Private Equity
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4 min read · 13 June 2016
A new Boston venture firm Underscore.VC has launched, according to its website. Michael Skok, an ex-general partner at North Bridge Venture Partners, is a co-founder and investing partner at the firm. Other co-founders are C.A. Webb, a former executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association and John Pearce, who previously worked at Actifio, Demandware and AppIQ. Also, Chris Lister is joining the team as executive-in-residence after previously serving as chief revenue officer/senior vice president of sales and marketing at Constant Contact.
1 min read · 13 June 2016
A new Boston venture firm Underscore.VC has launched, according to its website. Michael Skok, an ex-general partner at North Bridge Venture Partners, is a co-founder and investing partner at the firm. Other co-founders are C.A. Webb, a former executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association and John Pearce, who previously worked at Actifio, Demandware and AppIQ. Also, Chris Lister is joining the team as executive-in-residence after previously serving as chief revenue officer/senior vice president of sales and marketing at Constant Contact.
1 min read · 13 June 2016
San Francisco-based Commerce Ventures, which focuses on retail and fintech technologies, has raised $25.595 million toward a $40 million fund, according to a regulatory filing.
1 min read · 10 June 2016
San Francisco-based Commerce Ventures, which focuses on retail and fintech technologies, has raised $25.595 million toward a $40 million fund, according to a regulatory filing.
1 min read · 10 June 2016
The city of Montréal and the Québec government have partnered with private investors to form a new group focused on Montréal's innovative startups. Capital Intelligent Mtl will draw on $100 million made available by 23 venture capital firms, financial institutions and corporations. It will target financings to the local adoption of digital technologies and the development of innovative projects. The new group's founding members include Québecor, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction CSN, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, BDC Capital, Desjardins Entreprises and Teralys Capital.
4 min read · 10 June 2016
Grove Ventures has raised $30 million toward a $100 million first venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 10 June 2016
Grove Ventures has raised $30 million toward a $100 million first venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 10 June 2016
Canadian investment firm Tectoria Venture Partners recently released its study of the technology ecosystem in Victoria, British Columbia. The study points to "a significant increase in startup activity in recent years" and more than $31.5 million of direct angel investment over the past five years. Most entrepreneurs in the region have nonetheless reported challenges to raising capital. Tectoria said these findings have convinced it to create an angel fund of $20 million to $30 million targeted to opportunities in Victoria. The firm plans to launch the fund later this year.
4 min read · 10 June 2016
Canadian investment firm Tectoria Venture Partners recently released its study of the technology ecosystem in Victoria, British Columbia. The study points to "a significant increase in startup activity in recent years" and more than $31.5 million of direct angel investment over the past five years. Most entrepreneurs in the region have nonetheless reported challenges to raising capital. Tectoria said these findings have convinced it to create an angel fund of $20 million to $30 million targeted to opportunities in Victoria. The firm plans to launch the fund later this year.
4 min read · 10 June 2016
