Fundraising

GrubHub investor Origin Ventures reaps big returns on 2005 fund

Dashboard: Venture M&A sees huge growth, IPOs nonexistent

Scotiabank and QED Investors to invest in Latin American fintech startups

Canada's Scotiabank and QED Investors have teamed up to launch a venture capital platform that will invest in Latin American fintech startups. QED Investors will manage the fund, while Scotiabank will help its partner to assess potential investments, and also provide financing and resources to specific Latin American markets. QED Investors is a U.S. boutique venture capital firm.

Domain Associates rakes in over $163 mln for ninth fund

Domain Associates has raised over $163 million for its ninth fund, according to an SEC filing. The target was not specified.

Tyson Foods unveils $150 mln venture fund

Tyson Foods has launched a $150 million venture fund that will focus on investing in the food space. Mary Kay James, who has been appointed vice president and general manager, will lead Tyson New Ventures, which will be based in Chicago.

Wing announces second fund of $250 mln

Wing Venture Capital, led by co-founding partners Gaurav Garg and Peter Wagner, announced in a blog post it has raised $250 million for its second fund. The pool, dubbed Wing Two, is more than twice the size of its inaugural $111 million fund raised more than three years ago. LPs include universities and private foundations, the firm said.

Ascension Ventures wraps up fourth healthcare fund at $255 mln

Ascension Ventures has closed its fourth healthcare venture fund at $255 million. The limited partners of AV CHV IV LP included Adventist Health System, Carle Foundation, Catholic Health Initiatives, CentraCare Health, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Novant Health, OhioHealth and OSF HealthCare.

Alpha Venture Partners targets $100 mln for sophomore fund

New York City-based Alpha Venture Partners, which provides late-stage capital to early-stage venture firms, is seeking to raise $100 million for its second fund. Among the firm's investments are Coupang, Vroom, Wish and LiveIntent.

Autotech Ventures collects almost $50 mln for initial fund

Autotech Ventures has raised $49.8 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $150 million. Based in Palo Alto, California, the venture firm focuses on the automotive and transportation sectors.

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