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Avalon Ventures collects over $103 mln for 11th fund

Avalon Ventures has raised over $103 million for its 11th fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $300 million.

Startup Canada, Dell Canada launch fund for women entrepreneurs

Startup Canada and Dell Canada have partnered in the launch of the Women Entrepreneurship Fund. The fund, the size of which was not disclosed, will invest in projects that encourage and support the development of women-led companies in Canada. Successful fund applicants will be awarded up to $3,000 per project. The Women Entrepreneurship Fund is Startup Canada's fourth fund announced this year.

Sequoia looks east--VCJ cover story

Investing in China and India has soared this year, but a change could be ahead for this high-hustle firm Sequoia Capital.

Summit circles $85 mln from Texas County & District

Firm raising $3 billion growth fund and $600 million venture fund

Ellen Pao won't appeal verdict in gender discrimination trial: Reuters

Ellen Pao, the former venture capitalist who lost a high-profile discrimination case against her former employer earlier this year, said on Thursday that she would not pursue an appeal of the court's decision and pay the firm $276,000 in legal costs.

Wanted: A certain kind of chemistry

Chipmakers focus on molecules over manufacturing as they seek new materials

Intel Capital on course for active 2015 with $465 mln invested so far

Intel Capital is having a particularly active 2015 with investments so far of $465 million and another $150 million of deals expected before year's end, according to a blog post.

Startup Canada unveils Startup Space Fund

Startup Canada has launched the Startup Canada Startup Space Fund, which is intended to give entrepreneurs across Canada access to places to work. The fund, the size of which was not published, will back eligible spaces that are centrally located in the business district of a city or town and include a desk, chair, Internet access, and access to common areas. The fund is supported by TruShield Insurance, Intuit Canada, UPS and TELUS. Based in Ottawa, Startup Canada is an entrepreneurial network that promotes entrepreneurship in Canada.

Data soptlight: Intel Capital on course for active 2015

The organization has done 45 new deals and 49 follow-ons in 22 countries and has invested $465 million so far this year

500 Startups to raise $200 mln fourth fund

Seed investor 500 Startups has set out to raise a $200 million fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The news comes a week after the firm, which runs an accelerator, announced it had raised $85 million for its third fund.