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VCs on the Move, recap from January

Ottawa advisors call for deeper trade ties, startup support: Reuters

A Canadian government advisory group has released a number of recommendations to boost the economy, including strengthening the country's trade links and establishing funds to help smaller companies raise capital in order to scale up, Reuters reported. To help small- and medium-sized companies expand, the council recommended creating a government-financed fund that would provide $1 for every $2 of qualified private capital in exchange for unsecured debt or minority equity. Canadian companies would have to demonstrate high growth and export potential.

RPM Ventures raises $74.4 mln toward third fund

RPM Ventures has raised $74.4 million toward a $100 million third fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

VC fundraising recap: Two corporate VCs join the fray, and much more

VC says Europe company won't set up U.S. unit after immigration ban

Sozo, TrueBridge raise $134 mln toward second joint fund

Sozo Ventures and TrueBridge Capital Partners have raised $134 million toward a second joint venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Lerer Hippeau to raise $30 mln select fund

Lerer Hippeau Ventures has set out to raise a $30 million select fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Kushner's Thrive Capital hires Obama's former digital product head as EIR: NYT

New York City-based venture firm Thrive Capital, has named Josh Miller, the former digital product director under President Obama, as an entrepreneur-in-residence, according to the New York Times.

Promus Ventures collects $14.7 mln for sophomore fund

Promus Ventures has raised $14.7 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The Chicago-based venture firm invests in early-stage software companies.