opportunity fund, according to filing the the SEC.

SJF Ventures closes fourth fund at $125 mln

SJF Ventures has raised $125 million for its fourth oversubscribed fund. SJV Ventures IV LP will focus on economically and socially responsible companies. The fund's limited partners include two dozen foundation endowments, family offices, funds-of-funds and pensions.

Gomif Partners forms social business startup fund

Gomif Partners, an early-stage investment adviser, has launched a startup fund that will focus on the social business sector in Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The Socialpreneur Growth Fund's target is $200 million.

High Growth Robotics Limited rolls out UK-based robotics startup fund

High Growth Robotics Limited has launched the British Robotics Seed Fund, which will focus on UK-based robotics startups. The target is 2 million pounds. Sapphire Capital Partners will manage the fund along with High Growth Robotics Limited. The fund will close in March 2017.