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Peloton backer Lee Fixel raises $1.2bn for new fund

Fixel led Tiger Global's investment in hot cycling tech company Peloton Interactive, which went public last September.

1 min read · 02 July 2020

ESG is taking root in venture capital

VC often trails other asset classes in its adoption of ESG practices, but there are signs that is beginning to change.

4 min read · 02 July 2020

500 Startups makes ESG top of mind going forward

Founder Christine Tsai says more LPs ask about ESG and the issue could have the potential to make or break a commitment in the future.

3 min read · 30 June 2020

BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Fund ramps up with new hires

Joseph Regan, managing partner of the Canadian venture investor, says the firm is about to close its third deal since it launched last year to invest in tech that modernizes traditional industries.

3 min read · 30 June 2020

Volcker limits rolled back for VC fund investing by banks

The agreed upon rules are of value to banks because 'venture capital is incredibly hot right now,' according to Goodwin attorney Timothy Clark.

3 min read · 29 June 2020

This time, cleantech is ready for venture capital

A decade after the cleantech bubble burst, the market has matured – and now has fresh appeal for investors and LPs alike.

8 min read · 26 June 2020

Friday Letter: Five things emerging managers should do now

Rejection can be tough to swallow, but a recent webinar from Signature Bank’s Venture Banking Group and others highlights what LPs and GPs say are the helpful steps when raising a first-time VC fund.

3 min read · 19 June 2020

Former unicorn founder targets €100m fund for blockchain in emerging markets

Meta Change Capital looks to invest in Series A and beyond into blockchain companies in such areas as gaming, decentralized funding and crowdfunding.

3 min read · 18 June 2020

Genesis Alternative Ventures aims to pioneer the South-East Asian venture debt scene

Singapore-based Genesis is targeting $70m for its debut vehicle and already collecting commitments from international foundations and LPs.

3 min read · 17 June 2020

Pontifax AgTech raises $290m and backs bioscience start-up

The firm’s 2019 vintage fund has received commitments from institutional investors and is accelerating towards its $300m hard-cap.

2 min read · 12 June 2020

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