Managers

VC-backed Guardant Health goes public

Redwood City, California-based Guardant Health, a liquid biopsy company, has raised $237.5 million for its IPO after pricing its 12.5 million shares at $19 per share. The stock began trading October 4, 2018 on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GH." J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and BofA Merrill Lynch are the lead underwriters. Guardant Health's pre-IPO backers included SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Messaging app for healthcare pros Siilo locks in funding

Siilo, an instant messaging app for healthcare professionals, has secured 4.5 million euros in funding. EQT Ventures led the round.

Digital health startup Carepoynt targets $5 mln

Carepoynt, a digital health startup, has set a $5 million funding target. US Capital Global provided financial advice to Carepoynt on the transaction.

Authentic4D lands $5 mln Series A

Authentic4D, a provider of medical imaging review technology and resolution services for casualty insurance claims, has secured $5 million in Series A funding. IA Capital Group led the round. In connection with the financing, Authentic4D added Rick Viton of IA Capital to its board of directors.

Mental health support startup Basis takes in $3.75 mln

Basis, a mental health support startup, has secured $3.75 million in funding. Bedrock led the round with participation from Wave Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Balderton Capital collects $145 mln for fund

Balderton Capital has raised $145 million for a new fund that will buy equity stakes from early shareholders in European tech startups. Daniel Waterhouse, a partner at Balderton, will lead the new fund.

Adams Street Partners collects $426 mln for second early-stage venture fund

Adams Street Partners has raised $426 million for its second early-stage venture fund. The investors included institutional public and corporate pension plans, high-net worth individuals, family offices and endowments.

Cottonwood Venture Partners wraps up maiden fund at $32 mln

Cottonwood Venture Partners has closed its debut fund at $32 million. Vinson & Elkins LLP served as fund formation counsel to CVP. Based in Houston, CVP invests in companies that provide digital solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Venture capital, emerging manager roundup: Amplify, Contour and more

HACK Fund wants to upend venture-fee model with $100 mln pool