Private Equity
4 min read · 15 May 2017
Los Angeles-based Archer Venture Capital has closed its second fund, Archer Venture Capital II, at $80 million, according to a regulatory filing. Two investors committed to the fund. The firm is led by Gregory Martin and John Hadl.
1 min read · 12 May 2017
Afore Capital announced it has closed on $45.875 million in funding, slightly less than its targeted $46 million, according to a regulatory filing. The San Francisco-based firm is led by Anamitra Banerji, formerly a partner at Foundation Capital, and Gaurav Jain, formerly a principal at Founder Collective. The firm announced in August that it was targeting a $40 million fund. To date, 41 investors have committed to the fund.
1 min read · 12 May 2017
Defy Partners has set out to raise a $125 million maiden venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 12 May 2017
5 min read · 11 May 2017
1 min read · 11 May 2017
While female founders are a growing presence in North America’s tech sectors, a wealth of anecdotal and statistical data show women-led startups face barriers to accessing risk capital. This week an important step was taken to reverse the trend in Canada. StandUp Ventures Fund I, a women-focused pre-seed and seed fund, raised an initial commitment and closed its debut deal. The fund, managed by MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, is earmarked for investments in technology companies that have at least one female founder in the C-suite. PE Hub Canada sat down with BDC Capital Managing Director Michelle Scarborough and MaRS IAF Investment Director Michelle McBane to talk about the fund, its goals, and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
5 min read · 11 May 2017
5 min read · 11 May 2017
2 min read · 11 May 2017
6 min read · 10 May 2017
