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Wellington Partners raises 210 mln euros for fifth fund

Wellington Partners has raised 210 million euros for fifth fund. Wellington Partners Life Science Fund V's limited partners include KfW Capital, Talanx, UTIMCO, the University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Company and European Investment Fund. Wellington Partners invests in early and growth-stage life science companies.

4 min read · 31 July 2019

Powerplant Ventures amasses $165 mln for sophomore fund

Powerplant Ventures has raised $165 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Hermosa Beach, California, the growth equity firm invests in emerging consumer food, beverage and food service companies.

1 min read · 31 July 2019

New era dawns for crypto

Last year’s ICO fervor is gone. In its place is a more realistic approach to blockchain and new thinking about tokens

4 min read · 31 July 2019

Blockchain still finding its way

Some proponents claim 2019 might be a breakout year for blockchain investments. Should you hold your breath or exercise patience?

3 min read · 31 July 2019

Obvious Ventures raises $154.3 mln toward venture-capital fund

Obvious Ventures has raised $154.3 million toward a third venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

1 min read · 30 July 2019

Revolution to raise $150 mln second Rise of the Rest seed fund

Revolution has set out to raise a $150 million second Rise of the Rest seed fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

1 min read · 30 July 2019

Play Ventures collects $40 mln for debut fund

Play Ventures has raised $40 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The Singapore-based venture firm invests in gaming startups.

1 min read · 30 July 2019

Global venture returns soared in 2018; Western Europe outperformed

1 min read · 30 July 2019

SoftBank plots $108 bln Vision Fund successor

The Japanese tech giant has received memorandums of understanding from the likes of Microsoft, Apple and Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company

2 min read · 29 July 2019

Fintech investing at record pace in Europe, North America

Fintech investment is running at record levels in the United States and Europe this year, leading 2019 toward what might be the second largest year for venture capital in the sector.

1 min read · 29 July 2019

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