Private Equity
The Post-Venture Capital Index reaches 1042.8 at the end of January 2014, a 25-point drop from the month before
1 min read · 19 February 2014
The Mayfield Fund has closed its second dedicated India fund with the equivalent of $108 million in commitments. The firm makes early-stage investments in India, targeting companies in the infrastructure sector, tech and tech-enabled services and the consumer middle class. Mayfield raised $111 million for its first India fund in 2008. However, Managing Director Navin Chaddha told peHUB that because the rupee has depreciated in value over the years, the rupee-denominated second India fund is actually 25% larger than its predecessor.
3 min read · 19 February 2014
Year starts off with 91 European startups raising capital during January 2014
1 min read · 19 February 2014
Robocoin said on Tuesday that later this month it will install the first automated teller machines in the United States that let users buy and sell bitcoin, the latest step into the mainstream for the digital currency.
2 min read · 18 February 2014
Firm is raising its first China growth fund, while Sequoia Capital India reportedly seeking up to $600 million
1 min read · 18 February 2014
Sequoia Capital has quickly returned to the market with two venture funds focused on growth investments in China and the United States, while Sequoia Capital India is out raising its fourth fund, regulatory filings show.
1 min read · 18 February 2014
State pension fund’s Grove Street Advisors’ portfolio shows strong gains from Avalon, Foundry Group and Flagship
2 min read · 18 February 2014
Online music streaming service Spotify is recruiting a U.S. financial reporting specialist, adding to speculation that the Swedish start-up is preparing for a share listing, which one banker said could value the firm at $8 billion.
2 min read · 18 February 2014
Online music company raised $250 million in November, making it one of the world’s best-capitalized startups
2 min read · 18 February 2014
Chelsea Stoner named general partner, a rare role for a woman in the world of venture capital
1 min read · 18 February 2014
