Managers

Makena Capital Management raises $292.5 mln toward fund

Makena Capital Management has raised $292.5 million toward a perpetual fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

CrowdSmart offers data-driven approach for angels, small funds

Cannabis-focused venture firm Presidio View collects $5.7 mln for debut fund

San Francisco-based Presidio View Capital Partners, a venture firm that invests in the cannabis industry, has raised $5.7 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $25 million.

Madrona leads Series A round for Ovation.io

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Ovation.io, a next-generation clinical informatics company, has raised $5 million in Series A funding. Madrona Venture Group led the round with participation from other investors that included Borealis Ventures, Nat Turner, Zach Weinberg, StagedotO and David Shaw.

Physera fetches $8 mln Series A

Physera, a provider of musculoskeletal care, has raised $8 million in Series A funding, according to a blog post on its site. BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners led the round. In addition to the funding, Michael Spadafore, a managing director at BCBSVP, will be joining Physera's board.

Schumacher officially launches 55 Catalyst Capital

Jeff Schumacher, founder and ex-head of BCG Digital Ventures, has launched 55 Catalyst Capital. He is joined by Juan Bruce, former managing partner of Ænigma Capital, and Jason Nolte, former venture partner at GM Ventures, in leading the firm. 55 Catalyst will focus on decentralized technology and digital assets.

SV Health Investors to raise $94 mln venture-capital fund

SV Health Investors has set out to raise a $94 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Allos’ John McIlwraith on the Midwest’s rise of the rest

CXA Group pulls in $25 mln

CXA Group, Asia's predictive and data intelligence platform for better health, wealth and wellness choices, has raised $25 million in funding. The investors included HSBC, Singtel Innov8, Telkom Indonesia MDI Ventures, Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia, Muang Thai Fuchsia Ventures, Humanica and Heritas Venture Fund.

ACP raises $24.3 mln for sophomore venture fund

American Capital Partners, an investment firm headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, has raised $24.3 million for its second venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $100 million.