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Fuel VC woos LPs with tradeable note for sophomore fund

The Miami-based firm aims to bring more private clients into VC through its listed, tradable security.

5 min read · 26 April 2023

Climate funds are a silver lining in black cloud of fundraising

If a silver lining is to be found in the dark cloud of Q1 fundraising, it may be in the success of venture funds focused on investments to combat climate change.

3 min read · 21 April 2023

CalPERS considers consultants for PE and other strategies

California Public Employees’ Retirement System, which is in the midst of overhauling its private equity program, will select consultants for its general pension fund and several investment categories including private equity at an upcoming meeting.

2 min read · 11 April 2023

Base10 makes overture to LPs with co-investment program

Base10 has launched a new co-investment program to allow its LPs access to oversubscribed rounds it participates in through its Advancement Initiative growth funds.

4 min read · 10 April 2023

Friday Letter: Newly empowered LPs are exercising caution

Some investors have started to push back on GPs, but it appears they are hesitant to slam on the brakes for fear of missing out on strong returns down the road.

3 min read · 07 April 2023

Friday Letter: LPs are pushing back

A well-established venture firm missing its fundraising target signals that some LPs are cutting back on their commitment sizes.

2 min read · 31 March 2023

The SVB FoF sale and challenge of VC access

One of the challenges that has emerged as potential buyers explore an acquisition of SVB Financial’s fund of funds platform is continuing access to the top names in venture capital, say sources familiar with the process.

4 min read · 24 March 2023

CalSTRS and NY pensions join battle against anti-ESG efforts

Three pensions that collectively manage assets of more than $600bn and actively invest in venture and buyout funds are calling on US state and federal policymakers to protect 'the freedom to invest responsibly' as the anti-ESG movement gains momentum.

3 min read · 23 March 2023

LPs take the plunge into SWEN Capital's ocean fund

SWEN’s Blue Ocean Fund is one of at least four funds that have collectively raised more than $400m to preserve ocean health.

4 min read · 21 March 2023

Here are the winners in CalPERS' $1.1bn VC bonanza

Making up for several years of underinvestment in venture capital, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System committed more than $1.1bn to 15 venture vehicles last year.

3 min read · 15 March 2023

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