Managers

Iporanga Ventures to raise $100 mln venture-capital fund

Iporanga Ventures has set out to raise a $100 million early-stage venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Joy, Obvious and other emerging managers round up $1.8 bln

Capstar targets $75 mln for new venture fund

Capstar Partners LLC is seeking to raise $75 million for its new venture fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Austin, Texas, Capstar invests in early-stage private companies across a variety of industries.

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Venture activity still focused on nation’s top investment hubs

Even as Revolution seeks a second Rise of the Rest seed fund, the top U.S. venture centers continued to attract the lion’s share of the money.

Lux Capital racks up more than $1 bln for funds

Lux Capital has raised more than $1 billion for two new funds, according to a Medium blog post. The firm has raised $500 million for its sixth early-stage fund and $550 million for its second opportunity fund focused on growth-stage investments. The Menlo Park, California-based venture firm invests in the physical and life sciences sectors.

Gron Ventures collects over $117 mln for inaugural fund

Gron Ventures has raised over $117 million for its debut fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $150 million.

Greenspring targets $600 mln for fourth secondary fund

Greenspring Associates is seeking to raise $600 million for its fourth secondary fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Owings, Maryland, Greenspring invests "in established and emerging venture capital fund managers, venture-backed companies across their full lifecycle, and secondary positions in venture capital funds and companies."

Oak HC/FT raises $800 mln for oversubscribed third fund

Larger rounds lift venture investing in Israel