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Data report: U.K. leads Europe in February with 29 deals

Venture-backed stock index gains nearly 279 points in February

BluePoint Ventures targets $30 mln for second tech fund

BluePointe Ventures is seeking to raise $30 million for its second tech fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Mateo, California-based firm invests in startups focused on big data, cloud/SaaS, smart devices and media.

Fund performance: Tenaya leads a mid-decade portfolio for Pennsylvania LP

Fubini's XYZ Ventures targets $70 mln for inaugural fund

XYZ Ventures targets $70 mln for inaugural fund

XYZ Ventures is seeking to raise $70 million for its maiden fund, according to an SEC filing. The newly formed firm was launched by Ross Fubini, a former venture partner at Canaan Partners.

Chess moves and other impressions at the NVCA Leadership Gala

On the Frontline with one of Europe’s growing early-stage firms

DCVC expands previously closed funds

Data Collective, which invests in big data, AI technology and IT infrastructure, announced it has topped off its previously closed sixth and fifth funds to a new total of $387 million. Its fifth fund makes early-stage investments, while its sixth fund is an opportunity fund designed to make larger follow-on bets in its portfolio companies. The firm, which has offices in Palo Alto, California, and San Francisco, said in a blog post from Managing Partners Zachary Bogue and Matthew Ocko, that it originally raised and closed these funds in less than 90 days at the beginning of 2016.

Blumberg Capital wraps up fourth fund above target