Private Equity
Intel Capital has launched a $100 million fund that will focus on accelerating innovation of smart devices and other related technologies in China. This is Intel Capital's third China-focused fund.
2 min read · 02 April 2014
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has committed $10 million to Atlantic Canada-based venture capital firm Build Ventures. The firm, which was launched last year with the backing of BDC Venture Capital, the governments of other Atlantic provinces and others, is focused on making investments in regional technology startups. The latest commitment brings Build Ventures' total managed capital to around $60 million. The Newfoundland and Labrador government said it also has plans to establish a new provincial venture capital fund to complement the activity of Build Ventures. This will be done in partnership with Growthworks Atlantic Ltd, the Newfoundland and Labrador Angel Network and other investors.
2 min read · 28 March 2014
Will Canada's long-standing severe venture capital (VC) shortages be ameliorated by the Canadian government's implementation of its Venture Capital Action Plan? Sadly, the answer may be no, writes Stephen Hurwitz. That's because the government's innovative initiative for regenerating the nation’s VC industry may well be offset by its 2013 decision to to phase out federal tax credits for labour-sponsored venture capital corporations by 2017.
3 min read · 28 March 2014
Andreessen Horowitz announced the closing of a $1.5 billion fourth fund that will mix growth and early stage investing. In a blog post, Managing Partner Scott Kupor said Andreessen Horowitz Fund IV will capitalize on the growth of the mobile Internet and the decline in startup creation cost to back young companies. Industry sources said the fund will be evenly divided between growth and venture investing. The firm now has $4.2 billion under management.
1 min read · 27 March 2014
Andreessen Horowitz announced the closing of a $1.5 billion fourth fund that will mix growth and early stage investing. In a blog post, Managing Partner Scott Kupor said Andreessen Horowitz Fund IV will capitalize on the growth of the mobile Internet and the decline in startup creation cost to back young companies. Industry sources said the fund will be evenly divided between growth and venture investing. The firm now has $4.2 billion under management.
1 min read · 27 March 2014
Australian VC firm OneVentures is seeking to raise $100 million for its newly launched second fund. The focus will be on emerging Australian companies in a variety of sectors that include healthcare, education, mobile, security and food security. Also, the firm has named Dean Hawkins as a partner. His work experience includes four years as global chief financial officer and board member of Adidas.
6 min read · 27 March 2014
Former Visa President Hans Morris, announced today that he has launched a new venture fund called Nyca Partners that is focused on financial technology startups.
3 min read · 26 March 2014
SharesPost Investment Management has launched SharesPost 100 Fund, which will focus on late-stage pre-IPO companies. It is open to all investors who can make a minimum investment of $2,500. SharesPost Investment Management is an affiliate of financial marketplace SharesPost.
4 min read · 26 March 2014
Co-founder Jeremy Conrad said new fund proves “hardware renaissance” is real; entrepreneurs are in catbird seat as VCs interested in hardware companies outnumber actual startups.
3 min read · 26 March 2014
Co-founder Jeremy Conrad said new fund proves “hardware renaissance” is real; entrepreneurs are in catbird seat as VCs interested in hardware companies outnumber actual startups.
3 min read · 26 March 2014
