Managers

XFactor Ventures unveils $8.6 mln fund

XFactor Ventures has launched its second fund at $8.6 million. XFactor is a venture firm focused on investing in companies that have at least one female founder.

Biotech focused EcoR1 Capital seeks a venture opportunities fund

Loverro named seventh GP at IVP

Narbe Alexandrian’s plan to invest Canopy Rivers, the ‘Google Ventures’ of pot

Altoida rallies $6.3 mln in M Ventures-led round

Altoida, a health tech firm, has secured $6.3 million in Series A funding. M Ventures led the round.

Two Small Fish Ventures initially closes second fund at $9 mln

Canadian venture capital firm Two Small Fish Ventures has initially closed its second early-stage fund, securing $9 million in committed capital. Fund II, targeted to raise $15 million in total, was backed in the first close by high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutional investors. Toronto-based Two Small Fish was founded in 2014 by Managing Director Eva Lau, a former executive at Canadian storytelling app Wattpad, and Advisor Allen Lau, Wattpad's CEO. The firm invests in a range of early-stage internet companies able to create large-scale network effects. To date, it has backed some 22 companies.

EndoGastric Solutions locks in $45 mln

Redmond, Washington-based EndoGastric Solutions, a medical device company focused on treating GERD, has secured $45 million. The investors included Accelmed. In addition to the funding, Dr. Uri Geiger, co-founder and managing partner of Accelmed, will join the EndoGastric Solutions' board of directors.

Health Catalyst Capital to raise $275 mln for sophomore fund

Health Catalyst Capital is seeking to raise $275 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The New York-based firm invests in healthcare technology firms.

Health Catalyst Capital to raise $275 mln for sophomore fund

Health Catalyst Capital is seeking to raise $275 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The New York-based firm invests in healthcare technology firms.

Northwestern Mutual commits $150 mln to form new fund

Northwestern Mutual commits $150 million to form Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures Fund II. The fund will invest in financial tech startups.