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Fund performance: Fast start for Polaris, DFJ in late-vintage venture portfolio

On the Bleeding Edge: Menlo Ventures finds new digs in SF; NVCA’s annual meeting and VR fund

BlueRun Ventures targets $200 mln for Fund VI

BlueRun Ventures, an investor in small business lender Kabbage and social discovery company Banjo, has filed to raise $200 million for its sixth fund, according to a regulatory filing. The Menlo Park, California-based firm raised $150 million for its previous fund in 2014.

Gil Penchina: from angel to 'turbocharged scout' for IDG Ventures

Investor Tim Draper to participate in blockchain token sale for first time: Reuters

Hesong Tang's maiden venture fund raises $261 mln

Late-stage valuations fall again in first quarter

Investor confidence steady in Q1; focus returns to industry from political uncertainty

BDC to put $280 mln more to work in Atlantic Canada SMEs

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) announced a $280 million financing package to support small and medium-sized businesses in Atlantic provinces. The money will be deployed over the next two years to companies pursuing growth opportunities via acquisitions, ownership changes and export strategies in such industries as information technology, agri-food, ocean technology and tourism. BDC said the amount represents a $100 million increase in its normal lending volume for these industries. Last week, the bank announced $1.8 billion in fresh funding for its mezzanine and minority equity investment arm.

Voice-tech entrants try to be heard above the cacophony