Managers

Vivo raises $750 mln for 8th fund

Vivo Capital said it raised $750 million for its eighth fund, according to a press release and a filing with the SEC. The firm said in the release Vivo Capital Fund VIII would invest in later stage pharmaceutical and medical device companies in the United States and in expansion stage healthcare companies in China.

FKA raises $200 mln venture fund, kicks off naming contest

FKA has raised a $200 million maiden venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC. The firm is made up of the tech group formerly at Atlas Venture and includes general partners Jeff Fagnan, Jon Karlen, Chris Lynch, and Ryan Moore

Our most effective advocacy tool: The venture capitalist

Diversity, taxes and patents were just a few of the many issues the NVCA board discussed recently with lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill

Growth funds spin off cash--VCJ

UTIMCO’s U.S.-focused growth portfolio sees gains from Ampersand; Austin Ventures holds second spot with its Fund X.

Kleiner Perkins Partner Mary Meeker says firm didn't discriminate--Reuters

Mary Meeker testifies in court that she didn't see gender discrimination at Kleiner Perkins, as the trail brought on by Ellen Pao's lawsuit enters its fourth week, Reuters News reported.

Obvious Ventures collects $77.7 mln for initial fund

According to an SEC filing, San Francisco-based venture firm Obvious Ventures has raised $77.7 million for its debut fund. The firm's co-founders include Ev Williams, a co-founder of Twitter.

Dashboard: February brings a boost to venture fundraising

Value of deals, M&A and IPOs all down in month-over-month totals

Upfront to raise $100 mln opportunity fund

Upfront Ventures is raising a $100 million opportunity fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

As Kleiner Perkins' attorney finishes cross examination, ex-partner Pao keeps cool

The cross examination of Ellen Pao wraps up in her gender discrimination suit against Kleiner Perkins, in which the judge ruled that the firm's bid to discuss her financial motives will not be admissible.

The Hive raises $22 mln for second fund

Palo Alto, California-based The Hive, an incubator, accelerator and early-stage investor, has closed its second fund at $22 million. According to the firm, The Hive II will focus on backing data-driven applications in enterprise, internet of things and online segments.