Private Equity
Siemer Ventures, an early-stage tech investor with offices in Singapore and Southern California, has raised a $45 million third fund and is changing its name to Wavemaker Partners.
2 min read · 16 July 2014
According to an article in the Cincinnati Business Courier, Ohio-based Link-age Ventures has teamed up with investment bank Ziegler to launch a $26 million venture fund focusing on early-stage companies that provide products and services for seniors. Its LPS include 70 nonprofit senior living providers. Scott Collins, CEO of Link-age, told the publication that the fund is seeking to invest "about $500,000 to several million dollars apiece in promising companies."
1 min read · 16 July 2014
According to an article in the Cincinnati Business Courier, Ohio-based Link-age Ventures has teamed up with investment bank Ziegler to launch a $26 million venture fund focusing on early-stage companies that provide products and services for seniors. Its LPS include 70 nonprofit senior living providers. Scott Collins, CEO of Link-age, told the publication that the fund is seeking to invest "about $500,000 to several million dollars apiece in promising companies."
1 min read · 16 July 2014
Wavemaker Pacific, an early-stage investor that focuses on Southeast Asia, has joined the DFJ Global Network. Wavemaker Pacific, which becomes the 15th member of the DFJ Network, invests in mobile, Internet and software companies in the region from its Singapore headquarters. The firm invests from a S$20 million ($16 million) early-stage fund. Wavemaker Pacific’s parent fund, Santa Monica, California-based Wavemaker Partners (formerly known as Siemer Ventures), will remain independent and will continue to make early-stage investments in U.S. companies.
3 min read · 16 July 2014
Wavemaker Pacific, an early-stage investor that focuses on Southeast Asia, has joined the DFJ Global Network. Wavemaker Pacific, which becomes the 15th member of the DFJ Network, invests in mobile, Internet and software companies in the region from its Singapore headquarters. The firm invests from a S$20 million ($16 million) early-stage fund. Wavemaker Pacific’s parent fund, Santa Monica, California-based Wavemaker Partners (formerly known as Siemer Ventures), will remain independent and will continue to make early-stage investments in U.S. companies.
3 min read · 16 July 2014
Wal van Lierop on matchmaking strategies for successful investing
3 min read · 16 July 2014
U.S. venture capital funds raised US$7.39 billion in the second quarter, more than double the amount generated a year ago, as investor demand for startup companies stayed strong, Reuters reported. The number fell short of last quarter's US$9.08 billion, the strongest showing since late 2007, but still marks one of the biggest quarters in recent years, according to the National Venture Capital Association.
1 min read · 15 July 2014
U.S. venture capital funds raised US$7.39 billion in the second quarter, more than double the amount generated a year ago, as investor demand for startup companies stayed strong, Reuters reported. The number fell short of last quarter's US$9.08 billion, the strongest showing since late 2007, but still marks one of the biggest quarters in recent years, according to the National Venture Capital Association.
1 min read · 15 July 2014
Redpoint Ventures and Index Ventures have led a $25 million Series B funding round for Secret, a San Francisco-based anonymous messaging app. Danny Rimer, a partner at Index Ventures, confirmed the news in a blog post.
1 min read · 15 July 2014
London Venture Partners said Tuesday that it has launched its first seed fund focused on European digital game startups. No financial terms were disclosed. The pool's LPs include Nexon, Wargaming and Zynga CEO Don Matrick. According to an LVP source, the fund is planning on making 20 to 25 investments.
5 min read · 15 July 2014
