Managers

MacuLogix locks in $38.7 mln Series D

Pennsylvania-based MacuLogix, a medical device company in the optometry and ophthalmology industry, has secured $38.7 million in Series D round of financing. Vivo Capital led the round with participation from return backers Fisk Ventures, Roche Venture Fund, Berwind Private Equity and Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania.

Boulder Food Group raises over $103 mln towards its second fund

Boulder Food Group, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage innovative and socially conscious food, beverage, and supplemental brands, raised over $103 million towards its second fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Peter Thiel-backed Miruvor raises $84.3 mln venture-capital fund

Peter Thiel-backed FF Miruvor Management has raised $84.3 million for a venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Venture capital emerging manager roundup: GreatPoint, Glean, Bling and more

Investors see healthy seed market

Silicon Valley Bank obtains OSFI licence, opens Toronto office

U.S. technology debt financing firm Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been granted a licence to operate in Canada from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI). SVB, a Santa Clara, California-based affiliate of SVB Financial Group (Nasdaq: SIVB), said it will now begin lending to technology and life sciences companies and their investors across Canada from a new base in Toronto. The firm also provides cross-border banking services to Canadian companies that have or seek a U.S. presence. Last year, SVB hired Barbara Dirks to head its Canadian expansion and team. Dirks joined from Royal Bank of Canada.

ESO Fund raises funds for financing employee stock option purchases

Cybersecurity-focused ForgePoint Capital seeks $400 mln sophomore fund

Maveron leads Two Chairs Series A to fuel in-person mental-health support

NEA targets $3.6 bln for 17th fund

New Enterprise Associates is seeking to raise $3.6 billion for its 17th fund, according to an SEC filing. The venture firm invests in healthcare and technology.