Managers

Venture investing declines in the Q4, but annual fundraising is strong

Venture capitalists deployed $12.7 billion to 1,736 companies in the fourth quarter as the pace of activity in the United States slowed for the second straight quarter, according to a report by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association.

Year in Review: Exit markets for venture-backed companies softened in 2016

Ellen Pao, once at center of gender case, joins Kapor Capital: Reuters

Venture investing weakens sharply in Q4

Valor Ventures adds Robin Bienfait as partner, announces investments

7Wire Ventures garners $24.2 mln for initial fund

7Wire Ventures has raised over $24.2 million for its debut fund, according to an SEC filing. The target was not specified in the document. Based in Chicago, the venture firm focuses on healthcare technology.

Bridge Ventures rolls out $25 mln real estate fund

Bridges Ventures has launched a $25 million real estate fund Bridges UrbanView. The fund will focus on real estate projects projects "that can deliver superior risk-adjusted financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental impact." According to the firm, the fund has made its first undisclosed investment: an Atlanta-based mixed-income residential development.

Year in Review: Top 10 Canadian VC deals in 2016 marked by big crop of large financings

VCs set 16-year record by raising more than $40 bln in 2016

Fonds de solidarité FTQ reports 7.5 pct return, $12.2 bln in assets

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ has reported a six-month return of 4.0 percent and a 12-month return of 7.5 percent for the period ending November 30, 2016. Comprehensive income for the six-month period totaled $470 million, increasing net assets to $12.2 billion. The Fonds, which makes private equity and venture capital investments in Québec companies, also said it deployed $287 million to deals during this period. Its recent deals include an $8 million investment in District M and a role in Sterinova Inc's $70 million financing.