Managers

The smaller target AH Bio Fund V would mark the first time Andreessen Horowitz has downsized the strategy since launching it 10 years ago.

Investors include Paychex, ADP Ventures, Healthworx, The Cigna Group Ventures, Guardian, MetLife, Unum, Strada Education Foundation and Impact Engine.

Under the no-action guidance letter for rule 506(c), funds will be allowed to assume that investors who can write a check to cover the minimum standards for accreditation meet the statute’s wealth thresholds.

Shine Capital is seeking to raise $200m for its third fund, less than three years after quickly raising its sophomore fund.

The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts has prompted an emerging manager focused on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to give up on his effort.

LPs are just as happy with a successful exit as a founder as they are with a successful investment history when it comes to fundraising, advises Senofer Mendoza of Mendoza Ventures.

'Rather than just being a venture shop we see ourselves as a mini KKR or a mini Blackrock, bringing the same philosophy to each of these investing principles,' says co-founder Prasanth Chilukuri.

A seasoned angel investor, Anand Chandrasekaran is excited to apply his operating skills to further advance the deeptech VC’s hardware systems practice.

While most people thought tariffs were a poker bluff that the administration wouldn’t follow through with, 'now we’re seeing tremendous concern among investors – private equity and late-stage venture – because everyone is affected,' says M&A specialist Michael Mufson.

Film and TV royalties investor IPR.VC has secured a €25m commitment from the European Investment Fund, as it seeks to raise €120m for its third fund.