Managers

Diversity fails to pay off for NYC portfolio--VCJ fund performance report

Aisling is a winner in the NYCERS portfolio, but mid-decade multi-stage strategy lags.

IDG Capital to raise $1 bln fund for China

IDG Capital Partners has set out to raise a $1 billion venture-capital fund for the Chinese market, according to an SEC filing.

Venture up rounds continue at pace not seen in six years

Venture investors remained an upbeat lot in the second quarter with up rounds continuing at a pace not seen in six years, according to data from the law firm Cooley.

VC Roundtable: Healthcare, fintech and infrastructure are critical areas for security innovation

Four VCs discuss trends and opportunities they’re seeing in investing

Deep Dive: Funding into security increases as hacks show no let up

Investing in the general security sector is on an upward trend as recent exits in the space have also taken place

Milner's DST Global raises $1.7 bln toward new fund

DST Global has raised $1.7 billion toward a new fund, according to an SEC filing. It is not clear whether fundraising continues.

Confidence falls to two-year low

The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index fell to a two-year low in the second quarter as concerns over company valuations overwhelmed excitement about the innovation taking place at startups.

Venture capital distributions set 14-year record last year

Venture capital distributions set a 14-year record last year with more money and stock going back to LPs than in any year other than 2000.

Corporate venture on course for biggest year since 2000

Corporate venture investors are backing U.S. startups at a pace that could make this year the most active since 2000, according to a study.

Trident to raise $200 mln security fund, GSR seeks $150 mln 5th fund

Trident Capital has begun raising a $200 million cybersecurity fund, according to a document filed with the SEC. GSR Ventures also is raising a $150 million fifth fund, an SEC filing states.