Private Equity
The VC stock index continues to fall, dropping to its lowest level in more than four years
2 min read · 23 February 2016
Late stage is feeling the pressure, as 26 percent of Silicon Valley pre-IPO investments were down rounds in Q4, according to Fenwick & West,
1 min read · 23 February 2016
IDG Ventures is raising $200 million for a third Indian fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
1 min read · 22 February 2016
Fundraising ballooned in January, thanks to Norwest's latest mega-fund, but VC-backed M&A and IPOs see big drops
1 min read · 22 February 2016
Zero VC-backed companies went public in January for the first time since September 2011, but February already is better
2 min read · 22 February 2016
108 European companies raised venture funding in January, according to Thomson Reuters, with U.K. startups raising the most
1 min read · 22 February 2016
Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins (CRCD), a retail fund managed by Canadian private equity firm Desjardins Capital de risque, generated net income of $74.8 million in 2015 for an annual return of 4.9 percent. As a result, net assets rose to more than $1.6 billion at the end of December. CRCD, which is celebrating its 15th year of operation, said it has supported the growth of 402 companies. Last year alone, the fund reported a total of $173 million in new commitments going to Québec-based startups, expansion projects, mature companies and business transfers.
3 min read · 19 February 2016
From DFJ and Brooklyn Bridge to iNovia and Index, a summary of recent fundraising activity from around the globe
10 min read · 19 February 2016
Canadian early-stage venture capital firm Brightspark Ventures has unveiled a curated investment platform available exclusively to domestic accredited investors. The investment model, the first of its kind in Canada according to Brightspark, will invest in five to seven technology companies annually. Brightspark is being backed in its initiative by Kensington Venture Fund, a venture fund of funds managed by alternative assets investor Kensington Capital Partners, as well as investors in Brightspark's network. Founded in 1999, Brightspark is led by Managing Partners Mark Skapinker and Sophie Forest.
2 min read · 18 February 2016
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has begun a new funding process for Canadian clean technology development and demonstration projects. Its two venture capital funds, SD Tech Fund and SD Natural Gas Fund, have opened up for applications through to April 13, 2016. SDTC, a foundation funded by the Canadian government, has a portfolio comprised of 285 clean technology projects representing an investment of over $740 million and a market capitalization of over $2 billion.
3 min read · 18 February 2016
