Managers

OAV and Apicil launch insurtech fund

Odysseus Alternative Ventures and French insurer Apicil has launched an insurtech fund with a commitment of 10 million euros. The fund will invest in French and European startups seeking to develop new technologies, new business models and new forms of delivery for the insurance sector.

Calibrate wraps up maiden fund at nearly $80 mln

Pasadena, California-based Calibrate Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, has closed its debut fund at nearly $80 million. Calibrate Ventures LP's investors include Shea Ventures and Foundry Group. The fund is targeting initial investments of $5 million in companies generating revenue between $1 million and $5 million.

Aro Biotherapeutics rakes in $13 mln

Philadelphia-based Aro Biotherapeutics, a new biotech company, has raised $13 million in funding. The investors were Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC Inc and BioMotiv LLC.

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Jungle Ventures targets $200 mln for third fund

Jungle Ventures is seeking to raise $200 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The Singapore-based venture firm that makes mostly Series A investments in the Southeast Asian region.

Medical apparel brand Jaanuu grabs $15 mln

Medical apparel brand Jaanuu has secured $15 million in financing. JMK Consumer Growth Partners led the round with participation from other investors that included the Nordstrom family and David Kessenich, managing partner and co-founder of Excellere Partners.

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True Ventures' latest fund follows year of successful exits