Managers

Israeli autotech industry has shifted into drive

Israel’s auto tech venture ecosystem is humming and startups are on pace surpass the $527 million raised in 2017.

Streamlined Ventures targets $75 mln for third fund

Streamlined Ventures is seeking to raise $75 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Palo Alto, California, Streamlined Ventures is a late-seed-stage venture firm focused on companies in applied AI/data science, quantum computing, blockchain, AR/VR and robotics.

Coefficient Capital gathers $63.55 mln for debut fund

Coefficient Capital has raised $63.55 million for its first fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $150 million. Based in New York City, Coefficient Capital invests in growth consumer brands.

SoftBank to lend up to $20 bln to employees to invest in fund: WSJ

SoftBank Group is planning on lending up to $20 billion to its employees, which include CEO Masayoshi Son, to invest in its second mega venture fund, reported the Wall Street Journal. Son "may account for as much as $15 billion of that amount," noted the outlet, citing sources.

Oak HC/FT and Energy Impact Partners lead the charge of new GPs raising funds

Emerging managers once again raised in excess of $1 bln during the previous two weeks

Friday Letter: Mark Boslet hangs up his reporter's notebook

A weekly letter from the VCJ editor about who we're meeting and what we're hearing on the grapevine.

CSL Capital forms CSL Ventures

CSL Capital Management LP has formed CSL Ventures, which is focused on early-stage technology-focused opportunities across the energy services industry. The strategy will be part of the firm's newest fund CLS Energy Opportunities Fund III.

Sunstone Management unveils fund to support startups in accelerator program

Long Beach, California-based Sunstone Management, an investment firm, has launched a new fund to support startups participating in the Long Beach Accelerator program. The Long Beach Accelerator program is a partnership between Sunstone Management, the City of Long Beach and California State University Long Beach. The accelerator will prepare early-stage tech startups to secure funding as well as provide resources, including physical space, for participants.

Venture capital returns for foundations doubled in 2018 from 2017

Venture returns soar in first quarter

The rebound is a strong indication of what is likely to follow this year as closely watched portfolio companies float public shares.