Fundraising

Maiden Lane to raise a second fund

Maiden Lane has set out to raise a second fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Volition Capital wraps up third growth equity fund at $250 mln

Volition Capital has raised $250 million for its third growth equity fund. As with its previous funds, Volition Capital Fund III will target high growth tech companies. Volition will make investments between $5 million and $40 million per company.

500 Startups has first close on $15 mln Turkish fund: Update

500 Startups said it has closed on more than $6 million of the $15 million Turkish fund it announced last October.

Revel Partners collects over $20 mln for second venture fund

Revel Partners has raised over $20 million for its second venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $50 million.

Studies paint conflicting views of venture capital in Europe

A pair of reports released Thursday painted conflicting views of European venture capital and entrepreneurship, with one relatively upbeat and the other pointing to an early impact of Brexit on investment activity.

500 Startups to raise a second Latin American fund

500 Startups has begun raising a second Latin American seed fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

True Ventures targets $175 mln for second select fund

True Ventures is seeking to raise $175 million for its second select fund, according to an SEC filing. Previously, the Silicon Valley venture firm targeted the same amount for its initial select fund.

Bloomberg Beta raises $75 mln second fund

Bloomberg Beta has raised a second $75 million fund from its LP, Bloomberg, according to a press release.

Thrive Capital wraps up fifth fund at $700 mln

Thrive Capital Partners has closed its fifth fund at $700 million, according to an SEC filing. The New York-based venture firm reportedly raised $400 million for its previous fund.

Industry Ventures racks up over $400 mln for two funds

Industry Ventures has raised over $400 million for two funds: Industry Ventures Partnership Holdings IV LP, a fund of funds, and Industry Ventures Direct LP, an inaugural direct co-investment fund. Both funds will focus on making primary and early secondary investments in smaller venture funds as well as direct co-investments alongside venture funds previously backed by Industry Ventures. The funds' investors included government and corporate pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and high-net worth family offices.