Managers

iNovia Capital approaches finish line with C$150 mln Fund IV

Montréal-based iNovia Capital, one of Canada’s best known venture firms, is only weeks away from wrapping up its fourth information technology fund, a source with knowledge of the matter told VCJ.

Ask an LP: Emerging managers can bring top-tier returns

A number of readers emailed questions of how to stand out in a crowded fundraising market. LP Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Ventures shares her insider knowledge.

Ask an LP: Emerging managers can bring top-tier returns

Readers get their questions asked in and learn how to win over investors in ‘Ask an LP’

Autodesk unveils $100 mln venture fund

Software developer Autodesk is launching an $100 million investment fund, which is part of an initiative to "accelerate a cloud connected ecosystem in support of the future of making things." According to the company, the fund will focus on emerging companies that are providing services connnected to Autodesk's Forge, a platform for 3-D developers.

Is cyber security investing overheated?

VCs continue to pour millions of dollars into the sector as hacking events spur corporate spending on IT security

Tiger Global raises new $2.5 bln venture fund

Tiger Global has raised a new $2.5 billion venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Year in Review: China attracts almost a quarter of world’s venture capital

China has come a long way as a venture capital center. Just slightly less than a quarter of worldwide VC dollars have targeted companies in the nation over the past two years, a record level.

Editor's letter: From unicorns to Ellen Pao, what ranks as the VC story of the year?

Greycroft raises $200 mln fourth fund

Greycroft Partners has closed a fourth early stage fund at $200 million, the firm announced on its website.

Entrepreneurship goes global

International investing will set a record this year as global entrepreneurship booms from Beijing to Bogota