Managers

Lightspeed raises $1.802 billion for two venture-capital funds

Lightspeed Venture Partners has raised $1.802 billion for two venture-capital funds, according to a filing with the SEC.

Sound Ventures targets $150 mln for sophomore fund

Sound Ventures is seeking to raise $150 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. Sound Ventures was founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary.

Scaling strategies drive C$562 mln raised by Canada’s top VC deals in Q2

Biotech research firm Orig3n picks up Series B funding

Boston-based Orig3n, a biotech research company focused on genetics and regenerative medicine, has secured Series B funding, raising a total of over $50 million to date since the firm's inception in 2014. Haitong International was the lead investor. Other investors that participated in the round included Hatteras Venture Partners, Alexandria Venture Investments, Labcorp, Spectrum Health Ventures, 180 degree capital, VECTR Ventures, KTB Ventures, DEFTA Partners, MMIC Investment Holdings and Mountain Group Partners.

Digital wellness platform Spring Health lands $6 mln seed

New York-based digital wellness platform Spring Health has secured $6 million in seed funding. Redthink Impact led the round with participation from by Work-Bench, BBG Ventures, the Partnership Fund for New York City, RRE Ventures and William K. Warren Foundation.

Compass Therapeutics closes $132 mln Series A

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Compass Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, has closed its $132 million Series A financing. OrbiMed Advisors led the round with participation from other investors that included F-Prime Capital, Cowen Healthcare Investments, Thiel Capital, Biomatics Capital, Ulysses Holdings, Borealis Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments and Biomed Realty Ventures.

Boston's Glasswing Ventures closes AI-focused debut on $112 mln

NEA, DFJ, Oak HC/FT top emerging venture portfolio at LA pension

Lightspeed India Partners raises $175 mln second venture-capital fund

Lightspeed India Partners has raised a $175 million second venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Owl Ventures targets $225 mln for third fund

Owl Ventures is seeking to raise $225 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco and Palo Alto, California-based venture firm invests in education technology firms.